The Ellis Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Bloomington, IN EIN: 47-2152415

The Ellis Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Bloomington, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200.

The Ellis Family Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: The Ellis Family Foundation Inc gave $200 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$200
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$200
Median grant
$200
Total assets
$2,125
-8.6% vs 2023
Primary geography
Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

Who The Ellis Family Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Bloomington

How The Ellis Family Foundation Inc gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 175% 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

$0$50$100$150$2000 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024

In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
1 grant to individuals Recipients not named —$200
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2024$2,125$200$2001$200$114
2023$2,325————$115
2022$2,325————$115
2021$2,325————$115
2020$2,325————$115

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ellis Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $114 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Ellis Family Foundation Inc is led by Timothy D. Ellis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Timothy D. Ellis

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Dorothy W. Ellis

    Secretary-Tr

    On filings since 2020

    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 Ellis Family Foundation Inc

How much does The Ellis Family Foundation Inc give each year?

The Ellis Family Foundation Inc gave $200 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is The Ellis Family Foundation Inc?

The Ellis Family Foundation Inc reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does The Ellis Family Foundation Inc operate?

The Ellis Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.

What is The Ellis Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Ellis Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2152415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 16, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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