Ellis Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCentre, Alabama · EIN 72-1376448 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$17K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$383K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of Centre | Centre, AL | Support of programs | $8,731 |
| Jacksonville State University | Jacksonville, AL | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Cherokee County Board of Education | Centre, AL | Support of programs | $1,500 |
| Ellisville Volunteer Fire Department | Centre, AL | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Jacksonville City Board of Education | Jacksonville, AL | Support of programs | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,231 | 5 |
| 2024 | $18,524 | 7 |
| 2023 | $28,775 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349101448
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1376448
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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