Private foundation · EIN 45-4043971 · Wasilla, Alaska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bell Family 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: 2 grants paid, $12K total, median $5,750.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$12K
Median grant
$5,750
Stays in AK
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kicking Bear FoundationLa Crescent, MNOrganization mission$6,500
Slu Development FoundationHammond, LAOrganization mission$5,000

By state: Minnesota 1 · Louisiana 1

About this foundation

Bell Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wasilla, Alaska, administered in care of Brian K Bell, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Bell Family 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 Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $12K across 2 grants, a median of $5,750.

Where does Bell Family Foundation give?

Minnesota (1 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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