The Ellenwood Foundation
The Ellenwood Foundation is a private foundation, based in Waterford, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $175K. Net investment income was $24K.
The Ellenwood Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ellenwood Foundation gave $175K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $175,000
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,333
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,225,509
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (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 The Ellenwood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Modesto Gospel Mission ($100K). Together the top 3 received $175K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 19 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ellenwood Foundation gives
- Giving grew 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 283% 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 $25K (2022) to $175K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Modesto Gospel Mission Modesto, CA | To Provide Refuge, Recovery, and Restoration | $100,000 |
| Youth for Christ Modesto, CA | To Support It Program | $50,000 |
| Modesto Red Shield Modesto, CA | To Support Its Multifaceted Program | $25,000 |
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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 | $1,225,509 | $23,646 | $175,034 | $175,000 | 3 | $175,000 | $23,612 | $61,880 |
| 2023 | $1,376,897 | $28,029 | $100,000 | $100,000 | 3 | $100,000 | $28,029 | $71,456 |
| 2022 | $1,448,868 | $14,806 | $43,326 | $25,000 | 1 | $40,806 | $7,171 | $71,041 |
| 2021 | $1,477,388 | $120,757 | $124,995 | $120,000 | 5 | $122,685 | — | $71,819 |
| 2020 | $1,481,626 | $126,135 | $114,710 | $110,000 | 7 | — | — | $71,503 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ellenwood Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ellenwood Foundation is led by Suzanne O. Foster, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suzanne O. Foster
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Foster
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Britta Foster
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janelle Foster
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Foster
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Foster
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Foster
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George P. Foster
CFO & Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Ellenwood Foundation
How much does The Ellenwood Foundation give each year?
The Ellenwood Foundation gave $175K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 3 grants.
What is The Ellenwood Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ellenwood Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $58,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ellenwood Foundation give grants?
The Ellenwood Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Modesto, CA (3 grants).
Does The Ellenwood Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Ellenwood Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Ellenwood Foundation?
The Ellenwood Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Ellenwood Foundation's EIN?
The Ellenwood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4281333. 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
Live grants for the work The Ellenwood 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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