Marie H Ellis Foundation
Marie H Ellis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Columbus, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $400.
Marie H Ellis Foundation at a glance
In short: Marie H Ellis Foundation gave $400 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $400), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $400
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $4,795
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (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 Marie H Ellis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Marie H Ellis Foundation gives
- Giving fell 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 245% 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300 (2020) to $7K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $400.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Indigent Individuals Columbus, MS | Assistance with Day-to-Day Expenses | $400 |
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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 | $4,795 | — | $573 | $400 | 1 | $400 | $163 |
| 2023 | $5,368 | — | $1,851 | — | — | — | $335 |
| 2022 | $8,219 | $3,500 | $1,466 | $1,437 | 1 | $1,437 | $355 |
| 2021 | $6,185 | $9,000 | $8,892 | $7,342 | 1 | $7,342 | $399 |
| 2020 | $6,077 | $1,500 | $1,123 | $300 | 1 | — | $248 |
| 2018 | $8,520 | $785 | $1,410 | $600 | 1 | — | $435 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marie H Ellis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $163 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Marie H Ellis Foundation is led by Jacob Skiwski, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jacob Skiwski
President
On filings since 2018
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina S. McDow
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Marie H Ellis Foundation
How much does Marie H Ellis Foundation give each year?
Marie H Ellis Foundation gave $400 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Marie H Ellis Foundation?
Marie H Ellis Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $400 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Marie H Ellis Foundation operate?
Marie H Ellis Foundation has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is Marie H Ellis Foundation's EIN?
Marie H Ellis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1938555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Marie H Ellis Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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