Ellie's Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 20-0414455 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$551K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$21.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
87% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $269,324 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | Des Plaines, IL | Charitable purposes | $226,472 |
| Resurrection Lutheran Church | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General operations | $10,000 |
| Nch Healthcare System | Naples, FL | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Emmanuel Lutheran Church | Naples, FL | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $4,000 |
| Grace Place for Children and Families | Naples, FL | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church | Florence, WI | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Florence, WI | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Pine Mountain Music Festival | Houghton, MI | Charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Arcs | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $700 |
| Misericordia Home | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $500 |
| Chicago History Museum | Chicago, IL | Charitable purposes | $310 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $550,806 | 16 |
| 2024 | $483,569 | 15 |
| 2023 | $477,987 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349102233
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0414455
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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