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Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Revenue
$87K
-58.3% YoY
Net Investment Income
$26K
+151.8% YoY
Expenses
$243K
-55.9% YoY
About The Ellen Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Ellen Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in ENCINO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. Net investment income was $26K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $674,209 | $1,078,676 |
| Revenue | $86,838 | $208,314 | $1,336,533 |
| Expenses | $243,427 | $551,836 | $2,895,195 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $26,296 | $10,444 | $6,621 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTIA DE ROSSI | BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ELLEN DEGENERES | BOARD MEMBER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HARLEY NEUMAN | BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CASEY ROGERS | BOARD MEMBER, EXECUTIVE DI | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ellen Fund?
The Ellen Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in ENCINO, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does The Ellen Fund operate?
The Ellen Fund has awarded grants in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Nevada, New York, Texas.
What is The Ellen Fund's EIN?
The Ellen Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4122811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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