The Ellis Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Fort Scott, Kansas · EIN 48-1093604
- Kansas
- Fort Scott
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Kansas
- Total giving
- $2.5MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $26MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION. WE DO SO BY ENABLING INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO PARTNER WITH US TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS TO BECOME AMERICA'S FUTURE LEADERS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| The Beacon | $36K | 2023 |
| Other Non Profits | $8.5K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: theellisfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.