Henry F Ellis Trust
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.
Henry F Ellis Trust at a glance
In short: Henry F Ellis Trust gave $43K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $42,974
- +4.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,744
- +4.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,744
- Total assets
- $545,424
- -1.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Michigan (78% 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 4 recipients in 2026
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2023) to $45K (2022). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church of Holly Holly, MI | Support of First Baptist | $11,818 |
| Holly Calvary Church Holly, MI | General Operating | $11,818 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Hagerstown, MD | General Operating | $9,669 |
| Holly Township Library Holly, MI | Support of Holly Township | $9,669 |
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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 | $545,424 | $47,447 | $58,208 | $42,974 | 4 | $45,501 | $35,788 | $45,847 |
| 2025 | $556,210 | $54,405 | $54,884 | $41,066 | 4 | $43,558 | $43,010 | $44,150 |
| 2024 | $556,969 | $16,804 | $52,921 | $40,000 | 4 | $42,400 | $10,680 | $41,634 |
| 2023 | $593,430 | $36,707 | $54,119 | $38,672 | 4 | $41,095 | $25,941 | $41,647 |
| 2022 | $610,840 | $112,086 | $60,878 | $45,266 | 4 | $47,850 | $99,928 | $47,106 |
| 2021 | $560,159 | $47,994 | $53,309 | $40,420 | 4 | — | $37,280 | $42,039 |
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.
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
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.
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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