How to apply
Ellison-foundation.org Contact: Bob Hurlbut, 400 112th Ave Ne Ste 230, Bellevue, Wa, 4254604380 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 103 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary's PlaceSeattle, WA | Homeless needs | $252K |
| Overlake Medical Center FoundationBellevue, WA | Healthcare | $200K |
| University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WA | Education-brotherhood initiative | $200K |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer ResearchSeattle, WA | Cancer research | $150K |
| Brothers for LifeSeattle, WA | Human services | $100K |
| Seattle Children's FoundationSeattle, WA | Homelessness prevention | $100K |
| United Way of King CountySeattle, WA | Safety net fund | $100K |
| Vine Maple PlaceMaple Valley, WA | Homelessness | $100K |
| Sun Valley Tour de ForceKetchum, ID | Hunger | $100K |
| Camp KoreyMount Vernon, WA | Youth services | $50K |
| KidvantageIssaquah, WA | Human services | $50K |
| Northwest Education AccessSeattle, WA | Education | $50K |
| Salvation ArmySeattle, WA | Basic daily needs | $50K |
| Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA | Education / gym construction | $50K |
| Vision HouseRenton, WA | Homelessness | $50K |
| Arch Community HousingKetchum, ID | Housing | $50K |
| Family FIRST Community Ctr FdtnRenton, WA | Social services | $37K |
| Seattle AcademySeattle, WA | Education | $30K |
| Westside BabySeattle, WA | Youth needs | $30K |
| Rainier ScholarsSeattle, WA | Education | $30K |
| Bellevue LifespringBellevue, WA | Human services | $27K |
| Dawson PlaceEverett, WA | Child advocacy | $25K |
| KinderingBellevue, WA | Healthcare | $25K |
| Lemay Car MuseumTacoma, WA | General operations | $25K |
| Literacy SourceSeattle, WA | Education | $25K |
| Recovery CafeSeattle, WA | Counseling programs | $25K |
| Rwanda Girls InitiativeMedina, WA | Youth services | $25K |
| Seattle AquariumSeattle, WA | School and public programs | $25K |
| Teach for AmericaNew York, NY | Education | $25K |
| Ridgefield School DistrictRidgefield, WA | Education | $20K |
| Dog GoneBothell, WA | Vet care | $20K |
| Lahai HealthLynnwood, WA | Healthcare | $20K |
| Little Bit Therapeutic RidingRedmond, WA | Human services | $20K |
| Elizabeth Gregory HomeSeattle, WA | Human services | $16K |
| Businesses Ending Slavery & TraffickingSeattle, WA | Sjc support | $15K |
| Degrees of ChangeTacoma, WA | Seed internships | $15K |
| Eastside Legal Assistance ProgramBellevue, WA | Legal services | $15K |
| Family Law CASATukwila, WA | Provide advocates for children | $15K |
| Girls IncPortland, OR | Girls advocacy | $15K |
| Living Well KentKent, WA | Health & wellness | $15K |
| Rainier AthletesBellevue, WA | Education, youth services | $15K |
| Reading PartnersSeattle, WA | Education | $15K |
| Summer SearchTukwila, WA | Education | $15K |
| YWCASeattle, WA | Passage point operations | $15K |
| The Argyros Performing Arts CtrKetchum, ID | Performing arts | $15K |
| Art CorpsSeattle, WA | Arts education | $10K |
| Bastyr UniversityKenmore, WA | Natural health education | $10K |
| Blaine County Charitable FundHailey, ID | Greatest need | $10K |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of King CountySeattle, WA | Youth services | $10K |
| Cocoon HouseEverett, WA | Homelessness | $10K |
| Family PromiseSpokane, WA | Homelessness | $10K |
| Far WiseHailey, WA | Youth education | $10K |
| Innovations HtcLacey, WA | Human trafficking | $10K |
| Migrant JusticeBurlington, VT | Human rights | $10K |
| Piston FoundationGreenwich, CT | Education | $10K |
| RestSeattle, WA | Human services | $10K |
| Scarlet RoadBremerton, WA | Human services | $10K |
| Wood River Community YMCAKetchum, ID | Youth services | $10K |
| Elephant Havens Wildlife FoundationDallas, TX | Preservation of elephants | $10K |
| Make-A-Wish FoundationSeattle, WA | Child services | $10K |
By state: Washington 82 · Idaho 9 · New York 2 · Vermont 2 · Oregon 1 · California 2
About this foundation
Ellison Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bellevue, Washington, administered in care of Thomas Ellison, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ellison Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Ellison-foundation.org Deadlines: N/A.
How much does Ellison Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $2.6M across 103 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Ellison Foundation give?
Washington (82 grants), Idaho (9 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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