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The Linda And Lenny Bell Family Foundation is a private trust based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $57.1M. Annual income is reported at $11.9M. Total assets have grown from $949K in 2012 to $57.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, The Linda And Lenny Bell Family Foundation has made 58 grants totaling $6.2M, with a median grant of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $450K, with an average award of $107K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, which account for 48% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$32K
Largest Grant
$101K
Based on 25 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.
The Linda And Lenny Bell Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 58 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, DC, MA.
The Linda And Lenny Bell Family Foundation has distributed a total of $6.2M across 58 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $107K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $450K.
The Linda And Lenny Bell Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Linda And Lenny Bell Family Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Bell | Co-Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda Bell | Co-Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$57.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$57.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
58
Total Giving
$6.2M
Average Grant
$107K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture FundAmerica Votes Fund | Baltimore, MD | $450K | 2022 |
| States United Democracy Center IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $300K | 2022 |
| Hopewell FundCivic Resolve Fund | Baltimore, DC | $300K | 2022 |
| Conservation Law Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Boston, MA | $250K | 2022 |
| New York UniversityGeneral support of the State Energy & Environmental Impact Center | Hagerstown, MD | $250K | 2022 |
| Secure Community Network IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2022 |
| Fair Districts FundGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
| The Jewish Federation Of Greater New Haven IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Woodbridge, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| Sheriffs Meadow FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Vineyard Haven, MA | $60K | 2022 |
| Congregation B'Nai JacobBuilding Fund | Woodbridge, CT | $50K | 2022 |
| Academy Of Nutrition And Dietetics FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Greater New HavenSpecifically for the Community Fund for Women & Girls | New Haven, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family Service Of Greater New Haven IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New Haven, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| Cornell UniversityGeneral & Unrestricted | Ithaca, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| University Of Connecticut Foundation IncorporatedDodd Endowment | Storrs, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| Jewish Community Of Louisville IncSupport of victims of tornadoes in Kentucky | Louisville, KY | $25K | 2022 |
| Kby Congregations Together IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Kiev Jewish CommunityGeneral & Unrestricted | Airmont, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporatedsupport the refugees in and from Ukraine | Washington, DC | $20K | 2022 |
| Marthas Vineyard Hebrew CenterHigh Holiday Appeal | Vineyard Hvn, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Ezra Academy Of Greater New Haven IncorporatedCharitable Event | Woodbridge, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| Partners Healthcare System Inc - Marthas VineyardGeneral & Unrestricted | Oak Bluffs, MA | $10K | 2022 |