Private foundation · EIN 20-4767807 · Detroit, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Henry and Mary Ellen Bellaimeyfoundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $190K total, median $4,250. 41% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$190K
Median grant
$4,250
Stays in MI
41%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2024

32 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Johns Annual GivingSouth Minneapolis, MNChurch$19K
Capuchin Soup KitchenDetroit, MIMeals$12K
Cristo Rey High SchoolDetroit, MIEducation$12K
Detroit Loyola High SchoolDetroit, MIEducation$12K
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDMedical services/supplies$12K
Focus HopeDetroit, MIHousing/meals/education$12K
Gesu Church and SchoolDetroit, MIEducation$12K
Holy Redeemer SchoolDetroit, MIEducation$12K
Thaw the Heat and Warmth FundDetroit, MIHousing$12K
Friends of San Lucas TolimanEagan, MNEducation$9,000
Freedom HouseDetroit, MIShelter$8,000
Cisv DetroitFerndale, MIEducation$7,500
Mercy Education ProjectDetroit, MIEducation$6,000
Pingree FarmsHighland Park, MIEducation$5,000
Metro State UniversitySt Paul, MNEducation$5,000
Living Arts DetroitDetroit, MIEducation$4,500
Global Rights for WomenMinneapolis, MNEducation$4,000
Planned Parenthood of MnSt Paul, MNEducation$4,000
Simpson Community HousingMinneapolis, MNAffordable housing$4,000
Urban HomeworksMinneapolis, MNAffordable housing$4,000
U of D JesuitDetroit, MIEducation$3,000
EdalliesMinneapolis, MNEducation reform$2,000
Haverford CollegeHaverford, PAEducation$2,000
St Johns Church Haiti FundSouth Minneapolis, MNDisaster relief, education$2,000
Agape Oasis of LoveMinneapolis, MNChild care & family education$1,000
States Newsroom (mn Reformer)Washington, DCJournalisam$1,000
Rtmn - Rebuilding Together MnMinneapolis, MNRevitalizing of communities$1,000
Islamic Resource GroupSt Anthony, MNInterfaith education$500
MinnpostMinneapolis, MNCommunity journalism$500
YMCA Camp MenogynLake Elmo, MNYouth leadership training$500
Minnesota Public RadioSt Paul, MNPublic affairs radio$400
Breck SchoolGolden Valley, MNEducation$300

By state: Michigan 13 · Minnesota 16 · Maryland 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Henry and Mary Ellen Bellaimeyfoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan, administered in care of M Therese Bellaimey, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Henry and Mary Ellen Bellaimeyfoundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Henry and Mary Ellen Bellaimeyfoundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $190K across 32 grants, a median of $4,250.

Where does Henry and Mary Ellen Bellaimeyfoundation give?

Michigan (13 grants), Minnesota (16 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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