Ellard Family Foundation
Ellard Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Addison, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 33 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $43K.
Ellard Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ellard Family Foundation gave $84K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,000
- +30.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +560.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,545
- -80.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,751,352
- +32.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Ellard Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Winona Christian Group ($20K). Together the top 5 received $39K.
Organizations only. It also paid 28 individual scholarships ($45,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 43 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ellard Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2021) to $85K (2022). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winona Christian Group Winona, MS | Donation | $20,000 |
| Winona Animal Advocacy Group Winona, MS | Donation | $7,075 |
| St Pete Fools Charities Inc St Petersburg, FL | Donation | $5,000 |
| Other Various Contributions Addison, TX | Donation | $4,425 |
| Northeast Community College Booneville, MS | Donation | $2,000 |
| 28 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $45,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,751,352 | $496,778 | $101,617 | $84,000 | 33 | $84,000 | $42,793 |
| 2023 | $1,322,795 | $20,955 | $71,639 | $64,500 | 5 | $64,500 | $27,336 |
| 2022 | $1,340,416 | $24,352 | $88,144 | $85,000 | 1 | $85,000 | $24,352 |
| 2021 | $1,483,388 | $1,511,974 | $53,586 | $52,000 | 4 | $52,000 | $11,974 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ellard Family Foundation is led by Betty Jo Ellard, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Betty Jo Ellard
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James T. Langham Jr.
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John D. Furst
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ellard Family Foundation
How much does Ellard Family Foundation give each year?
Ellard Family Foundation gave $84K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 5 grants.
What is Ellard Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ellard Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,545, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ellard Family Foundation give grants?
Ellard Family Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (6%) and Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Winona, MS (2 grants).
Does Ellard Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Ellard Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (28 grants) and "Donation" (5 grants).
Who are Ellard Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ellard Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Winona Christian Group ($20,000), Winona Animal Advocacy Group ($7,075) and St Pete Fools Charities Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 28 individual scholarships ($45,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ellard Family Foundation?
Ellard Family Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $497K.
What is Ellard Family Foundation's EIN?
Ellard Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2084329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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