The Ellis Foundation
Historical FunderEagan, Minnesota · EIN 26-3894940 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOANNE ELLIS |
|---|---|
| Address | 7868 MADRONA DRIVE NE, BAINBRIDGE ISLAND WA 98110 |
| Phone | 5034644908 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE ELLIS FOUNDATION CONCENTRATES ITS GIVING IN THE AREAS OF THE ENVIR |
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 Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ellis Foundation | Seattle, WA | General operating | $61,000 |
| Puget Sound Sage | Seattle, WA | General operating | $25,000 |
| 350 Seattle | Seattle, WA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Kuow Puget Sound Public Radio | Seattle, WA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Farestart | Seattle, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Solid Ground Washington | Seattle, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| YMCA | Washington, DC | General operating | $5,000 |
| Weld Seattle | Seattle, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Washington Community Action Network | Seattle, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Real Change Homeless Empowerment | Seattle, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $151,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $95,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $380,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349102705
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3894940
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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