Ellsworth Foundation
The Ellsworth Foundation is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. Its 2025 filing reports $491,400 in grants to 30 organizations, and states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Ellsworth Foundation at a glance
In short: Ellsworth Foundation gave $491K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $491,400
- +28.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +87.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,380
- -31.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,363,200
- +31.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alaska (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ellsworth Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1600 A Street Suite 304, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 250-0907
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ellsworth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Anchorage International Film Festival ($100K). Together the top 10 received $402K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 54 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Alaska (70%), California (14%), Iowa (13%), and Maine (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ellsworth Foundation gives
- 19% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 611% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2023) to $491K (2025). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $491K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage International Film Festival Anchorage, AK | General Support of Event | $100,000 |
| BABY2BABY Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Providence Alaska Foundation Anchorage, AK | Children's Hospital Support | $50,000 |
| American Heart Assocation Boone, IA | General Support | $35,000 |
| American Heart Assocation Boone, IA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Alaska Rush Soccer Club Anchorage, AK | General Support | $25,000 |
| Alaska Jewish Campus Anchorage, AK | General Support | $25,000 |
| Covenant House Anchorage, AK | General Support | $25,000 |
| Camp Fire Alaska Anchorage, AK | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Alyeska Ski Club Girdwood, AK | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,363,200 | $1,076,804 | $515,756 | $491,400 | 30 | $499,733 | $54,230 | $81,821 |
| 2024 | $1,802,152 | $1,305,576 | $404,548 | $382,800 | 16 | $388,444 | $77,017 | $89,974 |
| 2023 | $901,124 | $46,358 | $145,234 | $130,450 | 8 | $136,013 | $37,137 | $47,087 |
| 2022 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $461 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ellsworth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes children’s basic needs, hospital support, youth development, skiing and hockey programs, animal care, and opera. For example, Baby2Baby says it provides children in need with diapers, formula, clothing, and other necessities; Camp Fire Alaska says it helps youth realize their potential; and Anchorage Opera says it presents opera and related events to encourage public collaboration and community engagement in Alaska.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $491,400. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to Anchorage International Film Festival for general support of an event; $50,000 to Baby2Baby for general support; $50,000 to Providence Alaska Foundation for children’s hospital support; and two grants to American Heart Association, for $35,000 and $30,000, each for general support. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Alaska Rush Soccer Club, Alaska Jewish Campus, and Covenant House for general support, and $25,000 to Camp Fire Alaska for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kari Ellsworth as president, John Ellsworth Jr as director, Tracy Morris as treasurer, and Linda Bustamante as secretary.
Ellsworth Foundation is led by Kari Ellsworth, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kari Ellsworth
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Ellsworth Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Morris
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Bustamante
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Ellsworth Foundation
How much does Ellsworth Foundation give each year?
Ellsworth Foundation gave $491K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $383K across 16 grants.
What is Ellsworth Foundation's typical grant size?
Ellsworth Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,380, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ellsworth Foundation give grants?
Ellsworth Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and Iowa (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (21 grants), Boone, IA (2 grants) and Girdwood, AK (2 grants).
Does Ellsworth Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Ellsworth Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ellsworth Foundation's largest grantees?
Ellsworth Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Anchorage International Film Festival ($100,000), American Heart Assocation ($65,000 across 2 grants) and BABY2BABY ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ellsworth Foundation?
Ellsworth Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $500K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ellsworth Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes children’s basic needs, hospital support, youth development, skiing and hockey programs, animal care, and opera. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ellsworth Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Ellsworth Foundation's EIN?
Ellsworth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0678247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Ellsworth 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Ellsworth Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ellsworth-foundation-morg_ab07f1fef1144746bbfb14623f1b95cc
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