Ellis Center For Educational Excellence
- Assets
- $39.4m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Founding
- 09/2006
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 20-2822602
Organization Overview
Ellis Center For Educational Excellence is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ellis Center For Educational Excellence is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2023, Ellis Center For Educational Excellence generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 03/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Ellis Center For Educational Excellence has awarded 179 individual grants totaling $16,916,200. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AN AZ NONPROFIT CORPORATION, SO LONG AS THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. REMAINS A QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IS FOCUSED ON APPLYING AND DEMONSTRATING NEW EDUCATIONAL IDEAS, POLICIES AND PRACTICES IN ARIZONA SCHOOL SYSTEMS. THE CENTER WORKS TO CREATE A SPACE WHERE EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS CAN COME TOGETHER TO EDUCATE AND TRAIN PARENTS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND EDUCATION ADVOCATES TO PERFORM KEY SUPPORTIVE ROLES IN ENHANCING QUALITY EDUCATION IN ARIZONA. IN EXECUTING ITS MISSION, THE CENTER EMPLOYS VARIOUS STRATEGIES, INCLUDING PROGRAM SUPPORT AND POLICY ANALYSIS, FORMULATION AND ADVOCACY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rufus Glasper Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gwen Calhoun Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shelley Cohn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ron Butler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Luna Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael E Kelly Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bank Of America Na (Merrill) Broker Management Fee | 3/30/23 | $158,661 |
Arizona Community Foundation Management Fee | 3/30/23 | $632,555 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,089,665 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,401,039 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,490,704 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,616,100 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $632,555 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $189,152 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $10 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,437,817 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $39,411,113 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $39,411,113 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $170,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $170,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $39,241,113 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $39,411,113 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ellis Center For Educational Excellence has awarded $1,616,100 in support to 21 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: FY '23 PROGRAMS, SUPPORT FOR "CHANGING THE NARRATIVE", AND SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION PROGRA | $291,100 |
ARIZONA CENTER FOR INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING PURPOSE: ACCOUNTABILITY IN ARIZONA EDUCATION | $50,000 |
PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC INNOVATION PURPOSE: PIPELINE AZ CAPACITIY BUILDING | $100,000 |
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: FIRST STAR ASU ACADEMY PROGRAM | $75,000 |
CITY CENTER FOR COLLABORATIVE LEARNING PURPOSE: FOR COMMUNITYSHARE: ACCOUNTABILITY IN ARIZONA EDUCATION PROGRAM | $50,000 |
ARIZONA BUSINESS AND EDUCATION COALITION PURPOSE: ABEC CAREER EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT PROJECT | $60,000 |