Ellis Center for Educational Excellence
Phoenix, Arizona · EIN 202822602 · Private foundation
Ellis Center for Educational Excellence is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.7M in grants paid and $36.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 135 individual grants from this funder — $14.4M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Ellis Center for Educational Excellence funds
Ellis Center for Educational Excellence's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, community improvement, education, higher education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, foster youth, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Community Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $1.8M | 2025 |
| Arizona Community Foundation Flagstaff Education Fund, Gila Valley Education Fund, Yavapai Education Fund, Yuma Education Fund, ACF operating fund, Ellis Education Fund | Phoenix, AZ | $716K | 2017 |
| Arizona Community Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT | Phoenix, AZ | $696K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Ellis Center for Educational Excellence
Ellis Center for Educational Excellence's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Ellis Center for Educational Excellence
- Does Ellis Center for Educational Excellence accept grant applications?
- Ellis Center for Educational Excellence's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Ellis Center for Educational Excellence fund?
- Ellis Center for Educational Excellence's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Arizona Community Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Ellis Center for Educational Excellence give in grants?
- Ellis Center for Educational Excellence reported $1.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.4M over 135 grants.
- Where is Ellis Center for Educational Excellence located?
- Ellis Center for Educational Excellence is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 202822602.
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