TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AN AZ NONPROFIT CORPORATION, SO LONG AS THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. REMAINS A QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$41.9M
+6.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+9.3% YoY
Grant Count
12
-42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$147K
+91.3% YoY
About Ellis Center for Educational Excellence
Based on IRS filings
Ellis Center for Educational Excellence is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in PHOENIX, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $750K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,948,613 | $39,411,113 | $45,191,415 |
| Revenue | $750,095 | $2,490,704 | $3,936,312 |
| Expenses | $2,552,970 | $2,437,817 | $3,058,746 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $750,095 | $2,490,704 | $3,625,573 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Arizona Community Foundation ($696,300), Education Forward Arizona ($200,000), Tntp Inc ($130,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMPUTER SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION CHICAGO, IL | ARIZONA COMPUTER SCIENCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEEK 2024 | $15,000 |
| ADVOCACY31NINE GILBERT, AZ | ACADEMIC SUCCESS FOR FOSTER YOUTH IN PHOENIX | $50,000 |
| MILLION DOLLAR TEACHER PROJECT PHOENIX, AZ | MILLION DOLLAR TEACHER PROJECT, ACCOUNTABILITY IN ARIZONA EDUCATION | $75,000 |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION TEMPE, AZ | SUPPORT FOR ASU SPARKS SUCCESS EVENT AND FIRST STAR ASU ACADEMY | $80,000 |
| ARIZONA CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN RESOURCES SCOTTSDALE, AZ | "KITABU" - A COMMUNITY BASED LITERACY PROGRAM | $90,000 |
| EDUCATION DESIGN LAB WASHINGTON, DC | SECOND YEAR OF SUPPORT FOR THE GREATER PHOENIX/MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGES GROWTH ENGINE FUND | $100,000 |
| FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - PHOENIX PHOENIX, AZ | FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN - PHOENIX | $100,000 |
| MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS TUCSON, AZ | NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL READINESS COLLABORATIVE | $115,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA FOUNDATION TUCSON, AZ | UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE-PHOENIX PATHWAY SCHOLARS PROGRAM | $115,000 |
| TNTP INC NEW YORK, NY | ARIZONA SOLUTION SUMMIT: EDUCATION TALENT CONVENING | $130,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL E KELLY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| PAUL LUNA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHELLEY COHN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUFUS GLASPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBBIN COULON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RONALD BUTLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GWEN CALHOUN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNA MARA CHVEZ | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE HARRER | SECRETARY & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KYLA QUINTERO | SECRETARY & TREASURER (THRU 12/23) | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellis Center for Educational Excellence?
Ellis Center for Educational Excellence is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in PHOENIX, AZ. It holds $41.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Ellis Center for Educational Excellence?
As of 2024, Ellis Center for Educational Excellence holds $41.9M in total assets with $750K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $1.8M in 2024.
Where does Ellis Center for Educational Excellence operate?
Ellis Center for Educational Excellence has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Illinois, New York, Ohio.
What size grants does Ellis Center for Educational Excellence award?
In 2024, Ellis Center for Educational Excellence awarded 12 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $147K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ellis Center for Educational Excellence's EIN?
Ellis Center for Educational Excellence's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2822602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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