Quick Summary
Name: Ellison Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2,647,304 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $100 - $600,000 |
| Average Grant | ~$29,000 |
| Application Method | Rolling |
Contact Details
- Address: 400 112th Ave NE, Suite 230, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Phone: 425-450-2300
- Email: bhurlbut@ellison-foundation.org
- Website: https://ellison-foundation.org/
Geographic Focus
- Primarily Washington State
- Majority of grants stay in the Seattle area and greater Seattle region
- Some grants to Pacific Northwest organizations
Funding Priorities
The foundation focuses on three main areas:
Medicine & Medical Research
- Hospital and medical research support
- Stem cell research
- Clinical programs
- Major recipients: Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington Institute for Stem Cell Regenerative Medicine, Overlake Hospital Foundation, Odessa Brown Clinic
Education
- K-12 public school teacher grants ($1,000-$10,000) for curriculum development and professional learning
- Higher education pathways for students facing barriers to completion
- Support for lifelong achievement and successful post-secondary outcomes
Human Services
- Programs serving homeless and vulnerable people
- Family support services
- Responsible and effective programs in the greater Seattle region
What They Don't Fund
Information about specific exclusions is not publicly detailed on their website.
Application Method
For Education Grants (K-12 Teachers):
- Annual application cycle with fixed deadlines
- Applicants notified by early April
- Must be certified K-12 public or charter school teachers in Washington State
- Applications through online process at ellison-foundation.org
For Medical and Human Services Grants:
- Rolling applications accepted year-round
- Submit one-page proposal via email to Bob Hurlbut (bhurlbut@ellison-foundation.org)
- Must align with foundation priorities
- Organization must have 501(c)(3) status
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