Private foundation · EIN 23-2384942 · Burien, Washington

Elaine and Vincent Bell Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $87K total, median $3,000. 39% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
28
$87K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in WA
39%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Volunteers in MedicineWest Chester, PAGeneral program support$8,000
Tides CenterSan Francisco, CA$4,000 palestine legal project & $3,000 adalah justice$7,000
Native MovementFairbanks, AKGeneral program support$6,700
Prevention Point PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral program support$5,900
Greater Fairbanks Community HospitaFairbanks, AKGeneral program support$5,000
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYGeneral program support$4,200
The Alaska Community FoundationAnchorage, AKGeneral program support$4,000
The Food TrustPhiladelphia, PAGeneral program support$4,000
Bellingham Food BankBellingham, WAGeneral program support$3,500
White Center Food BankSeattle, WAGeneral program support$3,500
Nationalities Service Center of PhiPhiladelphia, PAGeneral program support$3,300
SepiaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral program support$3,200
Social Justice Fund NwSeattle, WAGeneral program support$3,000
Neighborworks MontanaGreat Falls, MTGeneral program support$3,000
Philadelphia Film SocietyPhiladelphia, PAGeneral program support$3,000
Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NYGeneral program support$2,700
Seattle Public Library FoundationSeattle, WAGeneral program support$2,500
Fairbanks Community Food BankFairbanks, AKGeneral program support$2,000
Na'ah Illahee FundSeattle, WAGeneral program support$1,700
Northwest Immigrant Rights ProjectSeattle, WAGeneral program support$1,700
Boys and Girls Club of King CountySeattle, WAGeneral program support$1,500
Ballard Food BankSeattle, WAGeneral program support$1,500
Seattle Arts Lectures SalSeattle, WAGeneral program support$1,500
WxpnPhiladelphia, PAMusicians on call program support$1,200
DvsasBellingham, WAGeneral program support$1,200
United Indians of All TribesSeattle, WAGeneral program support$1,000
Straw for DogsFairbanks, AKGeneral program support$1,000
The Pennsylvania Horticultural SociPhiladelphia, PAGeneral program support$500

By state: Pennsylvania 8 · Washington 11 · Alaska 5 · California 1 · New York 2 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Elaine and Vincent Bell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Burien, Washington, tax-exempt since 1986. 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 Elaine and Vincent Bell Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Elaine and Vincent Bell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $87K across 28 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Elaine and Vincent Bell Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (8 grants), Washington (11 grants), Alaska (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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