Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc
Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bannockburn, Illinois. It gives grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc gave $641K across 123 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state California. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $640,910
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 123
- -10.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,211
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $13,151,148
- +10.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (8 of 123, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (37% 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 Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2801 Lakeside Drive - 3Rd Floor, Bannockburn, IL 60015
Phone: (847) 374-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Huntington Hospital ($100K). Together the top 10 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
669 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 651 grants of 669 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in California (37%), New York (18%), New Mexico (16%), Illinois (10%), and the District of Columbia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 123 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 123 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $577K (2021) to $718K (2022). In 2024 it made 123 grants totaling $641K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington Hospital Huntington, NY | Public Charity | $100,000 |
| University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | Public Charity | $100,000 |
| Kidspace Children's Museum Pasadena, CA | Public Charity | $50,000 |
| Pathway to Kinship Agoura Hills, CA | Public Charity | $50,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation Pasadena, CA | Public Charity | $30,000 |
| Laura Jean Music School Santa Monica, CA | Public Charity | $20,000 |
| Mobile Care Foundation Chicago, IL | Public Charity | $20,000 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church Shorewood, IL | Public Charity | $10,000 |
| Huntington Library & Gardens San Marino, CA | Public Charity | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,151,148 | $2,156,418 | $940,069 | $640,910 | 123 | $640,910 | $1,857,979 | $642,277 |
| 2023 | $11,936,501 | $956,065 | $930,053 | $683,500 | 137 | $683,500 | $709,512 | $652,149 |
| 2022 | $11,911,663 | $520,287 | $1,067,951 | $718,000 | 136 | $718,000 | $520,287 | $698,156 |
| 2021 | $12,460,637 | $1,252,189 | $810,896 | $576,500 | 141 | $576,500 | $1,017,793 | $681,443 |
| 2020 | $12,486,650 | $723,743 | $807,037 | $605,850 | 132 | — | $522,556 | $634,794 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $642K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health care, education, children’s learning, and culture. For example, Mobile Care Foundation describes its work as delivering no-cost medical and preventive care, education, and support to low-income children and families. Kidspace says its mission is to nurture children’s potential through child-directed experiences, while New Roads School describes itself as an independent K–12 school committed to a socially, economically, ethnically, and racially diverse student population.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 123 grants totaling $640,910. Grants ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest were $100,000 each to Huntington Hospital and the University of New Mexico, and $50,000 each to Kidspace Children’s Museum and Pathway to Kinship. Other listed grants included $30,000 to The UCLA Foundation and $20,000 each to Laura Jean Music School and Mobile Care Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gail G Ellis, Brian C Sullivan, and Carrie E Sullivan as directors.
Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian C. Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carrie E. Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gail G. Ellis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc
How much does Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc give each year?
Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc gave $641K across 123 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $684K across 137 grants.
What is Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,211, across 123 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc give grants?
Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and New Mexico (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (13 grants), Los Angeles, CA (11 grants), Pasadena, CA (10 grants) and Chicago, IL (8 grants).
Does Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 123 grants with a stated purpose on Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Charity" (123 grants).
Who are Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Huntington Hospital ($100,000), University of New Mexico ($100,000) and Kidspace Children's Museum ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc?
Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $641K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $642K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health care, education, children’s learning, and culture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4076867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gail G Ellis Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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