Stephen Dannhauser

Director/Board Member at ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC.

Net worth: - $ as of 30/05/2026

75 year

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Stephen J.
Dannhauser is an Independent Director at Ellington Financial, Inc. since 2021.
Formerly, Mr. Dannhauser was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP from 2001 to 2012.
Served as Chairman & Director at Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc. in 2010.
Held the position of Chairman at New York Police & Fire Widow's & Children's Benefit Fund.
Served as Director at The Partnership for New York City, Inc., United Way of New York City, The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, Citizens Committee for New York City, and National Minority Business Council, Inc. Was Independent Director at Hydra Industries Acquisition Corp.
from 2014 to 2016.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from The State University of New York in 1972 and a graduate degree from Brooklyn Law School in 1975.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC. -.--%	30/03/2026	0 ( -.--% )	- $	30/05/2026

Stephen Dannhauser active positions

Companies	Position	Start
ELLINGTON FINANCIAL INC.	Director/Board Member	26/01/2021

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Former positions of Stephen Dannhauser

Companies	Position	End
Hydra Industries Acquisition Corp. Hydra Industries Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a development stage company	Director/Board Member	30/11/2016
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Chief Executive Officer	31/12/2011
United Way of New York City United Way of New York City Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides community support services	Director/Board Member	-
Citizens Committee for New York City Citizens Committee for New York City Citizens Committee for New York City is a microgranting organization that empowers grassroots leaders, community groups, and small businesses across all five boroughs by providing microgrants of up to $5,000 through programs such as the Community Leaders Grant and the Neighborhood Business Grant. Citizens Committee for New York City provides collaborative impact grants and fellowships to experienced leaders, hosts office hours to assist grant applicants, and organizes an annual gala to celebrate and fundraise for community-driven change. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. These grants support resident-led projects in areas including arts, education, environment, health, economic development, and public safety, as well as small businesses that positively impact their local communities. The organization also offers capacity-building support, including coaching, workshops, networking opportunities, and connections to city agencies and partners, fostering a network of over 500 grassroots organizations and leaders.	Director/Board Member	-
New York Police & Fire Widow's & Children's Benefit Fund New York Police & Fire Widow's & Children's Benefit Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as membership organization	Chairman	-

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Private companies	12
Ellington Financial, Inc. Ellington Financial, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust which invests in residential & commercial mortgage loans and mortgage-backed securities	Finance
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
The State University of New York The State University of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Partnership for New York City, Inc. The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a charitable organization	Commercial Services
Brooklyn Law School Brooklyn Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
United Way of New York City United Way of New York City Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides community support services	Health Services
The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc. Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides child and youth care services	Health Services
Citizens Committee for New York City Citizens Committee for New York City Citizens Committee for New York City is a microgranting organization that empowers grassroots leaders, community groups, and small businesses across all five boroughs by providing microgrants of up to $5,000 through programs such as the Community Leaders Grant and the Neighborhood Business Grant. Citizens Committee for New York City provides collaborative impact grants and fellowships to experienced leaders, hosts office hours to assist grant applicants, and organizes an annual gala to celebrate and fundraise for community-driven change. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. These grants support resident-led projects in areas including arts, education, environment, health, economic development, and public safety, as well as small businesses that positively impact their local communities. The organization also offers capacity-building support, including coaching, workshops, networking opportunities, and connections to city agencies and partners, fostering a network of over 500 grassroots organizations and leaders.
New York Police & Fire Widow's & Children's Benefit Fund New York Police & Fire Widow's & Children's Benefit Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as membership organization	Commercial Services
National Minority Business Council, Inc. National Minority Business Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization dedicated to providing business assistance, educational opportunities, seminars, purchasing listings and related services	Commercial Services
Hydra Industries Acquisition Corp. Hydra Industries Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a development stage company	Finance