Ellison Foundation

Ellison Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington with $45.9M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$45.9Mtotal assets
2003IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Ellison Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $2.3M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Cristo Rey Seattle High School $250K
  • Seattle Children's Foundation $200K
  • Seattle Art Museum $200K
  • Overlake Medical Center Foundation $200K
  • University Of Washington Foundation $200K
  • Brothers For Life $120K
  • Montpelier Alive $100K
  • United Way Of King County $100K
  • Intrepid Events $100K
  • Bellevue Boys & Girls Club $100K
  • Northwest Education Access $50K
  • Seattle University $50K
  • Kidvantage $50K
  • Vermont Community Foundation $50K
  • Vine Maple Place $50K
  • Seattle Academy $40K
  • Recovery Cafe $30K
  • Westside Baby $30K
  • Rainier Scholars $29K
  • Rwanda Girls Initiative $26K
  • Art Corps $25K
  • Dawson Place $25K
  • Kindering $25K
  • Vision House $25K
  • Wonderland Child & Family Services $25K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$3.2M
  • FY2021$2.6M
  • FY2022$2.7M
  • FY2023$2.6M

About Ellison Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersBellevue, Washington
  • EIN916557865
  • IRS ruling2003

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ellison Foundation?

Ellison Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington with $45.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Ellison Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Ellison Foundation?

Ellison Foundation's EIN is 916557865. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Ellison Foundation?

Private foundations like Ellison Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Ellison Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.