Private foundation · EIN 34-1018779 · Westlake, Ohio

The Bonnie Bell Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Ohio. The foundation accepts applications (OPEN) and its median grant is $2,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $66K total, median $2,000. 81% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: OPEN

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$66K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in OH
81%
of grants
Deadline
OPEN
Assets
$1.5M

How to apply

All requests should be made in writing and include the reason or purpose for the contribution requested and whether or not the organization is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contact: The Bonne Bell Family Foundation, 1006 Crocker Road, Westlake, Oh, 4408352440 Deadlines: OPEN Restrictions: OPEN

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Christopher ParishRocky River, OHCharitable donation$10K
Catholic Charities of ClevelandCleveland, OHCharitable donation$5,000
Greater Cleveland Food BankCleveland, OHCharitable donation$5,000
Cleveland Zoological SocietyCleveland, OHEvent sponsorship$2,500
West Side Catholic CenterCleveland, OHEvent sponsorship$2,500
Akron Childrens Hospital FoundationAkron, OHCharitable donation$2,000
American Heart AssociationCleveland, OHCharitable donation$2,000
Bay Village Tree ConservancyBay Village, OHCharitable donation$2,000
Connecting for KidsWestlake, OHCharitable donation$2,000
Eternal World Televison NetworkBirmingham, ALCharitable donation$2,000
Keren OrNew York, NYEvent sponsorship$2,000
Lake Erie Nature CenterBay Village, OHCharitable donation$2,000
Monastery of the Poor ClaresCleveland, OHCharitable donation$2,000
Mustangs 4 MilitaryAugusta, GACharitable donation$2,000
Northwest Youth ServiceBellingham, WACharitable donation$2,000
St Judes Childrens HospitalSouthfield, MICharitable donation$2,000
The ALS AssociationColumbus, OHCharitable donation$2,000
West Side Catholic CenterCleveland, OHCharitable donation$2,000
Ukraine AidRocky River, OHCharitable donation$2,000
Hospice of the Western ReserveCleveland, OHCharitable donation$1,500
Rocky River High SchoolRocky River, OHEvent sponsorship$1,500
Beck Center for the ArtsLakewood, OHCharitable donation$1,000
Boys and Girls Club of Northeast OhLorain, OHCharitable donation$1,000
Friends of Rocky River Public LibraRocky River, OHCharitable donation$1,000
Friends of St Colman FoundationCleveland, OHCharitable donation$1,000
Gigis Playhouse ClevelandLakewood, OHCharitable donation$1,000
Love-A-Stray Dog DivisionAvon Lake, OHCharitable donation$1,000
Reuse WorksBellingham, WACharitable donation$1,000
St Christopher ParishRocky River, OHEvent sponsorship$1,000
The City MissionCleveland, OHCharitable donation$1,000
Annual Appeal for Priestly FormatioCleveland, OHCharitable donation$500

By state: Ohio 25 · Washington 2 · Alabama 1 · New York 1 · Georgia 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

The Bonnie Bell Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westlake, Ohio, administered in care of Juliana M Bell, tax-exempt since 1969. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Bonnie Bell Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All requests should be made in writing and include the reason or purpose for the contribution requested and whether or not the organization is a 501(c)(3) organization. Deadlines: OPEN.

How much does The Bonnie Bell Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $66K across 31 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does The Bonnie Bell Family Foundation give?

Ohio (25 grants), Washington (2 grants), Alabama (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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