Maryellen S Willis Charitable Tr Ua
Historical FunderJacksonville, Florida · EIN 30-6410683 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$356K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARYELLEN S WILLIS CHARITABLE TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | 4495-304 ROOSEVELT BLVD 405, JACKSONVILLE FL 32210 |
| Phone | 9043883826 |
| Form and materials | CHARITABLE PURPOSE, LENGTH OF TIME AND ITEMS COVERED, PAY OUT SCHEDULE OF FUNDS, SPECIAL CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY THE FOUNDATION, NAME AND PHONE NUMBER OF CONTACT PERSON AT THE FOUNDATION, REQUIREMENT OF FINAL REPORTS, CONDITIONS WARRANTING SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION OF FUNDING BY THE FOUNDATION |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Northeast Florida | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $125,000 |
| Downtown Ecumenical Services Council | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Her Song Jacksonville Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $11,000 |
| Community Hospice of Northeast Florida Foundation for Caring Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Friends of James Weldon Johnson Cpms Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Wolfson | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Here Tomorrow | Neptune Beach, FL | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Jacksonville Survivors Foundation | Macclenny, FL | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Science & History of Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Social Ministries Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Sanctuary on 8Th Street | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $10,000 |
| St Johns County Parks Foundation Inc | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Avondale Child's Day Out | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Eye Spy Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Groundwork Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Hearts 4 Minds Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| James Weldon Johnson Middle School | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| K9s United | St Augustine, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| North Florida Land Trust Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Operation New Hope Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| St Johns Riverkeeper | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Women's Center of Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $5,000 |
| Dreams Come True | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Jacksonville Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $3,500 |
| Basca Inc | Orange Park, FL | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Catholic Charities Bureau Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Family Promise of Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $3,000 |
| First Coast No More Homeless Pets Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Fourth and Gold | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Henderson Haven Inc | Orange Park, FL | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Jacksonville Humane Society | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Language Exploration Enrichment | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Mercy Support Services | Middleburg, FL | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Pie in the Sky Community Alliance Inc | St Augustine, FL | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Seeds of Love Outreach Inc | Fleming Island, FL | Operational support | $3,000 |
| The Healing Hearts Project | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $3,000 |
| Cummer Museum | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Kate Amato Foundation | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Operational support | $2,000 |
| North Florida School of Special Education | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Project Chance | Fernandina Beach, FL | Operational support | $2,000 |
| St Mary's Episcopal Church | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $2,000 |
| The Northeast Florida Exchange Club for the Prevention of Child Abuse Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Operational support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $356,000 | 44 |
| 2023 | $347,500 | 42 |
| 2022 | $324,671 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622299349100762
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6410683
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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