Nonprofit · EIN 48-1093604
THE ELLIS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · FORT SCOTT, KS 66701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,151,868 | $4,145,383 | $1,006,485 | $25,545,812 | $29,662 | $25,516,150 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,909,229 | $3,578,745 | $330,484 | $23,999,694 | $31,000 | $23,968,694 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,369,827
- of which government grants
- $988,958
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $771,484
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $287,761
- Other revenue
- $10,557
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,473,696
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $566,595
- Other salaries and wages
- $607,579
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,307,996
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,100
- Occupancy
- $29,268
- Travel
- $46,262
- Depreciation
- $75,558
- Program services (functional)
- $2,473,696
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,671,687
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,999,694
- Total assets, end of year
- $25,545,812
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $29,662
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,516,150
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $568,116
- Publicly traded securities
- $22,579,547
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $18,240,652
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,275,498
- Gross receipts
- $9,004,552
- Employees
- 10
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- KS
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS D ELLIS | PRESIDENT/CE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $412,684 | $6,147 |
| CATHERINE D ELLIS | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $139,737 | $8,026 |
| JOSHUA SHAFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBY PATTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CILESSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER ELLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS D ELLIS | PRESIDENT/CE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $342,626 | $9,692 |
| CATHERINE D ELLIS | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $138,692 | $7,520 |
| JOSHUA SHAFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOBBY PATTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL CILESSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 54, FORT SCOTT, KS 66701-0054
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRIS D ELLIS, P O BOX 54, FORT SCOTT, KS 66701
- Signed the 990
- CHRIS D ELLIS, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (620) 223-2232
- Website
- THEELLISFOUNDATION.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DBB INC
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION. WE DO SO BY ENABLING INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO PARTNER WITH US TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS TO BECOME AMERICA'S FUTURE LEADERS.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS WHO SUBMIT WRITTEN APPLICATIONS TO THE FOUNDATION. A PERSONAL INTERVIEW WITH FOUNDATION PERSONNEL IS REQUIRED FOR ALL POTENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS. RECIPIENTS MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AND PROOF OF GRADES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE SCHOLARSHIP. ALL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.Expenses $2,427,696 · grants $2,427,696
- ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO THE BEACON INC WHICH IS LOCATED IN FORT SCOTT KANSAS. THE BEACON SERVES LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN BOURBON COUNTY BY PROVIDING FOOD AND OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES.Expenses $36,000 · grants $36,000
- SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUAL FOR FUNERAL EXPENSESExpenses $10,000 · grants $10,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 48-1093604
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $25,545,812
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,004,552
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $5,151,868 | $4,145,383 | $25,545,812 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $3,909,229 | $3,578,745 | $23,999,694 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $5,893,669 | $3,292,549 | $21,422,633 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 48-1093604).
Questions about THE ELLIS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of THE ELLIS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ELLIS FOUNDATION is 48-1093604.
- Is THE ELLIS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to THE ELLIS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE ELLIS FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE ELLIS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE ELLIS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE ELLIS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names CHRIS D ELLIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE ELLIS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $412,684 (CHRIS D ELLIS, PRESIDENT/CE).
- How much revenue does THE ELLIS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,151,868, expenses of $4,145,383 and total assets of $25,545,812 at year end.
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