Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd
Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its filings show grants to charitable organizations in several states, including Mississippi, New York, and Massachusetts.
Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd at a glance
In short: Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd gave $261K across 16 grants in 2026 (avg $16K), top state Mississippi. 25% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $261,000
- +9.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $16,313
- +2.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,616,608
- +7.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (39% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was First Baptist Church Ellisville ($30K). Together the top 10 received $201K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 67 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, Mississippi recipients received 39% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in New York (13%), Massachusetts (10%), Louisiana (8%), and Connecticut (8%). Grants also went to organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 69% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−5%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $224K (2021) to $276K (2023). In 2026 it made 16 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Ellisville Ellisville, MS | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Mississippi Baptist Health System Jackson, MS | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Ellisville Presbyterian Church Ellisville, MS | Unrestricted General | $27,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc Framingham, MA | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| Times-Picayune Doll & Toy Fund New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted General | $22,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $20,000 |
| Berry College Mount Berry, GA | Unrestricted General | $17,000 |
| American Foundation for the Blind Arlington, VA | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross in GRTR NY Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,616,608 | $868,119 | $371,734 | $261,000 | 16 | $307,362 | $807,794 | $323,246 |
| 2025 | $5,238,095 | $524,244 | $345,674 | $239,000 | 15 | $285,101 | $464,504 | $306,910 |
| 2024 | $5,051,220 | $186,141 | $355,315 | $264,000 | 12 | $305,708 | $135,570 | $280,073 |
| 2023 | $5,202,454 | $-96,743 | $374,274 | $276,000 | 12 | $316,044 | $64,019 | $304,342 |
| 2022 | $5,687,858 | $1,160,352 | $333,712 | $236,000 | 12 | $279,118 | $1,100,161 | $319,636 |
| 2021 | $4,895,429 | $394,774 | $318,589 | $223,500 | 15 | — | $348,474 | $272,108 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd reported a distributable amount of $323K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for churches, health organizations, educational institutions, and charitable organizations. Among its grantees, the American Heart Association describes its mission as working toward longer, healthier lives, and Berry College describes its work as combining liberal arts education with meaningful work experience, spiritual and moral growth, and service. The American Foundation for the Blind says its mission is to create equal opportunities and expand possibilities through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. William Carey University describes its mission as providing education rooted in Christian values.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $261,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest grants included $30,000 each to First Baptist Church Ellisville and Mississippi Baptist Health System, $27,000 to Ellisville Presbyterian Church, and $25,000 to the American Heart Association.
In 2025, the American Heart Association received $20,000, Berry College received $17,000, the American Foundation for the Blind received $15,000, and William Carey University received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$75K (2022) → $84K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $84K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd
How much does Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd give each year?
Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd gave $261K across 16 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $239K across 15 grants.
What is Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd's typical grant size?
Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd's median grant in 2026 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,313, across 16 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd that year got $16K on average.
Where does Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd give grants?
Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd's top state is Mississippi, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Massachusetts (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ellisville, MS (2 grants), Jackson, MS (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd's largest grantees?
Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd's largest 2026 grantees include First Baptist Church Ellisville ($30,000), Mississippi Baptist Health System ($30,000) and Ellisville Presbyterian Church ($27,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd?
Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $307K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $323K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for churches, health organizations, educational institutions, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd's EIN?
Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6073049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Uw William H Ellsworth Fnd funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/uw-william-h-ellsworth-fnd-morg_96d80711d7f9489690084cdb3db20149
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