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Ellison Foundation

Bellevue, Washington  ·  EIN 916557865  ·  Private foundation

Based in Bellevue, Washington, Ellison Foundation has awarded $11.1M across 368 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Seattle Children's Hospital. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$3.2M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$44.7M
Assets (FY2020)
368
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Ellison Foundation funds

Ellison Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLegal Aid

Populations it has supported include children, homeless population, women girls, youth pop.

childrenhomeless populationwomen girlsyouth 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.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Seattle Children's Hospital
MEDICAL
Seattle, WA$600K2022
Seattle Children's Hospital-odessa Brown Campaign
MEDICAL CARE & EDUCATION
Seattle, WA$400K2020
Mary's Place
HOMELESS NEEDS
Seattle, WA$252K2024

How to apply for funding from Ellison Foundation

Ellison Foundation'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 Ellison Foundation

Does Ellison Foundation accept grant applications?
Ellison Foundation'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 Ellison Foundation fund?
Ellison Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle Children's Hospital-odessa Brown Campaign, Mary's Place. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Ellison Foundation give in grants?
Ellison Foundation reported $3.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.1M over 368 grants.
Where is Ellison Foundation located?
Ellison Foundation is based in Bellevue, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 916557865.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ellison Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ellison Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.