Private foundation · EIN 47-5614070 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bellevue 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: 76 grants paid, $3.2M total, median $15K. 38% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
76
$3.2M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in TX
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$61M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 76 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Perot Museum of Nature and ScienceDallas, TXChildren's museum project$250K
The Unit FoundationVass, NCGeneral$250K
Uplift EducationDallas, TXHampton athletic complex$250K
Baylor Scott & White Dallas FoundationDallas, TXDr. o' shaughnessy breast cancer trial funding$200K
University of AustinAustin, TXGeneral$200K
Hoover InstituteStanford, CAWargaming and crisis simulation initiative$150K
Stand Together FoundationArlington, VAGeneral$150K
Conservation ForceMetairie, LALuganzo/muhesi game preserve and general operations$125K
American Enterprise InstituteWashington, DCGeneral$100K
Baylor Scott & White Dallas FoundationDallas, TXNursing academy support$100K
George W Bush FoundationDallas, TXGeneral$100K
Spirit of AmericaArlington, VAGeneral$100K
The Compass School of TexasDallas, TXGeneral$100K
Ut Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TXAnnual giving campaign$100K
Blair House FoundationWashington, DCBlair house 200th anniversary campaign$100K
Special Operations Warrior FoundationTampa, FLGeneral$75K
Children's Medical Center FoundationDallas, TXGeneral$50K
National Medal of Honor Museum FoundationArlington, TXGeneral$50K
American Federation for Children Growth FundDallas, TXGeneral$25K
Business Executives for National SecurityWashington, DCGeneral$25K
Hoover Presidential FoundationWest Branch, IACapital campaign$25K
Joint Service Special Operations FundBigfork, MTGeneral$25K
National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum IncCooperstown, NYGeneral$25K
Operation SurfSan Luis Obispo, CAGeneral$25K
Perot Museum of Nature and ScienceDallas, TXGeneral$25K
Stanford UniversityStanford, CADean's fund$25K
Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessStanford, CAVeteran support for ignite program$25K
Texans for Lawsuit Reform FoundationHouston, TXGeneral$25K
Texas 2036Dallas, TXGeneral$25K
Uplift EducationDallas, TXGeneral$25K
Uplift EducationDallas, TXSchool engagement committee budget$25K
Center for Law and PolicyWashington, DCGeneral$25K
Center for Strategic & International StudiesWashington, DCGeneral$25K
The Federalist SocietyWashington, DCGeneral$25K
Foundation for Individual Rights and ExpressionPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$20K
Riseup MooreWhispering Pines, NCGeneral$20K
Manhattan InstituteNew York, NYGeneral$15K
Marines' Memorial AssociationSan Francisco, CAGeneral$15K
Wildlife Conservation NetworkSan Francisco, CABig tuskers project$15K
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CAGeneral$11K
America FIRST Policy InstituteArlington, VAGeneral$10K
Dallas Arboretum and Botanical GardenDallas, TXGeneral$10K
Dallas ZooDallas, TXGeneral$10K
Ducks Unlimited IncMemphis, TNGeneral$10K
National Constitution CenterPhiladelphia, PAGeneral$10K
National Cowboy & Western Heritage MuseumOklahoma City, OKGeneral$10K
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CAGeneral$10K
Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CAGeneral$10K
Real Clear FoundationNorthbrook, ILGeneral$10K
Texas Public Charter Schools AssociationAustin, TXGeneral$10K
Texas Public Policy FoundationAustin, TXGeneral$10K
The Davinci SchoolDallas, TXGeneral$10K
The Weekday School at UpumcDallas, TXGeneral$10K
Ut Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TXGeneral$10K
Windy Hill FoundationMiddleburg, VAGeneral$10K
Network of Enlightened WomenWashington, DCNew chapter expansion support$10K
Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DCGeneral$10K
Fort Worth Zoological AssociationForth Worth, TXGeneral$5,000
Highland Park Education FoundationDallas, TXGeneral$5,000
San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceSan Diego, CAGeneral$5,000

By state: Texas 29 · District of Columbia 10 · California 14 · Virginia 6 · North Carolina 2 · Louisiana 1

About this foundation

Bellevue Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Mattie Wortham, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Bellevue 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 Bellevue Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.2M across 76 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Bellevue Foundation give?

Texas (29 grants), District of Columbia (10 grants), California (14 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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