Susan J Ellis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $852K in total assets. In 2025, it made $52K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $31K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$852K
+0.6% YoY
Revenue
$80K
+87.5% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$52K
+18.4% YoY
Expenses
$72K
+9.5% YoY
About Susan J Ellis Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Susan J Ellis Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $852K in total assets. In 2025, it made $52K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $31K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $851,890 | $846,516 | $835,300 |
| Revenue | $80,318 | $42,844 | $103,614 |
| Expenses | $71,596 | $65,396 | $57,789 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $51,839 | $43,765 | $38,237 |
| Net Investment Income | $30,593 | $21,213 | $45,812 |
| Distributable Amount | $41,719 | $40,315 | $39,973 |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
0 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTIN FLOYD | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| BETSY MCFARLAND | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| SARAHJANE REHNBORG PHD CVA | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ERIN REBECCA SPINK MA | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MELISSA HEINLEIN STORTI PHD CAVS | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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