The Ellison Foundation Mutl Fd & Lp -Xx-
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-6050704 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.6M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$168,988
Total assets$90.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $414,928.
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | Farmingham, MA | Program support | $792,000 |
| Tufts University School of Medicine | Boston, MA | Program support | $675,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Program support | $650,000 |
| Beth Israel Lahey Health Inc | Boston, MA | Program support | $507,272 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | Boston, MA | Program support | $414,928 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Med School | Worcester, MA | Program support | $350,468 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital Trust | Boston, MA | Program support | $250,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Program support | $170,000 |
| Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary | Boston, MA | Program support | $168,988 |
| Crossroads for Kids | Duxbury, MA | Program support | $100,000 |
| Duxbury Bay Maritime School | Duxbury, MA | Program support | $100,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | Boston, MA | Program support | $100,000 |
| Rosie's Place | Boston, MA | Program support | $100,000 |
| South Shore Conservatory | Hingham, MA | Program support | $100,000 |
| West Boylston Jrsr High School | West Boylston, MA | Program support | $100,000 |
| Uss Constitution Museum | Charlestown, MA | Program support | $50,000 |
| Duxbury Beach Reservation Inc | Duxbury, MA | Program support | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,648,656 | 17 |
| 2023 | $2,430,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503109349101345
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-6050704
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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