Civic Intelligence

The Ellis Foundation

EIN 48-1093604 • 501(c)3 • Fort Scott, KS

Profile

Our mission is to provide high school graduates access to higher education. We do so by enabling individuals, corporations, foundations and other institutions to partner with us to provide scholarships that prepare students to become america's future leaders.

PO Box 54Fort Scott, KS 66701

theellisfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

7th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

7th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

75th percentile

20%

Higher net margin than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

62nd percentile

9.2%

Faster asset growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Revenue Growth

21st percentile

-6.5%

Faster revenue growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2025

Assets

Up

$25,545,812

Up $1,546,118 (+6.4%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$29,662

Down $1,338 (-4.3%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$25,516,150

Up $1,547,456 (+6.5%) from 2024

Revenue

Up

$5,151,868

Up $1,242,639 (+32%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$4,145,383

Up $566,638 (+16%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$1,006,485

Up $676,001 (+205%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$30M$20M$10M$0Assets 2011: $3,698,455Liabilities 2011: $710Net Assets 2011: $3,697,7452011Assets 2012: $11,425,091Liabilities 2012: $506Net Assets 2012: $11,424,5852012Assets 2013: $13,957,388Liabilities 2013: $72,293Net Assets 2013: $13,885,0952013Assets 2014: $15,467,741Liabilities 2014: $8,015Net Assets 2014: $15,459,7262014Assets 2015: $15,071,894Liabilities 2015: $5,932Net Assets 2015: $15,065,9622015Assets 2016: $14,072,821Liabilities 2016: $12,457Net Assets 2016: $14,060,3642016Assets 2017: $15,307,725Liabilities 2017: $9,639Net Assets 2017: $15,298,0862017Assets 2018: $16,535,533Liabilities 2018: $10,494Net Assets 2018: $16,525,0392018Assets 2019: $16,778,780Liabilities 2019: $11,683Net Assets 2019: $16,767,0972019Assets 2020: $15,339,515Liabilities 2020: $18,777Net Assets 2020: $15,320,7382020Assets 2021: $20,353,210Liabilities 2021: $8,844Net Assets 2021: $20,344,3662021Assets 2022: $20,336,209Liabilities 2022: $13,881Net Assets 2022: $20,322,3282022Assets 2023: $21,422,633Liabilities 2023: $26,210Net Assets 2023: $21,396,4232023Assets 2024: $23,999,694Liabilities 2024: $31,000Net Assets 2024: $23,968,6942024Assets 2025: $25,545,812Liabilities 2025: $29,662Net Assets 2025: $25,516,1502025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$25,545,812
Liabilities$29,662
Net Assets$25,516,150

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2011: $1,621,6112011Expenses 2012: $1,658,9972012Expenses 2013: $1,813,1222013Revenue 2014: $2,327,883Expenses 2014: $1,896,109Net Income 2014: $431,7742014Revenue 2015: $2,181,725Expenses 2015: $1,972,256Net Income 2015: $209,4692015Revenue 2016: $1,369,174Expenses 2016: $1,996,332Net Income 2016: -$627,1582016Revenue 2017: $2,623,750Expenses 2017: $2,312,296Net Income 2017: $311,4542017Revenue 2018: $3,135,613Expenses 2018: $2,371,811Net Income 2018: $763,8022018Revenue 2019: $3,105,100Expenses 2019: $2,592,774Net Income 2019: $512,3262019Revenue 2020: $3,122,591Expenses 2020: $2,444,502Net Income 2020: $678,0892020Revenue 2021: $3,047,203Expenses 2021: $2,666,681Net Income 2021: $380,5222021Revenue 2022: $3,723,218Expenses 2022: $2,886,828Net Income 2022: $836,3902022Revenue 2023: $5,893,669Expenses 2023: $3,292,549Net Income 2023: $2,601,1202023Revenue 2024: $3,909,229Expenses 2024: $3,578,745Net Income 2024: $330,4842024Revenue 2025: $5,151,868Expenses 2025: $4,145,383Net Income 2025: $1,006,4852025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$5,151,868
Expenses$4,145,383
Net Income$1,006,485

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$25.5$0.03$25.5$5.15$4.15$1.01
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$24.0$0.03$24.0$3.91$3.58$0.33
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$21.4$0.03$21.4$5.89$3.29$2.60
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.3$0.01$20.3$3.72$2.89$0.84
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.4$0.01$20.3$3.05$2.67$0.38
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.3$0.02$15.3$3.12$2.44$0.68
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.8$0.01$16.8$3.11$2.59$0.51
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.5$0.01$16.5$3.14$2.37$0.76
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.3$0.01$15.3$2.62$2.31$0.31
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$14.1$0.01$14.1$1.37$2.00$0.63
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.1$0.01$15.1$2.18$1.97$0.21
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.5$0.01$15.5$2.33$1.90$0.43
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$14.0$0.07$13.9$1.81
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.4$0.00$11.4$1.66
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.70$0.00$3.70$1.62
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025
Signed
Jan 21, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$9,004,552
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to provide high school graduates access to higher education. We do so by enabling individuals, corporations, foundations and other institutions to partner with us to provide scholarships that prepare students to become americas future leaders.

To provide high school graduates who have limited financial resources access to higher education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$21,545,202$22,579,547▲ $1,034,345
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,500,000$1,750,000▲ $250,000
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$603,278$568,116▼ $35,162
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$319,441$539,241▲ $219,800
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$11,730$12,331▲ $601
Accounts Receivable$20,043$7▼ $20,036
Total Assets$23,999,694$25,545,812▲ $1,546,118
Other Assets Total-$96,570-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$31,000$29,662▼ $1,338
Total Liabilities$31,000$29,662▼ $1,338
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$17,047,882$18,240,652▲ $1,192,770
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$6,920,812$7,275,498▲ $354,686
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$23,968,694$25,516,150▲ $1,547,456
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$23,999,694$25,545,812▲ $1,546,118

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$345,369$205,773$551,142
Other Land Buildings$216,148$132,894$349,042
Equipment$577$89,846$90,423
Land$6,022-$6,022

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$2,788,159$192,000▼ $52,835-$2,927,324
2023$2,539,662-▲ $248,497-$2,788,159
2022$2,570,609-▼ $30,947-$2,539,662
2021$2,565,366-▲ $5,243-$2,570,609
2020$2,309,813-▲ $255,553-$2,565,366
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Chris D EllisPresident/ceFT$412,684$6,147$418,831
Chris D EllisPresident/CEO-$274,808$144,023$418,831
Catherine D EllisSecretary/trPT$139,737$8,026$147,763

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bobby PattonDirector
Christopher EllisDirector
Joshua ShafferDirector
Michael CilessenDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$4,369,827
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$771,484
Other Revenue
$10,557
All Other Contributions
$3,380,869
Change in Net Assets
$1,006,485

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Securities Publicly Traded1$369,206
Total Noncash Contributions1$369,206
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,473,696
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,307,996
Other Expenses$363,691
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Individuals$2,437,696--$2,437,696
Other Salaries and Wages-$607,579-$607,579
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$566,595-$566,595
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$108,033-$108,033
Depreciation Depletion-$75,558-$75,558
Payroll Taxes-$73,076-$73,076
Other Employee Benefits-$58,251-$58,251
Travel-$46,262-$46,262
Grants to Domestic Orgs$36,000--$36,000
Occupancy-$29,268-$29,268
Information Technology-$21,661-$21,661
Office Expenses-$18,639-$18,639
Fees for Services Management-$10,734-$10,734
All Other Expenses-$5,424-$5,424
Pension Plan Contributions-$2,495-$2,495
Insurance-$2,349-$2,349
Advertising-$2,183-$2,183
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,100-$2,100
Other Expenses-$1,920-$1,920
Total Functional Expenses$2,473,696$1,671,687$0$4,145,383
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
The BeaconFort Scott, KS501c3Food for the Needy$36,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

Chris ellis catherine ellis president sec/treas spouse chris ellis joshua schaffer president director son chris ellis christopher ellis president director son

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

A copy of the form 990 is provided to the board members as part of the board of directors' meeting materials. Any directors not present receive an email with the form 990 attached.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

The board of directors reviews all policies at its annual meeting. Any potential conflicts of interest are disclosed and documented.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

The board of directors determine the president/executive director's compensation. The executive director sets the compensation of all other employees and those amounts are approved by the board of directors.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

Interested parties may request a copy of the foundation's governing documents, policies or financial statements by contacting the office in fort scott, kansas.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Ellis Foundation
EIN
48-1093604
Phone
6202232232
Address
PO BOX 54, FORT SCOTT, KS 66701

Signing Officer

Name
Chris D Ellis
Title
President/CEO
Phone
6202232232
Signed
2026-01-21
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Chris D Ellis
Formed
1990
Legal Domicile
Ks
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
10

Preparer

Firm
Dbb Inc
Address
PO BOX 469, FORT SCOTT, KS 66701-0469
Preparer
Carol J Hill CPA
Phone
6202234300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

Our mission is to provide high school graduates access to higher education. We do so by enabling individuals, corporations, foundations and other institutions to partner with us to provide scholarships that prepare students to become america's future leaders.

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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO STUDENTS AND PAID DIRECTLY TO THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. STUDENTS MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION TO THE FOUNDATION REGARDING THEIR ENROLLMENT AND GRADES IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE SCHOLARSHIP.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION. WE DO SO BY ENABLING INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO PARTNER WITH US TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS TO BECOME AMERICA'S FUTURE LEADERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1CHRIS ELLIS CATHERINE ELLIS PRESIDENT SEC/TREAS SPOUSE CHRIS ELLIS JOSHUA SCHAFFER PRESIDENT DIRECTOR SON CHRIS ELLIS CHRISTOPHER ELLIS PRESIDENT DIRECTOR SON
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS AS PART OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING MATERIALS. ANY DIRECTORS NOT PRESENT RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH THE FORM 990 ATTACHED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS ALL POLICIES AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DISCLOSED AND DOCUMENTED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINE THE PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SETS THE COMPENSATION OF ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES AND THOSE AMOUNTS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5INTERESTED PARTIES MAY REQUEST A COPY OF THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BY CONTACTING THE OFFICE IN FORT SCOTT, KANSAS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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