Philip Lee & Elizabeth B Ellis Foundation
Historical FunderWhittier, California · EIN 95-4686656 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ELIZABETH B ELLIS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 5429, WHITTIER CA 906075429 |
| Phone | 5627556438 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FROM CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
100% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Support the organizations 501(C)(3) programs | $10,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Support the organizations 501(C)(3) programs | $10,000 |
| SPCA International | New York, NY | Support the organizations 501(C)(3) programs | $10,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute | Washington, DC | Support the organizations 501(C)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | Support the organizations 501(C)(3) programs | $5,000 |
| The Humane Society of the United St | Washington, DC | Support the organizations 501(C)(3) programs | $2,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($20,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $61,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $63,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349102655
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4686656
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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