The Jim and Billie Ellis Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 58-2500810 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $100,000.
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
13% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellspring Living | Atlanta, GA | General | $300,000 |
| My Brother's Keeper | Doraville, GA | General | $225,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | Atlanta, GA | General | $150,000 |
| Ga Fire Fighters | Atlanta, GA | General | $127,000 |
| Eagle Ranch | Florery Branch, GA | General | $125,000 |
| Emory University School of Medicine | Atlanta, GA | General | $100,000 |
| North Gwinnett Co-Op | Buford, GA | Generalgeneral | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army | Norcross, GA | General | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Ministries | Boone, NC | General | $100,000 |
| Home Repairs Ministries | Duluth, GA | General | $75,000 |
| Pantry at Hamilton Mill | Dacula, GA | General | $58,500 |
| Community Friendship Inc | Atlanta, GA | General | $50,000 |
| Good Samaritan | Atlanta, GA | General | $50,000 |
| Families 4 Families | Loganville, GA | General | $50,000 |
| Gmc Foundation | Milledgeville, GA | General | $50,000 |
| Rainbow Village | Duluth, GA | General | $50,000 |
| Lift Up Atlanta | Hampton, GA | General | $40,000 |
| American Carribean Experience | Atlanta, GA | General | $25,000 |
| Alliance for Christian Media | Atlanta, GA | General | $20,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic | Charlotte, NC | General | $20,000 |
| Turner Foundation for Community Advocacy | Cumming, GA | General | $20,000 |
| Smasherson Inc | Roswell, GA | Generalgeneral | $15,000 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship | Warrenton, MO | General | $10,000 |
| Happy Feat Organization | Suwanee, GA | General | $6,500 |
| Buckhead Christian Ministry | Atlanta, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Campus Crusade | Orlando, FL | Generalgeneral | $5,000 |
| Hosea Feed the Hungry | Atlanta, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Kwm World Outreach | Dawsonville, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Opportunity Knocks for Youth | Marietta, GA | General | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,892,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $1,112,400 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523109349100832
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2500810
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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