Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBannockburn, Illinois · EIN 36-4076867 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$641K
Organizations funded123
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$14M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
86% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Hospital | Huntington, NY | Public charity | $100,000 |
| University of New Mexico | Albuquerque, NM | Public charity | $100,000 |
| Kidspace Children's Museum | Pasadena, CA | Public charity | $50,000 |
| Pathway to Kinship | Agoura Hills, CA | Public charity | $50,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Public charity | $30,000 |
| Laura Jean Music School | Santa Monica, CA | Public charity | $20,000 |
| Mobile Care Foundation | Chicago, IL | Public charity | $20,000 |
| Feeding America | Washington, DC | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | Shorewood, IL | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Huntington Library & Gardens | San Marino, CA | Public charity | $10,000 |
| New Roads School | Santa Monica, CA | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Saint Matthews Parish School | Glendale Heights, IL | Public charity | $10,000 |
| St Judes Children Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Huntington Library Society of Fellows | San Marino, CA | Public charity | $6,000 |
| Autism Speaks | New York, NY | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Bravo Vail | Vail, CO | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Brentwood School | Los Angeles, CA | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Pasadena | Sierra Madre, CA | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Cedars Sinai | Los Angeles, CA | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Institute for Shipboard Education | Fort Collins, CO | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Magical Strings of Youth | Buffalo Grove, IL | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Public charity | $5,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Uset Foundation | Gladstone, NJ | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Vail Health Foundation | Vail, CO | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Vail Valley Medical Center Foundation | Edwards, CO | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Vista Del Mar | Los Angeles, CA | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Natural History Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Public charity | $3,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Skokie, IL | Public charity | $3,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Public charity | $3,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Public charity | $3,000 |
| San Diego Wildlife Alliance | San Diego, CA | Public charity | $3,000 |
| Soles4souls | Old Hickory, TN | Public charity | $3,000 |
| St Vincent Meals on Wheels | Los Angeles, CA | Public charity | $3,000 |
| United States Olympic Committee | Colorado Springs, CO | Public charity | $3,000 |
| Uso | Washington, DC | Public charity | $3,000 |
| Amnesty International | New York, NY | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Art Center College of Design | Pasadena, CA | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Autry Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of America | Atlanta, GA | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | Elgin, IL | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Junior League of Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Make-A-Wish | Chicago, IL | Public charity | $2,000 |
| March of Dimes | Chicago, IL | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Parkinson Research Foundation | Washington, DC | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Rohnert Park, CA | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Society of the Sacred Heart | St Louis, MO | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Steadman Phiippon Research Institute | Vail, CO | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Susan G Komen | Chicago, IL | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Thrive Rescue | Tustin, CA | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Ushja Foundation | Lexington, KY | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Public charity | $2,000 |
| Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts | South Pasadena, CA | Public charity | $1,160 |
Showing the 60 largest of 123 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $640,910 | 123 |
| 2023 | $683,500 | 137 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349101215
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4076867
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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