The Ellen Fund
Encino, California · EIN 824122811 · Private foundation
The Ellen Fund is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.2M in annual giving against $2.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 4 grants for The Ellen Fund. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What The Ellen Fund funds
The Ellen Fund's IRS filings do not carry a single dominant program area — its grants span a range of nonprofit organizations. The grant examples below illustrate what it has funded.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund FOR DESIGN & CONSTUCTION OF THE PERMANANET FACILITY IN THE MUSANZE DISTRICT OF RWANDA, TO PROVIDE SPACE TO SUPPORT THE GORILLA PROTECTION AC | Atlanta, GA | $2.1M | 2019 |
| The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund FOR DESIGN & CONSTUCTION OF THE PERMANANET FACILITY IN THE MUSANZE DISTRICT OF RWANDA, TO PROVIDE SPACE TO SUPPORT THE GORILLA PROTECTION AC | Atlanta, GA | $2.0M | 2020 |
| Mass Design Group Ltd TO CONCEPTUALIZE, PRODUCE, REVIEW AND DISTRIBUTE VIDEOS & MIXED MEDIA IN RELATION TO THE CONSTUCTION OF THE ELLEN DEGENERES CAMPUS OF THE DI | Boston, MA | $124K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Ellen Fund
The Ellen Fund'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 The Ellen Fund
- Does The Ellen Fund accept grant applications?
- The Ellen Fund'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 The Ellen Fund fund?
- The Ellen Fund's grants focus on a range of charitable causes. Example recipients include The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Mass Design Group Ltd. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Ellen Fund give in grants?
- The Ellen Fund reported $2.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.3M over 4 grants.
- Where is The Ellen Fund located?
- The Ellen Fund is based in Encino, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 824122811.
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