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The Ellison Foundation

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 046050704  ·  Private foundation

The Ellison Foundation is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.6M in annual giving against $90.2M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 102 grants for The Ellison Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$2.6M
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$90.2M
Assets (FY2020)
102
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Ellison Foundation funds

The Ellison Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, health care, higher education, k-12 education.

Arts & CultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, women girls.

childrenwomen girls

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
American Cancer Society
GENERAL
Washington, DC$1.0M2019
American Cancer Society
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Farmingham, MA$792K2024
Tufts University School of Medicine
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Boston, MA$675K2024

How to apply for funding from The Ellison Foundation

The 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 The Ellison Foundation

Does The Ellison Foundation accept grant applications?
The 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 The Ellison Foundation fund?
The Ellison Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include American Cancer Society, Tufts University School of Medicine. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Ellison Foundation give in grants?
The Ellison Foundation reported $2.6M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.6M over 102 grants.
Where is The Ellison Foundation located?
The Ellison Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 046050704.
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About this profile. This page is built from The 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 The Ellison Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.