William V & Betty M Ellis Family Foundation
Historical FunderGloucester, Massachusetts · EIN 30-6038996 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $12,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOAN ELLIS |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 MUSSEL POINT ROAD, GLOUCESTER MA 01930 |
| Phone | 9782834821 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Ann Museum | Gloucester, MA | General | $37,500 |
| The Sawyer Library Foundation | Gloucester, MA | General | $25,000 |
| Addison Gilbert Hospital | Gloucester, MA | General | $22,500 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | Leominster, MA | General | $12,500 |
| Cape Ann YMCA | Gloucester, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Greenbelt | Essex, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Open Door Food Pantry | Gloucester, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Pathways for Children | Gloucester, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Rockport Music | Rockport, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Cape Ann Art Haven | Gloucester, MA | General | $7,500 |
| Manship Artist Residency | Gloucester, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Generous Gardeners | Gloucester, MA | General | $2,500 |
| Hammond Castle Museum | Gloucester, MA | General | $2,500 |
| Maritime Gloucester | Gloucester, MA | General | $2,500 |
| Schooner Adventure | Gloucester, MA | General | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $170,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $145,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641889349100319
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-6038996
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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