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Ellis Foundation

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 2011
  • EIN: 26-3894940

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$156k (2024)

Expenses
$112k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.85M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$155,789
Expenses
$111,618
Net Income
$44,171
Net Assets
$1,854,825
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $60,427
38.8%
Sales of Assets $95,307
61.2%
Other Income $55
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $98,125
87.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,854,825
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,854,825
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Edmund Ellis (President) $0 $0
Joanne Ellis (Secretary) $0 $0
Christina Ellis (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0
Charles Ellis (Vice President) $0 $0
Robyn Ellis (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$35,645
Expenses
$397,441
Net Income
-$361,796
Net Assets
$1,810,652
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $57,391
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$22,446
Other Income $700
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $383,713
96.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,810,652
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,810,652
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Edmund Ellis (President) $0 $0
Joanne Ellis (Secretary) $0 $0
Christina Ellis (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0
Charles Ellis (Vice President) $0 $0
Robyn Ellis (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 8, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$96,787
Expenses
$151,537
Net Income
-$54,750
Net Assets
$2,174,347
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $48,722
50.3%
Sales of Assets $47,608
49.2%
Other Income $457
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $135,740
89.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,174,347
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,174,347
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Edmund Ellis (President) $0 $0
Joanne Ellis (Secretary) $0 $0
Christina Ellis (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0
Charles Ellis (Vice President) $0 $0
Robyn Ellis (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 21, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$185,300
Expenses
$175,461
Net Income
$9,839
Net Assets
$2,230,371
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $53,109
28.7%
Sales of Assets $132,190
71.3%
Other Income $1
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $152,396
86.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,230,371
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,230,371
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Edmund Ellis (President) $0 $0
Joanne Ellis (Secretary) $0 $0
Christina Ellis (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0
Charles Ellis (Vice President) $0 $0
Robyn Ellis (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 26, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$301,181
Expenses
$249,254
Net Income
$51,927
Net Assets
$2,222,058
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $43,101
14.3%
Sales of Assets $255,012
84.7%
Other Income $3,068
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $234,252
94.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,222,059
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $2,222,058
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Edmund Ellis (President) $0 $0
Joanne Ellis (Secretary) $0 $0
Christina Ellis (Sgt At Arms) $0 $0
Charles Ellis (Vice President) $0 $0
Robyn Ellis (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 13, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$94,919
Expenses
$133,379
Net Income
-$38,460
Net Assets
$2,165,573
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $49,708
52.4%
Sales of Assets $44,211
46.6%
Other Income $1,000
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $116,313
87.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,165,573
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,165,573

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$181,871
Expenses
$251,867
Net Income
-$69,996
Net Assets
$2,102,904
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $104,094
57.2%
Sales of Assets $17,337
9.5%
Other Income $60,440
33.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $111,500
44.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,102,904
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,102,904
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Edmund G Ellis Iii (President) $0 $0
Charles Ellis (Vice President) $0 $0
Joanne Ellis (Secretary) $0 $0
Robyn Ellis (Treasurer) $0 $0
Christina Ellis (Sergeant At Arms) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 22, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$750
Expenses
$159,961
Net Income
-$159,211
Net Assets
$2,172,900
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $114,902
> 100%
Sales of Assets -$140,027
Other Income $25,875
> 100%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $110,150
68.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,172,900
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,172,900
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Edmund G Ellis Iii (President) $0 $0
Charles Ellis (Vice President) $0 $0
Joanne Ellis (Secretary) $0 $0
Robyn Ellis (Treasurer) $0 $0
Christina Ellis (Sergeant At Arms) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 10, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$595,096
Expenses
$164,105
Net Income
$430,991
Net Assets
$2,332,111
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $101,539
17.1%
Sales of Assets $413,878
69.5%
Other Income $79,679
13.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $130,300
79.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,332,111
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,332,111
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Edmund G Ellis Iii (President) $0 $0
Charles Ellis (Vice President) $0 $0
Joanne Ellis (Secretary) $0 $0
Robyn Ellis (Treasurer) $0 $0
Christina Ellis (Sergeant At Arms) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 18, 2015

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$97,962
Expenses
$163,898
Net Income
-$65,936
Net Assets
$1,901,120
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $94,587
96.6%
Sales of Assets $11,415
11.7%
Other Income -$8,040
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $131,500
80.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,901,120
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,901,120

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$128,175
Expenses
$168,566
Net Income
-$40,391
Net Assets
$1,967,056
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $106,092
82.8%
Sales of Assets $26,235
20.5%
Other Income -$4,152
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $134,500
79.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,967,056
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,967,056

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$164,171
Expenses
$153,247
Net Income
$10,924
Net Assets
$2,007,447
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $95,836
58.4%
Sales of Assets $88,873
54.1%
Other Income -$20,538
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $128,250
83.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,007,447
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,007,447

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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