Private foundation · EIN 39-6572208 · Wisc Rapids, Wisconsin

Bell Family Charitable Foundation 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $557K total, median $5,000. 86% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
37
$557K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WI
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Marshfield Clinic Health System FouMarshfield, WINicu project$200K
South Wood County YMCAWisconsin Rapids, WIPort edwards facility remodel$75K
Performing Arts Foundation IncWausau, WIGrand theater 2nd century$50K
Boys & Girls Club of the WisconsinWisconsin Rapids, WISummer programming$25K
Boys & Girls Club of the WisconsinWisconsin Rapids, WIOperations / supplies$25K
Opportunity Development Centers IncWisconsin Rapids, WISupport mental health clinic ops$25K
Good News Project IncWausau, WILoading dock project$20K
Wisconsin Rapids Public SchoolsWisconsin Rapids, WIRchs transition coordinator$18K
Farming for the Future Foundation IPlover, WIEducation field trip partnership$10K
Whitworth UniversitySpokane, WAGraduate scholarship$10K
Wisconsin Rapids Public SchoolsWisconsin Rapids, WISpecial projects$9,627
University of Wisconsin SystemMadison, WIScholarships$7,500
Mid-State Technical College FoundatWisconsin Rapids, WIScholarships$5,750
City of Wisconsin RapidsWisconsin Rapids, WIMead park pickleball wind screen$5,574
Childrens Imaginarium IncWausau, WISupport school programming$5,000
Feeding Our Communities With UnitedWisconsin Rapids, WIFood insecurity$5,000
Manitowish Waters Bike Trail IncManitowish Waters, WIBike trail maintenance$5,000
Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WIScholarship$5,000
The Neighbors' PlaceWausau, WIFood insecurity$5,000
Wisconsin Dental Association FoundaWest Allis, WIMission for mercy school event$5,000
Women's Community Inc of WausauWausau, WIFundraiser sponsorship$5,000
Woodson YMCA IncWausau, WILanding's annual gala sponsor$5,000
Jeremiahs Crossing IncBabcock, WIWell and water pump$4,500
Hannah Center IncMarshfield, WIPackers tailgate tour sponsor$3,000
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art MuseumWausau, WIArt park & activity guide$3,000
Lincoln High SchoolWisconsin Rapids, WIPole vault landing system$2,500
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIScholarship$2,500
Winman Trails IncManitowish Waters, WIOperations$2,500
Hola IncWausau, WICpr project med college of wi$2,156
Assumption High SchoolWisconsin Rapids, WIUndergraduate scholarships$2,000
Carroll UniversityBrookfield, WIScholarships$2,000
Univerity of DubuqueDubuque, IAScholarships$2,000
University of Minnesota Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNScholarships$2,000
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UTScholarship$1,000
Wausau East High SchoolWausau, WIBasketball program$1,000
Cw Soccer IncWausau, WISponsorship$750
Impact100 Greater WausauWausau, WIAwards celebration sponsor$500

By state: Wisconsin 32 · Washington 1 · Michigan 1 · Iowa 1 · Minnesota 1 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Bell Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wisc Rapids, Wisconsin, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Family Charitable Foundation Inc 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 Bell Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $557K across 37 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Bell Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (32 grants), Washington (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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