Ernest B Ellis Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ernest B Ellis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1994, with $131,775 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1 Iron St, Boston, MA, 02210 EIN 61-6208191 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$132K
▲ 16.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$12K
Net assets
$3.1M
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 Ernest B Ellis 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 rating2987 mo reserves · +91% 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 Ernest B Ellis Foundation: 2987 mo reserves · +91% 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 Ernest B Ellis 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 Ernest B Ellis Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1 Iron St, Boston, MA, 02210
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $168K (FY2015) to $132K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.1M
Operating margin
90.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131,775▲16.1% | $12,415▼22.0% | $3,089,836▲4.0% | $3,089,836▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $113,526▼42.1% | $15,918▼9.4% | $2,969,656▲3.4% | $2,969,656▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $196,009▼19.7% | $17,579▲10.6% | $2,872,050▲6.6% | $2,872,050▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $243,972▲246% | $15,897▲56.9% | $2,693,620▲9.3% | $2,693,620▲9.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $70,493▼35.5% | $10,133▼28.0% | $2,465,546▲2.5% | $2,465,546▲2.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $109,304▼6.9% | $14,080▲8.8% | $2,405,187▲4.1% | $2,405,187▲4.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $117,429▲47.4% | $12,943▼0.2% | $2,309,962▲4.7% | $2,309,962▲4.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $79,686▲6.3% | $12,974▼4.5% | $2,205,477▲3.1% | $2,205,477▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $74,995▼55.4% | $13,580▼24.4% | $2,138,764▲3.0% | $2,138,764▲3.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $168,175 | $17,967▼36.7% | $2,077,350▲22.5% | $2,077,350▲22.5% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $28,388▼45.4% | $1,695,810▲7.4% | $1,695,810▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $52,039 | $1,579,180 | $1,579,180 | 990 |
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 Ernest B Ellis Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ernest B Ellis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 61-6208191, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ernest B Ellis Foundation's EIN?
- Ernest B Ellis Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 61-6208191.
- How much revenue does Ernest B Ellis Foundation report?
- Ernest B Ellis Foundation reported $131,775 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ernest B Ellis Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ernest B Ellis Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ernest B Ellis Foundation (EIN 61-6208191) 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.