Ellman Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 20-0896058 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$243K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$515K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,596.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
54% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Art Museum | Phoenix, AZ | General use | $228,123 |
| Sandra Day O'connor Institute | Phoenix, AZ | General use | $5,000 |
| Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center | Scottsdale, AZ | General use | $3,596 |
| Greater Good Charities | Seattle, WA | General use | $2,046 |
| Surf Rider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | General use | $1,052 |
| Arizona Humane Society | Phoenix, AZ | General use | $1,000 |
| Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) | Salinas, CA | General use | $700 |
| Community Foundation for Monterey County | Monterey, CA | General use | $529 |
| Laguna Beach Firefighters Community Assistace Fund | Laguna Beach, CA | General use | $500 |
| The Neon Museum | Las Vegas, NV | General use | $250 |
| Reid Park Zoo | Tucson, AZ | General use | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $242,896 | 11 |
| 2023 | $57,843 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349100710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0896058
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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