The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX
The Ellison Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its mission is to support nonprofit organizations that create sustainable benefits for the people they serve, with stated interests in medical research, education, and organizations addressing the needs of vulnerable families.
Key facts about The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX
In short: The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX gave $4.6M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $273K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 04-6050704
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,648,656
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- Average grant
- $273,450
- Median grant
- $168,988
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $90,369,091
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- For the foundation’s general charitable giving, its 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The general inquiries page states there are no deadlines for proposals.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$90.4M
+7.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.6M
+91.3% YoY
Grant Count
17
-5.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$273K
+102.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX reported a distributable amount of $4.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it invests in innovative medical research, educational initiatives that affect lifelong achievement, and organizations addressing the needs of vulnerable local families. Its vision emphasizes improving lives, with a specific focus on women and children.
The 2024 grants show support for Massachusetts organizations whose work includes cancer research and care, as well as youth programming, homelessness services, maritime education, and preservation. For example, Pine Street Inn says its mission is to end homelessness through outreach, emergency services, supportive housing, job training, and employment connections. Crossroads for Kids describes serving youth from low-income communities through outdoor learning, social-emotional development, college and career exploration, and relationship building. Duxbury Bay Maritime School says it connects people of all ages and abilities to the bay through educational and recreational programs.
The foundation also operates Ellison Education Grants for Washington State K–12 public-school educators. The program supports academic enrichment projects and collaborative professional learning.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $4,648,656. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $792,000, with a median grant of $168,988. The largest awards included $792,000 to the American Cancer Society, $675,000 to Tufts University School of Medicine, $650,000 to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, $507,272 to Beth Israel Lahey Health Inc., and $414,928 to Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Each was listed for program support. Other listed recipients included University of Massachusetts Chan ($350,468), Boston Children’s Hospital Trust ($250,000), Massachusetts General Hospital ($170,000), Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary ($168,988), Crossroads for Kids ($100,000), Duxbury Bay Maritime School ($100,000), and Pine Street Inn ($100,000).
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its general inquiries page nevertheless invites eligible 501(c)(3) organizations to email a one-page proposal with their organization’s name and contact information, a brief overview of its work, and the requested amount and proposed use. That page says proposals are reviewed throughout the year and gives no deadline. For organizations with 501(c)(3) status that have operated for less than 18 months, it requests additional information about start date, annual budget, the share of the budget from private gifts, and board size.
The separate Ellison Education Grants program is for individual or teams of teachers for Academic Enrichment grants, and teams of teachers for Professional Learning grants. Grants are $1,000–$10,000, with checks made payable to the school or school district. Applicants must meet the program’s Washington State educator and school eligibility requirements, including administrative support and regular contact with K–12 students. The program’s page lists applications for the 2027–2028 school year as accepted January 4 through March 28, 2027. Its January 5–March 29, 2026 application window is a past cycle.
Review Cycle
The general inquiries page states there are no deadlines for proposals. For Ellison Education Grants, the next application window listed is January 4 through March 28, 2027.
How to Apply
For the foundation’s general charitable giving, its 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The website also provides a one-page proposal process for 501(c)(3) organizations. The education-grant application is a separate process for eligible Washington State educators.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2024 went to recipients in Massachusetts. The foundation’s website describes its general support as primarily in Washington State, and its Ellison Education Grants program is specifically for eligible educators at K–12 public or charter schools in Washington State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2023) to $4.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $4.6M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Cancer Society ($792K). Together the top 10 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 61 grants of 102 (60%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Farmingham, MA | Program Support | $792,000 |
| Tufts University School of Medicine Boston, MA | Program Support | $675,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Program Support | $650,000 |
| Beth Israel Lahey Health Inc Boston, MA | Program Support | $507,272 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital Boston, MA | Program Support | $414,928 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Worcester, MA | Program Support | $350,468 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital Trust Boston, MA | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Program Support | $170,000 |
| Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary Boston, MA | Program Support | $168,988 |
| Crossroads for Kids Duxbury, MA | Program Support | $100,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,369,091 | $5,381,082 | $5,353,371 | $4,648,656 | 17 |
| 2023 | $84,014,260 | $2,855,995 | $3,068,791 | $2,430,000 | 18 |
| 2022 | $76,012,638 | $2,644,825 | $3,336,466 | $2,583,300 | 22 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $90,369,091 | $84,014,260 | $76,012,638 |
| Revenue | $5,381,082 | $2,855,995 | $2,644,825 |
| Expenses | $5,353,371 | $3,068,791 | $3,336,466 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,904,185 | $2,786,848 | $2,894,954 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,936,919 | $2,578,802 | $2,352,361 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,399,003 | $3,939,992 | $3,991,361 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Silverman, Elton F Drew, Martin Hall, and William G Speciale as trustees.
The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Silverman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $75K (2024)
Elton F. Drew
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $90K (2024)
Martin Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $40K (2024)
William G. Speciale
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$40K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $90K, to Elton F Drew (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: C/O Rwa Wealth Partners 800 Boylsto, Boston, MA 02199-3600
Phone: (781) 584-4755
Website: https://ellison-foundation.org
Frequently asked questions about The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX
How much does The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX give each year?
The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX gave $4.6M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 18 grants.
What is The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX's typical grant size?
The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX's median grant in 2024 was $168,988, and its average grant was $273,450, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX give grants?
The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (9 grants) and Duxbury, MA (3 grants).
Does The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (17 grants).
Who are The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX's largest grantees?
The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX's largest 2024 grantees include American Cancer Society ($792,000), Tufts University School of Medicine ($675,000) and Dana Farber Cancer Institute ($650,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX?
The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX reported $90.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX fund?
The foundation says it invests in innovative medical research, educational initiatives that affect lifelong achievement, and organizations addressing the needs of vulnerable local families. Its vision emphasizes improving lives, with a specific focus on women and children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX?
For the foundation’s general charitable giving, its 2024 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN?
The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6050704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ellison Foundation Mutl FD & LP XXX-XX-XXXX accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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