EIN 48-1093604

The Ellis Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
City
Fort Scott
State
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2023-03-01
Description
The Ellis Foundation provides scholarships to low-income high school graduates, preparing them for leadership roles in America. Located in Fort Scott, KS.
Total revenues
$5,893,669
2023
Total expenses
$3,292,549
2023
Total assets
$21,422,633
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

Program areas at The Ellis Foundation

Educational scholarships to students who submit written applications to The Foundation. A personal interview with Foundation personnel is required for all potential scholarship recipients.
Assistance primarily provided to The beacon, inc. of fort scott, Kansas. The beacon serves approximately 400 low income families in bourbon county Kansas by providing food and clothing.

Grants made by The Ellis Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
BeaconAssist Local Not for$41,000

Who funds The Ellis Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Patterson Family Foundation / Lindsey Patterson Smith TteePatterson Legacy / Scholarship$698,000
The Patterson Family Foundation / Lindsey Patterson Smith Ttee126 Existing, 125 New Students$496,000
Patterson Family Foundation2021-22 Scholarships$254,000
...and 17 more grants received

Personnel at The Ellis Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Catherine EllisSecretary and Treasurer$142,432
Chris EllisPresident and Executive$258,295

Financials for The Ellis Foundation

RevenuesFYE 03/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,557,877
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$368,496
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-41,175
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$8,471
Total revenues$5,893,669

Form 990s for The Ellis Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-032023-06-19990View PDF
2022-032022-10-10990View PDF
2021-032021-08-16990View PDF
2020-032021-04-02990View PDF
2019-032020-11-02990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $32,000 from The Sherman Family Foundation
September 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $145,605 from Blbb charitable
August 2, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $254,000 from Patterson Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Operates donor advised fundsProvides grantsState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 54
Fort Scott, KS 66701
County
Bourbon County, KS
Website URL
theellisfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(620) 223-2232
IRS details
EIN
48-1093604
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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