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Bell Trust is a private trust based in TECUMSEH, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. The principal officer is Robert F F Bell. It holds total assets of $155K. Annual income is reported at $91K. Total assets have grown from $113K in 2011 to $176K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan and Ohio. According to available records, Bell Trust has made 114 grants totaling $95K, with a median grant of $250. Annual giving has decreased from $22K in 2020 to $16K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $35K distributed across 44 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $11K, with an average award of $836.272. The foundation has supported 46 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$250
Average Grant
$805
Largest Grant
$4K
Based on 22 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bell Trust is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 114 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, OH, PA.
Bell Trust has distributed a total of $95K across 114 grants. The median grant size is $250, with an average of $836.272. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $11K.
Bell Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bell Trust is headquartered in TECUMSEH, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert F Bell | CoTrustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Muriel L Bell | CoTrustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$18K
Total Assets
$176K
Fair Market Value
$179K
Net Worth
$176K
Grants Paid
$16K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$5K
Distribution Amount
$9K
Total: $115K
Total Grants
114
Total Giving
$95K
Average Grant
$836.272
Median Grant
$250
Unique Recipients
46
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyGeneral Support | Harlan, IA | $100 | 2023 |
| Croswell Opera HouseGeneral Support | Adrian, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Lenawee Community FoundationGeneral Support | Adrian, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of LenaweeGeneral Support | Adrian, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Adrian CollegeGeneral Support | Adrian, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Hidden Lake GardensGeneral Support | Tipton, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Adrian Community CenterGeneral Support | Adrian, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Siena Heights UniversityGeneral Support | Adrian, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of LenaweeGeneral Support | Adrian, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Lenawee Community ChorusGeneral Support | Adrian, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Adrian Symphony OrchestraGeneral Support | Adrian, MI | $600 | 2023 |
| Cure Psp Marco WalkGeneral support | Naples, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Wgte Public MediaGeneral Support | Toledo, OH | $500 | 2023 |
| Lehigh UniversityGeneral Support | Philadelphia, PA | $300 | 2023 |
| Toledo Museum Of ArtGeneral Support | Toledo, OH | $250 | 2023 |
| Adrian Center For The ArtsGeneral Support | Adrian, MI | $250 | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo CollegeGeneral Support | Kalamazoo, MI | $200 | 2023 |
| Cure PspGeneral Support | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Arts Council Of Big SkyGeneral Support | Big Sky, MT | $100 | 2023 |
| Holy Family MinistriesGeneral Support | Clarklake, MI | $100 | 2023 |
| Lenawee County Historical SocietyGeneral Support | Adrian, MI | $100 | 2023 |
| Adrian Schools Education FoundationGeneral Support | Adrian, MI | $100 | 2023 |
| Toledo Opera AssociationGeneral Support | Toledo, OH | $100 | 2023 |
| Hillsdale CollegeGeneral Support | Hillsdale, MI | $100 | 2023 |
| Lenawee CaresGeneral Support | Adrian, MI | $2K | 2022 |
| Adrian Armory Community CenterGeneral Support | Adrian, MI | $2K | 2022 |
| Business Advisers Of ClevelandGeneral Support | Cleveland, OH | $250 | 2022 |