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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 91-6557865

Ellison Foundation

A private foundation in Bellevue, WA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 103 grants and $2.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Bob Hurlbut
400 112th Ave NE Ste 230
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 460-4380
Form and materials
Ellison-foundation.org
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
N/A

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,593,481

    Grants listed
    103
    Assets, end of year
    $45,927,607

  • Tax year 2023

    $2,647,304

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $42,677,087

  • Tax year 2022

    $2,705,615

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $40,377,478

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,561,799

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $46,870,043

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,156,379

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $44,721,222

Grants paid in 2024

103 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Mary's PlaceSeattle, WA

    Homeless needs

    $252,000
  2. Overlake Medical Center FoundationBellevue, WA

    Healthcare

    $200,000
  3. University of Washington FoundationSeattle, WA

    Education-brotherhood initiative

    $200,000
  4. Fred Hutchinson Cancer ResearchSeattle, WA

    Cancer research

    $150,000
  5. Brothers for LifeNew York, NY

    Human services

    $100,000
  6. Seattle Children's FoundationSeattle, WA

    Homelessness prevention

    $100,000
  7. United Way of King CountySeattle, WA

    Safety net fund

    $100,000
  8. Vine Maple PlaceMaple Valley, WA

    Homelessness

    $100,000
  9. Sun Valley Tour de ForceKetchum, ID

    Hunger

    $100,000
  10. Camp KoreyMount Vernon, WA

    Youth services

    $50,000
  11. KidvantageIssaquah, WA

    Human services

    $50,000
  12. Northwest Education AccessSeattle, WA

    Education

    $50,000
  13. Salvation ArmySeattle, WA

    Basic daily needs

    $50,000
  14. Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA

    Education / gym construction

    $50,000
  15. Vision HouseRenton, WA

    Homelessness

    $50,000
  16. Arch Community HousingKetchum, ID

    Housing

    $50,000
  17. Family First Community Ctr FDTNRenton, WA

    Social services

    $36,500
  18. Seattle AcademySeattle, WA

    Education

    $30,000
  19. Westside BabySeattle, WA

    Youth needs

    $30,000
  20. Rainier ScholarsSeattle, WA

    Education

    $29,500
  21. Bellevue LifespringBellevue, WA

    Human services

    $26,500
  22. Dawson PlaceEverett, WA

    Child advocacy

    $25,000
  23. KinderingBellevue, WA

    Healthcare

    $25,000
  24. Lemay Car MuseumTacoma, WA

    General operations

    $25,000
  25. Literacy SourceSeattle, WA

    Education

    $25,000
  26. Recovery CafeSeattle, WA

    Counseling programs

    $25,000
  27. Rwanda Girls InitiativeMedina, WA

    Youth services

    $25,000
  28. Seattle AquariumSeattle, WA

    School and public programs

    $25,000
  29. Teach for AmericaNew York, NY

    Education

    $25,000
  30. Ridgefield School DistrictRidgefield, WA

    Education

    $20,200
  31. Dog GoneBothell, WA

    Vet care

    $20,000
  32. Lahai HealthLynnwood, WA

    Healthcare

    $20,000
  33. Little Bit Therapeutic RidingRedmond, WA

    Human services

    $20,000
  34. Elizabeth Gregory HomeSeattle, WA

    Human services

    $15,500
  35. Businesses Ending Slavery & TraffickingSeattle, WA

    SJC support

    $15,000
  36. Degrees of ChangeTacoma, WA

    Seed internships

    $15,000
  37. Eastside Legal Assistance ProgramBellevue, WA

    Legal services

    $15,000
  38. Family Law CasaTukwila, WA

    Provide advocates for children

    $15,000
  39. Girls IncPortland, OR

    Girls advocacy

    $15,000
  40. Living Well KentKent, WA

    Health & wellness

    $15,000
  41. Rainier AthletesBellevue, WA

    Education, youth services

    $15,000
  42. Reading PartnersOakland, CA

    Education

    $15,000
  43. Summer SearchOakland, CA

    Education

    $15,000
  44. YWCASeattle, WA

    Passage point operations

    $15,000
  45. The Argyros Performing Arts CtrKetchum, ID

    Performing arts

    $15,000
  46. Art CorpsSeattle, WA

    Arts education

    $10,000
  47. Bastyr UniversityKenmore, WA

    Natural health education

    $10,000
  48. Blaine County Charitable FundHailey, ID

    Greatest need

    $10,000
  49. Boys & Girls Clubs of King CountySeattle, WA

    Youth services

    $10,000
  50. Cocoon HouseEverett, WA

    Homelessness

    $10,000
  51. Family PromiseSpokane, WA

    Homelessness

    $10,000
  52. Far WiseHailey, WA

    Youth education

    $10,000
  53. Innovations HTCLacey, WA

    Human trafficking

    $10,000
  54. Migrant JusticeBurlington, VT

    Human rights

    $10,000
  55. Piston FoundationStamford, CT

    Education

    $10,000
  56. RestSeattle, WA

    Human services

    $10,000
  57. Scarlet RoadBremerton, WA

    Human services

    $10,000
  58. Wood River Community YMCABoise, ID

    Youth services

    $10,000
  59. Elephant Havens Wildlife FoundationDallas, TX

    Preservation of elephants

    $10,000
  60. Make-A-Wish FoundationSeattle, WA

    Child services

    $10,000
  61. PorchlightBellevue, WA

    Homelessness

    $10,000
  62. Sound Behavioral HealthTukwila, WA

    Human services

    $10,000
  63. Yelm Community SchoolsMcKenna, WA

    Education

    $10,000
  64. Young Women EmpoweredSeattle, WA

    Human services

    $10,000
  65. Highland ElementaryClarkston, WA

    Education

    $9,200
  66. Tukwila School DistrictTukwila, WA

    Education

    $8,000
  67. La Center Middle SchoolLa Center, WA

    Education

    $7,500
  68. PatronicityMontpelier, VT

    Community support

    $7,500
  69. Madison ElementaryMount Vernon, WA

    Education

    $6,500
  70. Battle Ground Public SchoolsBattle Ground, WA

    Education

    $6,200
  71. Highline School DistrictDes Moines, WA

    Education

    $6,000
  72. Grand Mound ElementaryRochester, WA

    Education

    $5,500
  73. Petersen Automotive MuseumLos Angeles, CA

    Museum

    $5,500
  74. Sun Valley Museum of ArtSun Valley, ID

    Museum

    $5,150
  75. Fusion HousingFederal Way, WA

    Housing

    $5,000
  76. The GarageIssaquah, WA

    Teen cafe

    $5,000
  77. Seattle Police FoundationSeattle, WA

    Community services

    $5,000
  78. Bayside Housing ServicesPort Hadlock, WA

    Hot meal program

    $5,000
  79. Canine CompanionsSanta Rosa, CA

    Service dogs

    $5,000
  80. Empowers AfricaNew York, NY

    Wildlife protection

    $5,000
  81. Grassroot ProjectsSammamish, WA

    Human services

    $5,000
  82. Sequim School DistrictSequim, WA

    Education

    $4,000
  83. Graham ElementaryGraham, WA

    Education

    $3,000
  84. Amon Creek ElementaryRichland, WA

    Education

    $3,000
  85. Beachwood Elementary SchoolJBLM, WA

    Education

    $3,000
  86. Summit Community CenterSeattle, WA

    Human services

    $2,581
  87. Helping Hearts & HandsGooding, ID

    Human services

    $2,500
  88. Nob Hill ElementaryYakima, WA

    Education

    $2,500
  89. Spokane School DistrictSpokane, WA

    VTS training

    $2,500
  90. University of WashingtonSeattle, WA

    Medical

    $2,500
  91. Benevolence & BeyondShoshone, ID

    Social services

    $2,500
  92. Camas Community PantryFairfield, ID

    Food pantry

    $1,500
  93. Eastside FCPreston, WA

    Youth soccer

    $1,250
  94. First Tee SeattleLynnwood, WA

    Golf education

    $1,100
  95. Mercer Island Youth & Family Services FDTNMercer Island, WA

    Human services

    $1,000
  96. Stolen YouthSeattle, WA

    Youth intervention

    $1,000
  97. Access WalkLeavenworth, WA

    Safe abortion services

    $1,000
  98. Woodland Park ZooSeattle, WA

    Education programs

    $500
  99. Purrfect PalsArlington, WA

    Cat care

    $300
  100. Rain IncCharlotte, NC

    Human services

    $200
  101. Catholic Community Services of Western WashingtonSeattle, WA

    Human services

    $100
  102. Kauai Bible ChurchKoloa, HI

    Education

    $100
  103. American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MD

    End cancer

    $100

Approved for future payment

1 grant

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Cristo Rey Seattle High SchoolSeattle, WA

    Education

    $1,000,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education9 grants $379,50032% of the total
  2. Human services14 grants $329,88128% of the total
  3. Arts and culture2 grants $105,5009% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $100,0009% of the total
  5. Youth development3 grants $75,0006% of the total
  6. Animals3 grants $35,5003% of the total
  7. 9 other causes15 grants $145,25012% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Washington82 grants $2,303,431
  2. Idaho9 grants $196,650
  3. New York2 grants $30,000
  4. Vermont2 grants $17,500
  5. Oregon1 grant $15,000
  6. California2 grants $10,500
  7. Connecticut1 grant $10,000
  8. Texas1 grant $10,000
  9. North Carolina1 grant $200
  10. Hawaii1 grant $100

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Thomas EllisonPRESIDENT Hours 5Pay $0
  • Maureen Sue EllisonV. PRESIDENT Hours 4Pay $0
  • Robert HurlbutFOUNDATION DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $152,140

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