THE ELLIS FOUNDATION (EIN 481093604) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1990

Legal Domicile

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

TO PROVIDE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO HAVE LIMITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

$566,594

Total Directors

$566,594

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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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