Ellman Family Foundation
The Ellman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It reported 21 grants totaling $265,498 in 2024, supporting organizations with educational, social, medical, humanitarian, and arts-related purposes.
Ellman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Ellman Family Foundation gave $265K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $265,498
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,643
- +9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,471
- -29.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (11 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ellman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1500 Cordova Road Suite 201, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: (954) 566-9115
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ellman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center ($60K). Together the top 10 received $228K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 97 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (60%), Washington, DC (20%), California (11%), New York (8%), and Pennsylvania (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ellman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 21 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 83% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2020) to $271K (2022). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $265K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center Miami, FL | Educational & Social | $60,375 |
| Jinsa Washington, DC | Educational & Social | $52,410 |
| Napa Valley Festival Association Walnut Creek, CA | Educational & Social | $23,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach, FL | Medical Services | $20,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL | Educational | $15,000 |
| University of Miami Frost School of Music Coral Gables, FL | Educational & Social | $14,061 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Ft Lauderdale Ft Lauderdale, FL | Educational & Social | $13,622 |
| Alzheimer's Association Fort Lauderdale, FL | Medical Services | $10,000 |
| Fidf New York, NY | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association Fort Lauderdale, FL | Medical Services | $9,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,471 | $291,500 | $267,942 | $265,498 | 21 | $265,498 | $408 |
| 2023 | $4,913 | $244,822 | $237,618 | $231,247 | 20 | $231,247 | $1,056 |
| 2022 | $12,709 | $145,000 | $272,232 | $270,573 | 21 | $270,573 | $3,144 |
| 2021 | $139,941 | $250,000 | $146,158 | $144,725 | 20 | $144,725 | $1,577 |
| 2020 | $37,585 | $154,400 | $118,534 | $116,987 | 15 | — | $1,157 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ellman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $408 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational and social activities, medical services, humanitarian work, and arts programming.
Among the organizations it supported, the Napa Valley Festival Association says it presents performances and year-round educational programs to enrich the region’s cultural vitality and make the arts accessible. Nova Southeastern University describes its mission as delivering academic programs and fostering academic excellence, leadership, integrity, and scientific, economic, and community contributions. Achieve Miami says it works to expand learning opportunities for students, teachers, and education leaders. Penn Hillel says it focuses on Jewish education, human services, family and economic needs, and support for Israel and Jews at risk elsewhere.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $265,498. Grants ranged from $100 to $60,375, with a median grant of $5,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $60,375 to Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center for educational and social purposes; $52,410 to JINSA for educational and social purposes; $23,000 to Napa Valley Festival Association; $20,000 to Mount Sinai Medical Center for medical services; and $15,000 to Nova Southeastern University for educational purposes. Other grants included $14,061 to the University of Miami Frost School of Music, $13,622 to Chabad Lubavitch of Fort Lauderdale, and $10,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Association and FIDF.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists J Leon Ellman as president; Elaine Ellman, Neil Ellman, and Lance Ellman as vice presidents; and Kevin Sirop as vice president.
Ellman Family Foundation is led by J. Leon Ellman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Leon Ellman
President
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Ellman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Sirop
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Ellman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Ellman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven Kahn (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ellman Family Foundation
How much does Ellman Family Foundation give each year?
Ellman Family Foundation gave $265K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $231K across 20 grants.
What is Ellman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Ellman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,643, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ellman Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Ellman Family Foundation give grants?
Ellman Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (5 grants), Miami, FL (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Ellman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Ellman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational & Social" (10 grants), "Medical Services" (5 grants) and "Humanitarian" (5 grants).
Who are Ellman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Ellman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center ($60,375), Jinsa ($52,410) and Napa Valley Festival Association ($23,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ellman Family Foundation?
Ellman Family Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $265K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $408 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ellman Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational and social activities, medical services, humanitarian work, and arts programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ellman Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ellman Family Foundation's EIN?
Ellman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1675201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ellman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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