Ellinson Foundation Limited

Ellinson Foundation Limited, incorporated in 1967, is a discreet, family-led grantmaking charity governed by a small board of trustees, with a singular mission to promote and assist Jewish charitable activities, institutions, and funds in the UK and abroad. Rooted in a heritage-minded ethos, it sustains Jewish communal infrastructure through consistent, reliable grants, emphasizing partnership with established organizations to advance welfare, education, culture, and community life. Operating without a public website or detailed strategy, its moderate annual distributions of £250,000–£400,000 reflect a traditional philosophy of enabling vital Jewish services year-on-year.

The foundation supports core costs, capacity building, running costs, and programme delivery for Jewish synagogues, schools, welfare agencies, and cultural projects worldwide, with no geographic restrictions beyond its Jewish focus. It prioritizes thematic areas like community support and institutional strengthening, favoring medium to large established charities over grassroots or startups.

Eligible entities are strictly UK-registered charities serving Jewish communities; there are no formal income thresholds, though preferences lean toward proven organizations. Unsolicited applications are not accepted—grants are awarded discretionarily on a rolling basis via trustee networks to pre-selected recipients, with no published deadlines or portals. Typical grants range from £5,000 to £50,000.

Distinctive for its exclusive Jewish remit, minimal outward communication, and enduring commitment to recognized institutions, the foundation excludes non-Jewish causes, capital-only projects, or unknown applicants, positioning it as a quiet, mission-specific pillar of Jewish charitable life.