AI Summary
The J W Ellsworth Endowment Trust is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. In 2023, the Trust disbursed a total of $5.3 million in grants to a single grantee. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
GRANTS ARE MADE ACCORDING TO TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 21, 1923. KEYBANK,AS TRUSTEE, MAKES DISTRIBUTIONS FOR THE OPERATION,MAINTENANCE, AND UPKEEP OF THE WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY. DISTRIBUTIONS ARE TO BE USED SOLELY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. SPECIFICALLY, TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE AN INSTITUTION OF LEARNING FOR BOYS AND YOUNG MEN THAT THEY MAY BE PREPARED TO BE USEFUL CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC, AND IN ADDITION TO THE USUAL CURRICULUM COMPRISING THE CLASSICS, HUMANITIES, AND SCIENCES, TO MAINTAIN A DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. IT SHALL BE THE PURPOSE OF THE SCHOOL TO AVOID AS FAR AS POSSIBLE THE DEFECTS OF MODERN EDUCATIONAL METHODS. STUDENTS SHALL BE DEVELOPED BY INSISTENCE ON THE MASTERY OF FUNDAMENTAL SUBJECTS OF STUDY. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHES CONDUCTED BY MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY ARE TO BE ENCOURAGED. STUDENTS WITH LIMITED MEANS SHALL BE PERMITTED AND THE TUITION TO BE CHARGED TO STUDENTS SHALL AT ALL TIMES BE MAINTAINED WITH THAT OBJECT IN VIEW. KEYBANK MAINTAINS A RESPONSIVENESS TO THE
Cause Areas
5
Education
Science
Humanities
Agriculture
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY
$8.2M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to J W ELLSWORTH ENDOWMENT TRUST?
No. J W ELLSWORTH ENDOWMENT TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does J W ELLSWORTH ENDOWMENT TRUST give?
J W ELLSWORTH ENDOWMENT TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio. 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 J W ELLSWORTH ENDOWMENT TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from J W ELLSWORTH ENDOWMENT TRUST fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $2.8 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does J W ELLSWORTH ENDOWMENT TRUST make each year?
In 2023, J W ELLSWORTH ENDOWMENT TRUST awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $5.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did J W ELLSWORTH ENDOWMENT TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, J W ELLSWORTH ENDOWMENT TRUST awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include WESTERN RESERVE ACADEMY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to J W ELLSWORTH ENDOWMENT TRUST?
J W ELLSWORTH ENDOWMENT TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.