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Private foundation · EIN 33-0640946

Bell Charitable Foundation

Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Bell Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $628K in grants and contributions paid across 26 grants, with $8.53M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Walk Away Foundation, Graves' Disease and Thyroid Foundation and Government Accountability Institute.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Walk Away FoundationNew York, NYSupport Programs to Push Back on Radical Left Agenda under the Walk Away Program$100,000
Graves' Disease and Thyroid FoundationRancho Santa Fe, CAProvide education and support for people with Graves' Disease & Thyroid Disorders$85,000
Government Accountability InstituteTallahassee, FLSupport Programs to Investigate Government Capitalism and Misuse of Taxpayer Monies$25,000
Helen Woodward Animal CenterRancho Santa Fe, CASponsor Pet AniMeals Program$25,000
Not Me CA IncSan Diego, CASupport for women's safety program$25,000
Judicial Watch IncWashington DC, DCSupport programs That Fight for Accountability, Integrity in Law$25,000
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CASupport Programs To Protect American Constitutional Rights$25,000
Thomas More SocietyChicago, ILSupport Programs that Defend America's Pro-Life Movement$25,000
America First Legal FoundationWashington DC, DCSupport Programs that Protect America First Principles$25,000
Center for American LibertyLeesburg, VASupport Programs to Defend First Amendment Freedoms & Civil Liberties of Americans$20,000
IsiWilmington, DESupport Programs to Preserve Principles & Institutions That Foster Liberty$20,000
National Center for Law & PolicyEscondido, CASupport the Legal Defense of Client's Constitutional Rights & the Constitution$20,000
National Legal & Policy CenterFalls Church, VASupport Programs to Promote Ethics in Public Life$20,000
Pacific Justice InstituteSacramento, CASupport Programs Specializing in the Defense of Religious Freedom, Parental Rights & Other Civil Liberties$20,000
The Village Community Presbyterian ChurchRancho Santa Fe, CASupport the Church Programs$20,000
Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CASupport Programs That Promote American Values & Change Lives$20,000
Texas Public Policy FoundationAustin, TXSupport Programs to Build & Promote Conservative Public Policies$20,000
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZTo support educational programs$20,000
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DCSupport programs to preserve and protect conservative ideals$20,000
The Claremont InstituteClaremont, CAPromotes Principles of American Founding$20,000
Freedom AllianceWinchester, VASupport Programs to Advance Heritage of Freedom$10,000
Meals On WheelsSan Diego, CASupport Meals On Wheels Programs$10,000
Hospice of the North CoastCarlsbad, CASupport for the care of the critically ill$10,000
Rancho Coastal Humane SocietyEncinitas, CASupport animal shelter programs$10,000
Council for National PolicyWashington DC, DCCNP Membership Sponsor Renewal$6,000

The 25 largest of 26 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Bell Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Bell Charitable Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Bell Charitable Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $628,000 in grants and contributions paid (26 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Bell Charitable Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Walk Away Foundation (NY), $100K, Graves' Disease and Thyroid Foundation (CA), $85K, Government Accountability Institute (FL), $25K, Helen Woodward Animal Center (CA), $25K and Not Me CA Inc (CA), $25K.