The John G B Jr and Jane R Ellison Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyGreensboro, North Carolina · EIN 56-1981120 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$12M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $14,000.
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
25% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncch Foundation Faculty Excellence Fund | Chapel Hill, NC | To support quality higher education | $1,000,000 |
| United Way of Greater Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | To help lift people out of poverty | $14,000 |
| Higher Education Works | Raleigh, NC | To support quality and affordable higher education | $3,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d - Jdrf Nc | Hagerstown, MD | To support research for a cure for juvenile diabetes | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,019,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $63,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349103513
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1981120
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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