David W Ellis Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHilton Head, South Carolina · EIN 64-0838134 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$31K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$500
Total assets$712K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $190 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
43% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Memory Matters | Hilton Head, SC | Charitable | $4,600 |
| Deep Well | Hilton Head, SC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | Hilton Head, SC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| University of Chicago Law School | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine | Hilton Head, SC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Heritage Classic Foundation | Hilton Head, SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Mary's College | Notre Dame, IN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Hilton Head, SC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sea Pines Forest Preserve Foundatio | Hilton Head, SC | Charitable | $820 |
| Arts Center of Coastal Carolina | Hilton Head, SC | Charitable | $500 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $400 |
| Coastal Discovery Museum | Hilton Head, SC | Charitable | $250 |
| Harbor View Fun Run | Charleston, SC | Charitable | $213 |
| Hopeful Horizons | Beaufort, SC | Charitable | $200 |
| Micah's Mission | Vicksburg, MS | Charitable | $200 |
| Notre Dame Club of Hilton Head | Notre Dame, IN | Charitable | $190 |
| Play for Pink Spcc | New York, NY | Charitable | $140 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Hilton Head | Hilton Head, SC | Charitable | $100 |
| St Judes | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $100 |
| First Tee of the Low Country | Bluffton, SC | Charitable | $100 |
| Dcfd Emerald Society of Pipes Drum | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,913 | 23 |
| 2024 | $34,773 | 21 |
| 2023 | $35,601 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349102018
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 64-0838134
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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