Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Casselberry, FL EIN: 59-3790159

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.

Key facts about Inga Ellzey Chis Foundation Inc

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.

EIN
59-3790159
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$102,215
Grants made (2024)
39
Average grant
$2,621
Median grant
$100
New grantees (estimate)
38% first-time grantees (15 of 39, 2024)
Total assets
$16,579
Primary geography
South Carolina (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply
Mail an application to Inga Ellzey. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$17K

+129.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$102K

+17.5% YoY

Grant Count

39

-18.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

+44.6% YoY

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.

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.

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.

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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

24states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.

Cities

MerrifieldPuebloWashingtonNorth AugustaOrlandoChicagoAuburnHagerstownHoustonMcdonoughMontroseNew YorkPiersonTylerWallsAtlantaDeleon SpringsFalmouthFredrickLancaster

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K23 grants2020 18 grants2021 17 grants2022 48 grants2023 39 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2023) to $102K (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $102K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Canine Rescue: $49KCanine Rescue$49KCat Tail Corner Inc: $39KCat Tail Corner Inc$39KRock N Rooms: $10KRock N Rooms$10KVital Ground Foundation: $500Vital Ground Foundation$500Mara Elephant Project: $350Mara Elephant Project$350Irondog K9 Lnternational: $200Irondog K9 Lnternational$200K9 Life Line Rescue: $200K9 Life Line Rescue$200Noah's Lost Ark: $200Noah's Lost Ark$200Project K-9 Hero: $200Project K-9 Hero$200White Wolf Sanctuary: $200White Wolf Sanctuary$200

The largest 2024 recipient was Canine Rescue ($49K). Together the top 10 received $99K.

Grant Size Distribution

145 grants across all recorded years

145<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 145 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Canine Rescue North Augusta, SCAnimal Welfare$48,500
Cat Tail Corner Inc Deleon Springs, FLAnimal Welfare$39,000
Rock N Rooms Hillsboro, ORSupporting Ill Children$10,000
Vital Ground Foundation Missoula, MTAnimal Welfare$500
Mara Elephant Project Pueblo, COAnimal Welfare$350
Irondog K9 Lnternational McDonough, GAAnimal Welfare$200
K9 Life Line Rescue Montrose, COAnimal Welfare$200
Noah's Lost Ark Merrifield, VAAnimal Welfare$200
Project K-9 Hero Fredrick, MDAnimal Welfare$200
White Wolf Sanctuary Tidewater, ORAnimal Conservation and Education$200

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grant sum Grant count
2024 $16,579 $112,950 $104,301 $102,215 39
2023 $7,223 $96,000 $89,165 $87,014 48
2022 $388 $97,000 $98,560 $96,599 17
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$50K$100K$150K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$16,579$7,223$388
Revenue$112,950$96,000$97,000
Expenses$104,301$89,165$98,560
Qualifying Distributions$102,215$87,014$96,599
Distributable Amount$408$292$422

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Application contact: Inga Ellzey
Mailing address: 1340 Grove Terrace, Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (407) 678-4609

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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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