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The David W. Ellis Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Indiana, South Carolina, and Nebraska. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Notre Dame du Lac
$160.5K
43%
MEMORY MATTERS
$25K
7%
The Corporation of Saint Mary's College Notre Dame
$22K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$125
Median 2nd year grant
$500
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DAVID W ELLIS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. DAVID W ELLIS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DAVID W ELLIS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
DAVID W ELLIS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, South Carolina, and Nebraska. 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 DAVID W ELLIS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DAVID W ELLIS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DAVID W ELLIS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DAVID W ELLIS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $35 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DAVID W ELLIS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DAVID W ELLIS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Notre Dame du Lac, MEMORY MATTERS, and The Corporation of Saint Mary's College Notre Dame. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DAVID W ELLIS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
DAVID W ELLIS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.