The Ellis Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$8.0M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
65
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Ellis Foundation?
The Ellis Foundation is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by The Patterson Family Foundation ($4.4M), Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City ($967K), The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka ($912K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.0M in grants to The Ellis Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Patterson Family Foundation | $4,415,000 | 13 | 2022–2024 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City | $967,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka | $912,000 | 15 | 2020–2024 |
| Topeka Community Foundation | $465,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Patterson Family Foundation | $411,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Jones Project Inc | $200,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc | $136,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Illig Family Foundation Cust PCM | $125,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Servant Foundation | $92,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Ronald and Kelly Lockton | $71,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Ellis Foundation | $61,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Lockton Family Foundation | $50,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Greater Horizons | $40,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Sherman Family Foundation | $32,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $20,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The US Charitable Gift Trust | $16,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Jedel Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2025) to $2.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $101K.
What grants has The Ellis Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Ellis Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $61,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Servant Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Patterson Family Foundation | RURAL SCHOLARSHIPS, COHORT 5, INSTALLMENT 1 OF 4 | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Patterson Family Foundation | RURAL VOTECH SCHOLARSHIPS, INSTALLMENT 1 OF 2 | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Patterson Family Foundation | RURAL SCHOLARSHIPS, COHORT 4, INSTALLMENT 2 OF 4 | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Patterson Family Foundation | RURAL SCHOLARSHIP, COHORT 2, INSTALLMENT 4 OF 4 | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Patterson Family Foundation | RURAL SCHOLARSHIP, COHORT 3, INSTALLMENT 3 OF 4 | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Jones Project Inc | To provide scholarships to students pursing degrees in mental health from rural Kansas high schools. | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City | GENERAL SUPPORT | $190,000 |
| 2024 | The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka | Scholarship FUND (SEE GENERAL STATEMENT) | $140,114 |
| 2024 | Ronald and Kelly Lockton | SUPPORT-GENERAL FUND | $71,000 |
| 2024 | Topeka Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc | SPECIFIC PROGRAM | $44,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Horizons | Human Services | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Illig Family Foundation Cust PCM | TO BE USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD | $26,000 |
| 2024 | The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka | SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $19,886 |
| 2024 | Servant Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Patterson Family Foundation | RURAL EDUCATION FUNDING | $750,000 |
| 2023 | The Patterson Family Foundation | RURAL EDUCATION FUNDING | $250,000 |
| 2023 | The Patterson Family Foundation | RURAL EDUCATION FUNDING | $248,000 |
| 2023 | The Patterson Family Foundation | RURAL EDUCATION FUNDING | $239,000 |
| 2023 | The Patterson Family Foundation | RURAL EDUCATION FUNDING | $234,000 |
| 2023 | Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City | GENERAL SUPPORT | $162,000 |
| 2023 | The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka | General & Unrestricted (SEE GENEREAL STATEMENT) | $146,948 |
| 2023 | Topeka Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $55,000 |
| 2023 | Illig Family Foundation Cust PCM | TO BE USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD | $24,000 |
| 2023 | The US Charitable Gift Trust | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $16,000 |
| 2023 | Lockton Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $14,000 |
| 2023 | The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka | General & Unrestricted | $13,052 |
Showing 30 most recent of 65 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Ellis Foundation?
The Ellis Foundation is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by The Patterson Family Foundation ($4.4M), Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City ($967K), The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka ($912K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.0M in grants to The Ellis Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is The Ellis Foundation's largest funder?
The Patterson Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Ellis Foundation, with $4.4M across 13 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has The Ellis Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $8.0M in grants to The Ellis Foundation across 65 grants from 17 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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