Ellman Family Foundation, Inc.
A private family foundation established in 2005, supporting charitable organizations across Florida, California, and beyond with over $1 million in total grants.
Our Mission
Since 2005, the Ellman Family Foundation has been committed to supporting preselected charitable organizations that make a meaningful difference. With 97 grants totaling over $1 million, we focus on educational, medical, and humanitarian causes across Florida, California, and the Washington D.C. area.
Purpose-Driven
Every initiative we support aligns with our core values of community empowerment and sustainable impact.
Community-Focused
We believe in the power of collective action and partner with organizations that strengthen community bonds.
Lasting Impact
Our giving strategy prioritizes programs that create measurable, long-term positive change.
Focus Areas
We concentrate our philanthropic efforts in areas where we believe we can make the greatest impact.
Educational & Social
Supporting universities, Jewish educational centers, and social organizations including Nova Southeastern University, Boston University, and Johns Hopkins University.
Medical Services
Funding healthcare institutions like Mount Sinai Medical Center, St. Helena Hospital Foundation, and American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro.
Humanitarian
Supporting humanitarian causes including The Cupboard, Goodman JFS of Broward, and Humane Society of Broward County.
Community Organizations
Partnering with community organizations across Florida, Washington D.C., California, and 12 states nationwide.
Our Impact
Since 2005, the Ellman Family Foundation has made a meaningful difference in communities across the nation.
$1M+
Total Grants Distributed
97
Grants Awarded
43
Organizations Supported
12
States Reached
Recent Grant Recipients (2023)
Jewish Institute For National Security Of America
Washington, DC
Meor Boston
Boston, MA
Jewish Federation Of San Diego County
San Diego, CA
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Miami Beach, FL
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chabad Lubavitch Of Ft Lauderdale
Ft Lauderdale, FL
About the Foundation
The Ellman Family Foundation, Inc. was established in 2005 as a private family foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Led by President J. Leon Ellman and Vice Presidents Neil Ellman, Elaine Ellman, Lance Ellman, and Kevin Sirop, our foundation is governed by a dedicated team committed to thoughtful philanthropy.
Since our founding, we have distributed 97 grants totaling over $1 million to 43 unique organizations. Our grantmaking has grown steadily, from $117,000 in 2020 to $231,000 in 2023, with our most active year being 2022 when we distributed $541,000 across 42 grants.
As a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 20-1675201), contributions to the Ellman Family Foundation are tax-deductible. We primarily fund organizations in Florida (44%), Washington D.C. (11%), and California (13%), with grantmaking reaching organizations across 12 states.
“We believe that generosity has the power to transform lives and strengthen communities. Our commitment is to be thoughtful stewards of our resources, carefully selecting organizations whose missions align with our values.”
J. Leon Ellman
President, Ellman Family Foundation
Contact Us
We welcome inquiries from organizations whose missions align with our philanthropic goals.
Organization
Ellman Family Foundation, Inc.
Address
4000 Cypress Grove Way APT 503Pompano Beach, FL 33069
United States
Phone
(954) 872-9344Please note that the Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals. We identify and approach organizations whose work aligns with our mission.