Paul & Helen Ellis Charitable Trust Trubee Wealth Advisors
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 83-6584353 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$415K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $17,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PAUL AND HELEN ELLIS CHARITABLE TR |
|---|---|
| Address | WWWELLISTRUSTWNYORG, BUFFALO NY 14203 |
| INFO@ELLISTRUSTWNY.ORG | |
| Form and materials | ONLINE SUBMISSION FORM ON WEBSITE ATTACH MOST RECENT 990 AND FEDERAL 501(C)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER |
| Deadlines | THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS ANNUALLY MAY 31. |
| Restrictions | TAX EXEMPT ORGANZATIONS IN ERIE COUNTY AND NIAGARA COUNTY NY FOR COMMUNITY, EDUCATION AND HEALTH RELATED SERVICES. |
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 New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice Buffalo | Cheektowaga, NY | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hosptal Foundation | Kenmore, NY | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Grassroots Gardens of Wny | Buffalo, NY | Support for program | $25,000 |
| Providence Farm Collective | Orchard Park, NY | Various projects | $25,000 |
| West Side Community Services | Buffalo, NY | Support for social services program | $25,000 |
| International Institute of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Support for social services program | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts Avenue Project | Buffalo, NY | Various projects | $20,000 |
| 5 Loaves Farm | Buffalo, NY | General operating | $20,000 |
| Karen Society of Buffalo Inc | Buffalo, NY | General operating | $20,000 |
| Buffalo Maritime Center | Buffalo, NY | Various projects | $17,500 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Corporation | Buffalo, NY | Medical research | $15,000 |
| Feedmore Wny | Buffalo, NY | Support for social services program | $15,000 |
| Foundation for Jewish Philanthropie | Getzville, NY | Charitable fund donation | $14,300 |
| Veterans One-Stop Center of Wny | Buffalo, NY | Helping veterans in wny | $12,500 |
| Brralliance | Buffalo, NY | Various projects | $11,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Northtowns | Buffalo, NY | Afterschool program support | $10,000 |
| Seneca Street Cdc | Buffalo, NY | Variousl programs | $10,000 |
| Teacher's Desk | Buffalo, NY | Program expansion | $10,000 |
| Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity | Niagara Falls, NY | Helping families of wny | $10,000 |
| Be-A-Friend Program | Buffalo, NY | Support for program | $10,000 |
| City Swim Project | Buffalo, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| Leveling the Playing Field Wny | Buffalo, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| Buffalo Prep | Buffalo, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| Family Help Center | Buffalo, NY | Helping families of wny | $5,000 |
| East Aurora Chamber Music Festival | East Aurora, NY | Music program | $5,000 |
| Bristol Village Inc | Clarence Center, NY | Support for assisted living facility | $5,000 |
| United Church Home | West Seneca, NY | Various projects | $5,000 |
| Mercy Flight | Buffalo, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
| Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flights | Clarence, NY | General operating | $2,500 |
| Grand Island Catholic Club | Grand Island, NY | General operating | $2,500 |
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | Buffalo, NY | General operating | $2,500 |
| Community Rehab Project | Vernon, NY | General operating | $2,000 |
| Canisius University | Buffalo, NY | General operating | $1,500 |
| Rural Outreach Center | East Aurora, NY | General operating | $1,000 |
| Stitch Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | General operating | $1,000 |
| The Tool Library | Buffalo, NY | General operating | $1,000 |
| A Purr-Fect Fit Animal Rescue | Williamsville, NY | Support for animal rescue program | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $415,300 | 37 |
| 2024 | $375,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $322,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621389349101157
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-6584353
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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