THE ELLIS FOUNDATION

EIN: 481093604 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

FORT SCOTT, KS

Total Revenue
$5,151,868
Total Expenses
$4,145,383
Total Assets
$25,545,812
Net Assets
$25,516,150
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
KS
Principal Officer
CHRIS D ELLIS
Phone
6202232232
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

THE ELLIS FOUNDATION, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $5.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.0M, a strong 20% operating margin.

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,427,696

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO SUBMIT WRITTEN APPLICATIONS TO THE FOUNDATION. A PERSONAL INTERVIEW WITH FOUNDATION PERSONNEL IS REQUIRED FOR ALL POTENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS. RECIPIENTS...

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EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO SUBMIT WRITTEN APPLICATIONS TO THE FOUNDATION. A PERSONAL INTERVIEW WITH FOUNDATION PERSONNEL IS REQUIRED FOR ALL POTENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS. RECIPIENTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AND PROOF OF GRADES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE SCHOLARSHIP. ALL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $36,000

ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO THE BEACON INC WHICH IS LOCATED IN FORT SCOTT KANSAS. THE BEACON SERVES LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN BOURBON COUNTY BY PROVIDING FOOD AND OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $10,000

SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUAL FOR FUNERAL EXPENSES

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,369,827
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $771,484
Other Revenue $10,557
TOTAL REVENUE $5,151,868

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,473,696
Salaries & Benefits $1,307,996
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,473,696
Other Expenses $363,691
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,145,383

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,151,868 $3,909,229 +0.3%
Expenses $4,145,383 $3,578,745 +0.2%
Net Income $1,006,485 $330,484 +2.0%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
10
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$566,594
Total Directors
6
$566,594
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRIS D ELLIS PRESIDENT/CE 40.00
Officer Director
$412,684 $6,147 $418,831
CATHERINE D ELLIS SECRETARY/TR 20.00
Officer Director
$139,737 $8,026 $147,763
JOSHUA SHAFFER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOBBY PATTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL CILESSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER ELLIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $5,151,868 $4,145,383 $25,545,812 $1,006,485
2024 $3,909,229 $3,578,745 $23,999,694 $330,484
2023 $5,893,669 $3,292,549 $21,422,633 $2,601,120
2022 $3,723,218 $2,886,828 $20,336,209 $836,390
2021 $3,047,203 $2,666,681 $20,353,210 $380,522
2020 $3,122,591 $2,444,502 $15,339,515 $678,089
2019 $3,105,100 $2,592,774 $16,778,780 $512,326
2018 $3,135,613 $2,371,811 $16,535,533 $763,802
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