Paul & Helen Ellis Charitable Trust | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 83-6584353
Foundation Overview
Based in Buffalo, NY, Paul & Helen Ellis Charitable Trust has awarded 155 grants totaling $2,563,512 to organizations in New York. Individual grants range from $500 to $155,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
17 of 32 recipients (53%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in Buffalo (55%), East Aurora (8%), Kenmore (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 1% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (59%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Paul & Helen Ellis Charitable Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bison Children Fund | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Scholarships | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Afterschool Program Support | 2024 |
| Brralliance | $15,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2024 |
| Buffalo Maritime Center | $8,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2024 |
| Buffalo-niagara Honor Flights | $2,500 | Clarence, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Community Rehab Project | $2,000 | Vernon, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Epic | $30,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Program Expansion | 2024 |
| Family Justice Center | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Foundation For Jewish Philanthropie | $59,000 | Getzville, NY, US | Charitable Fund Donation | 2024 |
| Grand Island Catholic Club | $2,500 | Grand Island, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Hospice Buffalo | $30,000 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hosptal Foundation | $25,000 | Kenmore, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2024 |
| Learning Disabilities Association | $15,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Lead716 Program | 2024 |
| Lions Club Of Kenmore | $500 | Kenmore, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Madonna Of The Streets | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Neighbors Foundation Of Grand Islan | $2,500 | Grand Island, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $2,500 | Lackawanna, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Corporation | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Medical Research | 2024 |
| Rural Outreach Center | $3,000 | East Aurora, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Sabah | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Program Expansion | 2024 |
| Seneca Street Cdc | $16,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Variousl Programs | 2024 |
| Spca Serving Erie County | $5,000 | West Seneca, NY, US | Paws Protector Program | 2024 |
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| St Matthias Episcopal Chirch | $1,000 | East Aurora, NY, US | Pet Food Pantry | 2024 |
| St Stephen's Education Foundation | $2,500 | Grand Island, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Stpauls Roman Catholic Church | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Keyless Entry Project | 2024 |
| Stitch Buffalo | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Teacher's Desk | $12,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Program Expansion | 2024 |
| The Tool Library | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2024 |
| Via | $20,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Hvac Purchase | 2024 |
| Wedi | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Children's Programs | 2024 |
| Black Rock Historical Society | $3,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Window Signage | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $30,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Afterschool Program Support | 2023 |
| Buffalo Maritime Center | $16,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2023 |
| Canisius High School | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Cat By Cat Inc | $1,000 | Amherst, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Citizen Science Community Resources | $10,000 | Tonawanda, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Crisis Services | $19,200 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2023 |
| Family Justice Center | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Foundation For Jewish Philanthropie | $81,675 | Getzville, NY, US | Charitable Fund Donation | 2023 |
| Hospice Buffalo | $30,000 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hosptal Foundation | $25,000 | Kenmore, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Lieracy Buffalo Niagara | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Family Literature Corner | 2023 |
| Madonna Of The Streets | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $16,250 | Lackawanna, NY, US | Staff Training | 2023 |
| Ralph C Wilso Jr Niagara Community | $5,000 | Niagara Falls, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Corporation | $25,875 | Buffalo, NY, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Roycrofters-at-large Association | $3,000 | East Aurora, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Seneca Street Cdc | $15,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | After School Programs | 2023 |
| Spca Serving Erie County | $5,000 | West Seneca, NY, US | Paws Protector Program | 2023 |
| Stpauls Roman Catholic Church | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Repaving Parking Lot | 2023 |
| Teacher's Desk | $12,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Black Rock Historical Society | $3,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Window Signage | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $30,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Afterschool Program Support | 2023 |
| Buffalo Maritime Center | $16,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2023 |
| Canisius High School | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Scholarships | 2023 |
| Cat By Cat Inc | $1,000 | Amherst, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Citizen Science Community Resources | $10,000 | Tonawanda, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Crisis Services | $19,200 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2023 |
| Family Justice Center | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Foundation For Jewish Philanthropie | $81,675 | Getzville, NY, US | Charitable Fund Donation | 2023 |
| Hospice Buffalo | $30,000 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hosptal Foundation | $25,000 | Kenmore, NY, US | Capital Campaign | 2023 |
| Lieracy Buffalo Niagara | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Family Literature Corner | 2023 |
| Madonna Of The Streets | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $16,250 | Lackawanna, NY, US | Staff Training | 2023 |
| Ralph C Wilso Jr Niagara Community | $5,000 | Niagara Falls, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2023 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Corporation | $25,875 | Buffalo, NY, US | Medical Research | 2023 |
| Roycrofters-at-large Association | $3,000 | East Aurora, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Seneca Street Cdc | $15,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | After School Programs | 2023 |
| Spca Serving Erie County | $5,000 | West Seneca, NY, US | Paws Protector Program | 2023 |
| Stpauls Roman Catholic Church | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Repaving Parking Lot | 2023 |
| Teacher's Desk | $12,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2023 |
| Autism Services | $15,000 | Amherst, NY, US | Playground Campaign | 2022 |
| Black Rock Historical Society | $2,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2022 |
| Black Rock Riverside Alliance | $16,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2022 |
| Buffalo Maritime Center | $17,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2022 |
| Canisius High School | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Community Rehab Project Inc | $2,500 | Vernon, NY, US | Haiti Work | 2022 |
| Crisis Services | $19,200 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2022 |
| Family Justice Center | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Foundation For Jewish Philanthropie | $140,300 | Getzville, NY, US | Charitable Fund Donation | 2022 |
| Hospice Buffalo | $5,000 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hosptal Foundation | $25,000 | Kenmore, NY, US | Purchase Of Ventilators | 2022 |
| Madonna Of The Streets | $1,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $12,500 | Lackawanna, NY, US | Various Projects | 2022 |
| Roswell Park Comprehensive Care | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Roycrofters-at-large Association | $1,000 | East Aurora, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Rural Outreach Center | $79,500 | East Aurora, NY, US | Various Projects | 2022 |
| Seneca Street Cdc | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | After School And Summer Programs | 2022 |
| Spca Serving Erie County | $5,000 | West Seneca, NY, US | Paws Protector Program | 2022 |
| St Stephen's Education Foundation | $2,500 | Grand Island, NY, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Stpauls Roman Catholic Church | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Teacher's Desk | $2,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Via - Visually Impaired Advancement | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Autism Services | $15,000 | Amherst, NY, US | Playground Campaign | 2022 |
| Black Rock Historical Society | $2,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2022 |
| Black Rock Riverside Alliance | $16,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2022 |
| Buffalo Maritime Center | $17,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2022 |
| Canisius High School | $2,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Community Rehab Project Inc | $2,500 | Vernon, NY, US | Haiti Work | 2022 |
| Crisis Services | $19,200 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2022 |
| Family Justice Center | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Foundation For Jewish Philanthropie | $140,300 | Getzville, NY, US | Charitable Fund Donation | 2022 |
| Hospice Buffalo | $5,000 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hosptal Foundation | $25,000 | Kenmore, NY, US | Purchase Of Ventilators | 2022 |
| Madonna Of The Streets | $1,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $12,500 | Lackawanna, NY, US | Various Projects | 2022 |
| Roswell Park Comprehensive Care | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Medical Research | 2022 |
| Roycrofters-at-large Association | $1,000 | East Aurora, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Rural Outreach Center | $79,500 | East Aurora, NY, US | Various Projects | 2022 |
| Seneca Street Cdc | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | After School And Summer Programs | 2022 |
| Spca Serving Erie County | $5,000 | West Seneca, NY, US | Paws Protector Program | 2022 |
| St Stephen's Education Foundation | $2,500 | Grand Island, NY, US | Scholarships | 2022 |
| Stpauls Roman Catholic Church | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Religious | 2022 |
| Teacher's Desk | $2,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Via - Visually Impaired Advancement | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2022 |
| Black Rock Historical Society | $8,522 | Buffalo, NY, US | Display Case And Lighting | 2021 |
| Black Rock Riverside Alliance | $7,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2021 |
| Buffalo Maritime Center | $16,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2021 |
| Camp Good Days & Special Times | $2,500 | Mendon, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Canisius High School | $3,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Community Rehab Project Inc | $2,000 | Vernon, NY, US | Haiti Work | 2021 |
| Crisis Services | $31,700 | Buffalo, NY, US | Security System | 2021 |
| Family Justice Center | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Foundation For Jewish Philanthropie | $155,000 | Getzville, NY, US | Charitable Fund Donation | 2021 |
| Hospice Buffalo | $20,000 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | Angel Fund | 2021 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hosptal Foundation | $25,000 | Kenmore, NY, US | Renovation Of Icu | 2021 |
| Madonna Of The Streets | $3,500 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charity's Stated Purpose | 2021 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $3,500 | Lackawanna, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Providence Farm | $35,000 | Orchard Park, NY, US | Purchase Land | 2021 |
| Roswell Park Comprehensive Care | $28,750 | Buffalo, NY, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Roycrofters-at-large Association | $1,500 | East Aurora, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Rural Outreach Center | $5,500 | East Aurora, NY, US | Various Projects | 2021 |
| Seneca Street Cdc | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | After School And Summer Programs | 2021 |
| Stpauls Roman Catholic Church | $5,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Wings Of Hope | $2,500 | Orchard Park, NY, US | General Operating | 2021 |
| Autism Services Inc | $15,000 | Amherst, NY, US | Playground Campaign | 2020 |
| Black Rock Riverside Alliance | $24,540 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2020 |
| Buffalo Maritime Center | $15,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Various Projects | 2020 |
| Community Foundation For Greater | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Covid 19 Recovery | 2020 |
| Community Rehab Project Inc | $2,000 | Vernon, NY, US | Haiti Work | 2020 |
| Family Justice Center | $1,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charity's Stated Purpose | 2020 |
| Foundation For Jewish Philanthropie | $120,000 | Getzville, NY, US | Charitable Fund Donation | 2020 |
| Hospice Buffalo | $20,000 | Cheektowaga, NY, US | Essential Care For Children | 2020 |
| Kenmore Mercy Hosptal Foundation | $25,000 | Kenmore, NY, US | Renovation Of Icu | 2020 |
| Madonna Of The Streets | $42,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Charity's Stated Purpose | 2020 |
| Our Lady Of Victory | $15,000 | Lackawanna, NY, US | Coming Home Project | 2020 |
| Roswell Park Comprehensive Care | $25,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Medical Research | 2020 |
| Roycrofters-at-large Association | $2,000 | East Aurora, NY, US | Strategic Plan | 2020 |
| Rural Outreach Center | $15,000 | East Aurora, NY, US | Various Projects | 2020 |
| St Stephens | $3,000 | Grand Island, NY, US | Religious | 2020 |
| Stpauls Roman Catholic Church | $10,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Religious | 2020 |
| The Teachers Desk | $18,000 | Buffalo, NY, US | Free Educational Supplies | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 83-6584353 |
| Website | http://www.ellistrustwny.org |
| Address | 600 AIRBORNE PARKWAY SUITE 120 Buffalo, NY 14225-1434 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Paul & Helen Ellis Charitable Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | John Bartlo |
|---|---|
| Trustee | William R Pictor |
| Trustee | Mary Ann Aures |
Forms 990-PF
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