David W Ellis Family Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
David W Ellis Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Hilton Head, South Carolina, registered in 1994, with $284,092 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
40 Saint Andrews Pl, Hilton Head, SC, 29928 EIN 64-0838134 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$284K
▲ 1997.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$38K
Net assets
$568K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for David W Ellis Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating180 mo reserves · +87% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For David W Ellis Family Foundation: 180 mo reserves · +87% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for David W Ellis Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For David W Ellis Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 40 Saint Andrews Pl, Hilton Head, SC, 29928
- City
- Hilton Head
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $25K (FY2013) to $284K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $600Net assets $568K
Operating margin
86.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$569K
Total liabilities
$600
Net assets
$568K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $284,092▲1998% | $37,905▼1.0% | $568,427▲76.2% | $569,027▲76.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $13,543▲8.6% | $38,271▼1.5% | $322,516▼7.1% | $323,116▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $12,469▲5.8% | $38,867▲7.0% | $347,244▼7.1% | $347,844▼7.1% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $11,787▼0.2% | $36,330▲8.3% | $373,642▼6.2% | $374,242▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $11,816▼89.0% | $33,550▼1.1% | $398,185▼5.2% | $398,785▼5.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $107,580▲2837% | $33,931▼12.0% | $420,151▲21.1% | $420,751▲21.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $3,663▼81.7% | $38,556▲19.2% | $346,822▼9.2% | $347,422▼9.1% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $20,010▼0.5% | $32,348▲12.8% | $382,103▼3.2% | $382,103▼3.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $20,105▼40.2% | $28,680▼19.5% | $394,548▼2.2% | $394,548▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $33,594▲42.5% | $35,646▲16.0% | $403,300▼0.6% | $403,300▼0.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $23,583▼4.6% | $30,738▼8.5% | $405,808▼1.9% | $405,808▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $24,722 | $33,605 | $413,562 | $413,562 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is David W Ellis Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. David W Ellis Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 64-0838134, based in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is David W Ellis Family Foundation's EIN?
- David W Ellis Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 64-0838134.
- How much revenue does David W Ellis Family Foundation report?
- David W Ellis Family Foundation reported $284,092 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does David W Ellis Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades David W Ellis Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for David W Ellis Family Foundation (EIN 64-0838134) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.