Private foundation · EIN 33-0640946 · Rcho Santa Fe, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bell Charitable 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $628K total, median $20K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$628K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Walk Away FoundationNew York, NYSupport Programs to Push Back on Radical Left Agenda under the Walk Away Program$100K
Graves' Disease and Thyroid FoundationRancho Santa Fe, CAProvide education and support for people with Graves' Disease & Thyroid Disorders$85K
Government Accountability InstituteTallahassee, FLSupport Programs to Investigate Government Capitalism and Misuse of Taxpayer Monies$25K
Helen Woodward Animal CenterRancho Santa Fe, CASponsor Pet AniMeals Program$25K
Not Me Ca IncSan Diego, CASupport for women's safety program$25K
Judicial Watch IncWashington, DCSupport programs That Fight for Accountability, Integrity in Law$25K
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CASupport Programs To Protect American Constitutional Rights$25K
Thomas More SocietyChicago, ILSupport Programs that Defend America's Pro-Life Movement$25K
America First Legal FoundationWashington, DCSupport Programs that Protect America First Principles$25K
Center for American LibertyLeesburg, VASupport Programs to Defend First Amendment Freedoms & Civil Liberties of Americans$20K
IsiWilmington, DESupport Programs to Preserve Principles & Institutions That Foster Liberty$20K
National Center for Law & PolicyEscondido, CASupport the Legal Defense of Client's Constitutional Rights & the Constitution$20K
National Legal & Policy CenterFalls Church, VASupport Programs to Promote Ethics in Public Life$20K
Pacific Justice InstituteSacramento, CASupport Programs Specializing in the Defense of Religious Freedom, Parental Rights & Other Civil Liberties$20K
The Village Community Presbyterian ChurchRancho Santa Fe, CASupport the Church Programs$20K
Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CASupport Programs That Promote American Values & Change Lives$20K
Texas Public Policy FoundationAustin, TXSupport Programs to Build & Promote Conservative Public Policies$20K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZTo support educational programs$20K
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DCSupport programs to preserve and protect conservative ideals$20K
The Claremont InstituteClaremont, CAPromotes Principles of American Founding$20K
Freedom AllianceWinchester, VASupport Programs to Advance Heritage of Freedom$10K
Meals on WheelsSan Diego, CASupport Meals On Wheels Programs$10K
Hospice of the North CoastCarlsbad, CASupport for the care of the critically ill$10K
Rancho Coastal Humane SocietyEncinitas, CASupport animal shelter programs$10K
Council for National PolicyWashington, DCCNP Membership Sponsor Renewal$6,000
Vista Teen OutreachVista, CABenefits Youth Programs$2,000

By state: California 13 · New York 1 · District of Columbia 4 · Virginia 3 · Florida 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Bell Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Rcho Santa Fe, California, administered in care of Kathleen Bell Flynn, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Bell Charitable Foundation 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 Bell Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $628K across 26 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Bell Charitable Foundation give?

California (13 grants), New York (1 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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