The Ellington Fund
TO SPONSOR, MAINTAIN, AND FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CURRICULUM PROGRAMS, STUDENT SUPPORT FUNCTIONS, ART AND ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES AND COURSES, PRODUCTIONS, EXHIBITS, CONCERTS, WORKSHOPS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS; AND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE TO GRADUATES OF THE DUKE ELLINGTON SCHOOL IN PURSUIT OF COLLEGE OR PROFESSIONAL CAREERS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.9M
+14.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-14.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.6M
-14.2% YoY
About The Ellington Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Ellington Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $26.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $1.1M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,920,408 | $23,526,515 | $22,261,775 |
| Revenue | $1,563,488 | $3,487,672 | $2,700,179 |
| Expenses | $2,167,456 | $2,402,241 | $1,880,701 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,069,790 | $1,872,657 | $1,250,686 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Duke Ellington School of the Arts ($1,620,851).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DUKE ELLINGTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS WASHINGTON, DC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,620,851 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDI M LOGAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 8 | — |
| LEE JACKSON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 8 | — |
| ROBIN HARRIS | MEMBER UNTIL DEC. 2023 | 1 | — |
| PENNY HOLLIS | MEMBER | 8 | — |
| ARI FITZGERALD | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| BRENDA MORRIS | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| PRISCILLA CLARKE | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW GRAY | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| AMY KAUFFMAN VICE PRESIDENT | UNTIL FEB. 2024, THEN MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANNIE WHATLEY | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JULIA MASSIMINO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STACIE LEE BANKS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHERRI N BLOUNT | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EDWARD L COHEN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE PERSAUD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARCUS R JOHNSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEVEN RABINOWITZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ELIOT BATTLE MD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| FRANCESCA V CRAIG | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SYLVIA DAVIS WHITE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KAHTLEEN BUHLE | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STEPHANIE PHILLIPS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMBER GOLDEN | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ZACH GILLIS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ZACHARY COOPER CAFRITZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE COBB | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| QUINTA JACKSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRANDON TODD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LAURIE MOSKOWITZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Ellington Fund?
As of 2024, The Ellington Fund holds $26.9M in total assets with $1.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.6M in 2024.
Where does The Ellington Fund operate?
The Ellington Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What size grants does The Ellington Fund award?
In 2024, The Ellington Fund awarded 1 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $1.6M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Ellington Fund's EIN?
The Ellington Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1152273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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