Henry F Ellis Trust
Henry F Ellis Trust is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $324K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $26K.
Henry F Ellis Trust at a glance
In short: Henry F Ellis Trust gave $25K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $24,831
- +1.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,277
- +1.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $8,277
- Total assets
- $323,936
- -0.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Michigan (67% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Henry F Ellis Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was American Cancer Society Inc ($8K). Together the top 3 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Henry F Ellis Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+17%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $26K (2021). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Inc Hagerstown, MD | General Operating | $8,277 |
| First Baptist Church of Holly Holly, MI | General Support | $8,277 |
| Holly Calvary Church Holly, MI | General Operating | $8,277 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $323,936 | $31,274 | $32,366 | $24,831 | 3 | $26,631 | $26,176 | $29,392 |
| 2025 | $325,049 | $31,254 | $31,082 | $24,480 | 3 | $26,253 | $26,431 | $27,982 |
| 2024 | $325,188 | $-21,377 | $8,633 | $2,478 | 3 | $4,206 | $6,977 | $24,963 |
| 2023 | $355,408 | $17,766 | $28,324 | $21,300 | 3 | $23,017 | $13,429 | $24,939 |
| 2022 | $365,966 | $53,983 | $19,139 | $12,154 | 3 | $13,920 | $49,155 | $27,390 |
| 2021 | $331,410 | $32,575 | $32,326 | $26,337 | 3 | — | $28,452 | $23,652 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry F Ellis Trust reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Henry F Ellis Trust's only listed officer is Huntington National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $6K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $6K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Henry F Ellis Trust
How much does Henry F Ellis Trust give each year?
Henry F Ellis Trust gave $25K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $24K across 3 grants.
What is Henry F Ellis Trust's typical grant size?
Henry F Ellis Trust's median grant in 2026 was $8,277, and its average grant was $8,277, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Henry F Ellis Trust give grants?
Henry F Ellis Trust gives mostly in Michigan: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Holly, MI (2 grants).
Does Henry F Ellis Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Henry F Ellis Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Henry F Ellis Trust?
Henry F Ellis Trust reported $324K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (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 is Henry F Ellis Trust?
Henry F Ellis Trust is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $324K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Henry F Ellis Trust's EIN?
Henry F Ellis Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6496580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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