Private foundation · EIN 26-2390465 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc

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: 11 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $7,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$1.6M
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$38M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ohio State University FoundationColumbus, OHPublic services$1.0M
Flying Horse FarmsMount Gilead, OHCamp for terminally ill children$406K
The Wells FoundationColumbus, OHPublic services for the challenge account$125K
Star HouseColumbus, OHPublic services$60K
Columbus Humane SocietyHillard, OHPublic support$13K
Environmental Defense CenterSanta Barbara, CAEnvironmental protection$7,500
Friends Israel DefenseNew York, NYPublic services$7,500
Jewish Community CenterColumbus, OHPublic services$5,000
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterColumbus, OHHerbert j. block memorial tournament$5,000
Jewish ColoradoDenver, COPublic services$1,800
Columbus Dog ConnectionColumbus, OHPublic support$250

By state: Ohio 8 · California 1 · New York 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc 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 Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 11 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc give?

Ohio (8 grants), California (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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