G Ellis Charitable Foundation
G Ellis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Adamstown, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $152K. Net investment income was $3K.
G Ellis Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: G Ellis Charitable Foundation gave $152K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,800
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $30,360
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,109,927
- Primary geography
- Florida (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who G Ellis Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Florida College ($75K). Together the top 5 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 18 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How G Ellis Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $152K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida College Temple Terrace, FL | General Use | $75,000 |
| Edgehill Recovery Center Winchester, VA | General Use | $32,000 |
| Living Water Shower Ministry Frederick, MD | General Use | $20,000 |
| Frederick Church of Christ Frederick, MD | General Use | $20,000 |
| Sol Center Inc Frederick, MD | General Use | $4,800 |
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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 | $2,109,927 | $117,906 | $245,931 | $151,800 | 5 | $151,800 | $2,768 | $138,230 |
| 2023 | $2,290,959 | $98,817 | $208,515 | $123,500 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $2,337,861 | $98,123 | $203,617 | $132,000 | 4 | $132,000 | $28,052 | — |
| 2021 | $2,628,807 | $281,881 | $203,812 | $133,000 | 4 | — | $13,918 | $132,350 |
| 2020 | $2,550,738 | $82,664 | $115,017 | $10,000 | 1 | — | — | $126,316 |
| 2019 | $2,583,271 | $81,569 | $216,592 | $128,000 | 5 | — | — | $130,648 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, G Ellis Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
G Ellis Charitable Foundation is led by Stephen L. Barrett, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen L. Barrett
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$3K (2019) → $7K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Paxton Lee LLC (2023) — Trustee
- Former: David L Chance (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Stephen L Barrett (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about G Ellis Charitable Foundation
How much does G Ellis Charitable Foundation give each year?
G Ellis Charitable Foundation gave $152K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is G Ellis Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
G Ellis Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $30,360, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does G Ellis Charitable Foundation give grants?
G Ellis Charitable Foundation's top state is Florida, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (30%) and Virginia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Frederick, MD (3 grants).
Does G Ellis Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of G Ellis Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are G Ellis Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
G Ellis Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Florida College ($75,000), Edgehill Recovery Center ($32,000) and Living Water Shower Ministry ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is G Ellis Charitable Foundation?
G Ellis Charitable Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is G Ellis Charitable Foundation's EIN?
G Ellis Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1599100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
Live grants for the work G Ellis Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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