Private foundation · EIN 81-3744651 · Mansfield, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Miner Bell Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Connecticut. The foundation accepts applications (12/31) and its median grant is $26K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $26K total, median $26K. 100% of grants stayed in Connecticut. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$26K
Median grant
$26K
Stays in CT
100%
of grants
Deadline
12/31
Assets
$1.2M

How to apply

MAIL Contact: Nancy Miner, 155 Brewster St Apt 4c, Bridgeport, Ct, 8603839958 Deadlines: 12/31 Restrictions: NONE

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
UcadfStorrs, CTGeneral operating$26K

About this foundation

Miner Bell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Mansfield, Connecticut, 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.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Miner Bell Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. MAIL Deadlines: 12/31.

How much does Miner Bell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $26K across 1 grants, a median of $26K.

Where does Miner Bell Foundation give?

Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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