Ellison Institute Research Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$4.3M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Ellison Institute Research Foundation?
Ellison Institute Research Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Charities Aid Foundation America ($2.0M), Ensign Cancer Research Foundation ($1.0M), California Community Foundation ($465K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.3M in grants to Ellison Institute Research Foundation between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $2,000,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Ensign Cancer Research Foundation | $1,000,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| California Community Foundation | $465,039 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | $200,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Pilara Family Foundation | $200,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Biff Ruttenberg Foundation | $200,000 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Dsea Wong Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Goldberg Family Foundation | $60,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $47,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Earle I Mack Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ornest Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Dreamcatcher Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Valor Foundation Inc | $1,400 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $320K (2025) to $1.7M (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $320K.
What grants has Ellison Institute Research Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ensign Cancer Research Foundation | Support for cancer research and treatment | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Goldberg Family Foundation | TO REIMAGINE MEDICINE AND TRANSFORM LIVES. | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Ensign Cancer Research Foundation | Support for cancer research and treatment | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Pilara Family Foundation | ART | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Ornest Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT CANCER CARE AND WELLNESS | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | Ensign Cancer Research Foundation | Support for cancer research and treatment | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Pilara Family Foundation | ART | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Dsea Wong Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Biff Ruttenberg Foundation | CHARITY | $50,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $27,500 |
| 2023 | Goldberg Family Foundation | TO REIMAGINE MEDICINE AND TRANSFORM LIVES. | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Dreamcatcher Foundation Inc | GENERAL DONATION | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Ornest Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT CANCER CARE AND WELLNESS | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | California Community Foundation | HEALTH | $440,039 |
| 2022 | Ensign Cancer Research Foundation | Support for cancer research and treatment | $200,000 |
| 2022 | Biff Ruttenberg Foundation | CHARITY | $50,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Goldberg Family Foundation | TO REIMAGINE MEDICINE AND TRANSFORM LIVES. | $20,000 |
| 2022 | The Valor Foundation Inc | Charitable | $700 |
| 2021 | Ensign Cancer Research Foundation | Support for cancer research and treatment | $200,000 |
| 2021 | Biff Ruttenberg Foundation | CHARITY | $100,000 |
| 2021 | California Community Foundation | HEALTH | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Earle I Mack Foundation Inc | EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Valor Foundation Inc | Charitable | $700 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ellison Institute Research Foundation?
Ellison Institute Research Foundation is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Charities Aid Foundation America ($2.0M), Ensign Cancer Research Foundation ($1.0M), California Community Foundation ($465K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.3M in grants to Ellison Institute Research Foundation between 2021–2025.
Who is Ellison Institute Research Foundation's largest funder?
Charities Aid Foundation America is the largest recorded funder of Ellison Institute Research Foundation, with $2.0M across 2 grants (2022–2023).
How much grant funding has Ellison Institute Research Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.3M in grants to Ellison Institute Research Foundation across 28 grants from 13 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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