Ellis Family Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderAnaheim, California · EIN 02-0788743 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $11,000 and $90,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GREG ELLIS |
|---|---|
| Address | 5200 E LA PALMA AVE, ANAHEIM CA 92807 |
| Phone | 7147778600 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTING ORGANIZATIONS MUST MAKE THEIR REQUESTS TO THE FOUNDATION IN WRITING AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, MUST PROVIDE COPIES OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTERS DESIGNATING THEM AS TAX-EXEMPT.EACH REQUEST MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING:THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT, A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT THE ORGANIZATION DOES, WHOM IT SERVES, ITS HISTORY AND MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS.A DESCRIPTION OF THE SPECIFIC PROGRAM OR PROJECT THAT THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION WISHES THE FOUNDATION TO CONSIDER FUNDING, THE AMOUNT OF FUNDING BEING REQUESTED AND THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES.THE SLATE OF THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET WITH COMPARISONS TO THE PREVIOUS BUDGET, AND WITH ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES RECONCILED.A COPY OF THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION'S MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT OR, ALTERNATIVELY, IF NOT REQUIRED TO PREPARE AUDITED STATEMENTS, THE MOST CURRENT INTERNALLY-PREPARED FIN |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side by Side Church | Orange, CA | To establish and maintain a church, to license and ordain ministers of the gospel and to support | $120,000 |
| Save the World Foundation | Johannesburg, SF | Aiding our planet in minimizing the danger of natural disaster | $90,000 |
| Newhope Community Church | Manakau, NZ | Support christian ministry in new zealand | $12,833 |
| Capital City Church | Springfield, VA | Christian church leading people to relationships with god | $11,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($324,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $557,833 | 8 |
| 2024 | $759,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $693,340 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631749349100408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0788743
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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