Ellis Early Learning Fund
The Ellis Early Learning Fund is an annual program of inviting and recognizing charitable support at leadership levels. Special recognition opportunities are available at levels from $1,000 to $100,000 a year.
Support Ellis
One time or monthly gifts of all sizes are welcome and appreciated.
Delivering the Ellis experience is possible thanks to our giving community, including generous past and present parents, whose support assists in bridging a 25% gap in revenue for Ellis' operating expenses.
If paying by check please mail to:
Development Department
Ellis Early Learning
58 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
Donor Advised Funds
A donor advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving program that allows you to support Ellis. Please reach out if you utilize Fidelity Charitable®, Schwab Charitable®, or any other DAF so we can help you direct your gift to Ellis.
Gifts of Stock
Ellis accepts gifts of appreciated stock. When you give appreciated stock, Ellis receives the full value of the stock, while you avoid paying capital gains tax.
To make a gift of stock, simply contact your financial institution and request the shares be transferred directly to our account at Fidelity. You will need the following information:
Broker: Fidelity Investments
DTC#: 0226
Account Name: Ellis Memorial & Eldredge House Inc.
Routing Number: Z46152501
Tax ID: 04-2104168
In-Kind Gifts
We greatly appreciate you thinking of Ellis, and will gratefully accept items in the same quality condition you would accept for your own family. We expect all items to be free of tears, soils, chips, or broken pieces.
Please fill out the inquiry form below, and Stephanie will be in touch to arrange a drop-off between the hours of 10am-3pm, Monday through Friday.
Items we will happily accept:
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Event tickets to Boston area museums, aquariums, zoos, sports games, concerts, plays, etc.
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Children's clothing and shoes (new is preferable, gently used acceptable)
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Art supplies (new)
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Education supplies (new)
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Non-perishable food items
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Gift cards
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Board games (must contain all pieces)
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Educational toys
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Baby gear
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Books
Items we unfortunately cannot accept:
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Household goods such as couches, beds, kitchenware, etc.
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Soft toys (stuffed animals, blankets, etc)
Planned Gifts
Planning a legacy gift is rewarding and easier than you may think.
Legacy gifts are a meaningful and rewarding way to transform lives and set an important example for future generations. There are a number of creative ways you can give to Ellis, whether you name us in your will or create a more complex arrangement. If you have designated Ellis in a planned gift, please let us know so we can properly thank you.