Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc
Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Casselberry, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported animal welfare and conservation organizations, as well as an organization supporting ill children.
Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc gave $102K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state South Carolina. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,215
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,621
- +44.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $16,579
- +129.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (15 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (48% 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 Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Mail an application to Inga Ellzey. It should include the program’s purpose and the amount requested. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. No application deadline or award restrictions are listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Inga Ellzey
Mailing address: 1340 Grove Terrace, Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (407) 678-4609
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Canine Rescue ($49K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 145 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in South Carolina (48%) and Florida (38%), followed by Oregon (10%), Virginia (1%), and Colorado (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 39 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $790; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $87K (2023) to $102K (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Canine Rescue North Augusta, SC | Animal Welfare | $48,500 |
| Cat Tail Corner Inc Deleon Springs, FL | Animal Welfare | $39,000 |
| Rock N Rooms Hillsboro, OR | Supporting Ill Children | $10,000 |
| Vital Ground Foundation Missoula, MT | Animal Welfare | $500 |
| Mara Elephant Project Pueblo, CO | Animal Welfare | $350 |
| Irondog K9 Lnternational McDonough, GA | Animal Welfare | $200 |
| K9 Life Line Rescue Montrose, CO | Animal Welfare | $200 |
| Noah's Lost Ark Merrifield, VA | Animal Welfare | $200 |
| Project K-9 Hero Fredrick, MD | Animal Welfare | $200 |
| White Wolf Sanctuary Tidewater, OR | Animal Conservation and Education | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,579 | $112,950 | $104,301 | $102,215 | 39 | $102,215 | $408 |
| 2023 | $7,223 | $96,000 | $89,165 | $87,014 | 48 | $87,014 | $292 |
| 2022 | $388 | $97,000 | $98,560 | $96,599 | 17 | $96,599 | $422 |
| 2021 | $1,948 | $96,000 | $98,802 | $97,025 | 18 | $97,025 | $651 |
| 2020 | $4,750 | $96,000 | $100,136 | $98,450 | 23 | — | $793 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $408 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for animal welfare and animal conservation, alongside support for ill children. For example, Canine Rescue says its mission is to provide food and housing for unclaimed animals, facilitate adoptions, and raise public awareness. White Wolf Sanctuary describes its work as conservation through education to encourage the preservation of wolves and wildlife. Rock N Rooms received a grant designated for supporting ill children.
Other supported organizations describe work that includes caring for endangered or abused animals, helping retired working dogs, rescuing and rehabilitating horses, and providing a safe haven for unwanted or neglected big cats.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $102,215. Grants ranged from $50 to $48,500, with a median of $100. The largest grants were $48,500 to Canine Rescue in North Augusta, South Carolina, for animal welfare; $39,000 to Cat Tail Corner Inc in DeLeon Springs, Florida, for animal welfare; and $10,000 to Rock N Rooms in Hillsboro, Oregon, for supporting ill children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ingeborg Ellzey, Rob Manjura, and Shari Greene as directors.
Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ingeborg Ellzey
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Manjura
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shari Greene
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
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 Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc
How much does Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc give each year?
Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc gave $102K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $87K across 48 grants.
What is Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $2,621, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc that year got $790 on average.
Where does Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc give grants?
Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc's top state is South Carolina, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (38%) and Oregon (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Merrifield, VA (7 grants), Pueblo, CO (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Welfare" (29 grants).
Who are Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Canine Rescue ($48,500), Cat Tail Corner Inc ($39,000) and Rock N Rooms ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc?
Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc reported $17K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $102K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $408 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for animal welfare and animal conservation, alongside support for ill children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc?
Mail an application to Inga Ellzey. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3790159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/inga-ellzey-chis-foundation-inc-morg_86250496f35546589db323382875458b
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