ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Phoenix, AZ, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-2822602
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Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Ellis Center for Educational Excellence, operating under the Arizona Community Foundation as a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on supporting educational initiatives within Arizona. With a total of $1.8 million in grants paid to 90 grantees in 2025, this funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Ellis Center can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AN AZ NONPROFIT CORPORATION, SO LONG AS THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION,INC. REMAINS A QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$4.4M
22%
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOR A NEW AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
$1.5M
7%
AFC PUBLIC FOUNDATION % ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$696.3K
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $60 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION FOR A NEW AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, and AFC PUBLIC FOUNDATION % ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.