John and Jane Ellsworth
John and Jane Ellsworth is a private foundation, based in Sheldon, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $47K.
John and Jane Ellsworth at a glance
In short: John and Jane Ellsworth gave $92K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,000
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,000
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,646,695
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John and Jane Ellsworth funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was D2 Center Inc ($32K). Together the top 4 received $92K.
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 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John and Jane Ellsworth gives
- Giving grew 268% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $92K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| D2 Center Inc Omaha, NE | Undesignated | $32,000 |
| Crane Trust Wood River, NE | Undesignated | $30,000 |
| Access Period Omaha, NE | Undesignated | $20,000 |
| Fontenelle Forest Bellevue, NE | Undesignated | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,646,695 | $59,714 | $131,437 | $92,000 | 4 | $92,000 | $46,628 | $91,570 |
| 2023 | $1,713,418 | $297,558 | $106,518 | $75,000 | 3 | $75,000 | $37,094 | $79,758 |
| 2022 | $1,538,878 | $388,666 | $116,187 | $85,000 | 4 | $85,000 | $27,013 | $73,151 |
| 2021 | $1,230,899 | $759,047 | $49,545 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $48,491 | $60,329 |
| 2020 | $495,397 | $6,813 | $23,817 | $15,000 | 3 | — | $5,668 | $24,729 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Jane Ellsworth reported a distributable amount of $92K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Jane Ellsworth's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles G. Ellsworth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $3K (2024)
John P. Ellsworth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $3K (2024)
Warren East
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$500 (2020) → $3K (2024)
Caitlin Ellsworth
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2024)
Gudrun Ellswroth
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2024)
Jane P. Ellsworth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to John P Ellsworth (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John and Jane Ellsworth
How much does John and Jane Ellsworth give each year?
John and Jane Ellsworth gave $92K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $75K across 3 grants.
What is John and Jane Ellsworth's typical grant size?
John and Jane Ellsworth's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Jane Ellsworth give grants?
John and Jane Ellsworth gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (2 grants).
Does John and Jane Ellsworth give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on John and Jane Ellsworth's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Undesignated" (4 grants).
How large is John and Jane Ellsworth?
John and Jane Ellsworth reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John and Jane Ellsworth's EIN?
John and Jane Ellsworth's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6688610. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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