Henry F Ellis Trust

Private foundation · Grantmaker Columbus, OH EIN: 38-6496579

Henry F Ellis Trust is a private foundation, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $545K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $36K.

Key facts about Henry F Ellis Trust

In short: Henry F Ellis Trust gave $43K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
38-6496579
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$42,974
Grants made (2026)
4
Average grant
$10,744
Median grant
$10,744
Total assets
$545,424
Primary geography
Michigan (78% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$545K

-1.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$43K

+4.6% YoY

Grant Count

4

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+4.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry F Ellis Trust reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Henry F Ellis Trust gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+11%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 99% 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

HollyOklahoma CityHagerstown

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K4 grants2021 4 grants2022 4 grants2023 4 grants2024 4 grants2025 4 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2023) to $45K (2022). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $43K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2026

First Baptist Church of Holly: $12KFirst Baptist Church of Holly$12KHolly Calvary Church: $12KHolly Calvary Church$12KAmerican Cancer Society Inc: $10KAmerican Cancer Society Inc$10KHolly Township Library: $10KHolly Township Library$10K

The largest 2026 recipient was First Baptist Church of Holly ($12K). Together the top 4 received $43K.

Grant Size Distribution

20 grants across all recorded years

20<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
First Baptist Church of Holly Holly, MISupport of First Baptist$11,818
Holly Calvary Church Holly, MIGeneral Operating$11,818
American Cancer Society Inc Hagerstown, MDGeneral Operating$9,669
Holly Township Library Holly, MISupport of Holly Township$9,669

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$545,424$556,210$556,969
Revenue$47,447$54,405$16,804
Expenses$58,208$54,884$52,921
Qualifying Distributions$45,501$43,558$42,400
Net Investment Income$35,788$43,010$10,680
Distributable Amount$45,847$44,150$41,634

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 8, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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

    $12K (2021) → $13K (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

Huntington National Bank — Trustee: $13KHuntington National BankTrustee$13K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $13K, 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 $43K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $41K across 4 grants.

What is Henry F Ellis Trust's typical grant size?

Henry F Ellis Trust's median grant in 2026 was $10,744, and its average grant was $10,744, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Henry F Ellis Trust give grants?

Henry F Ellis Trust gives mostly in Michigan: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Holly, MI (3 grants).

Does Henry F Ellis Trust give general operating support?

Yes: 50% of Henry F Ellis Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) 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 $545K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (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's EIN?

Henry F Ellis Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6496579. 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.

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