Bell Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bell Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Santa Fe, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $628,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$628,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $760,000 the year before.
12% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $671,000 | 33 | $9.0 million |
| 2023 | $760,000 | 35 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $628,000 | 26 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
Bell Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Bell Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $292,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $76,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walk Away Foundation | Support Programs to Push Back on Radical Left Agenda under the Walk Away Program | $100,000 |
| Graves' Disease and Thyroid Foundation | Provide education and support for people with Graves' Disease & Thyroid Disorders | $85,000 |
| Government Accountability Institute | Support Programs to Investigate Government Capitalism and Misuse of Taxpayer Monies | $25,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Sponsor Pet AniMeals Program | $25,000 |
| Not Me CA Inc | Support for women's safety program | $25,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Support programs That Fight for Accountability, Integrity in Law | $25,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Support Programs To Protect American Constitutional Rights | $25,000 |
| Thomas More Society | Support Programs that Defend America's Pro-Life Movement | $25,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation | Support Programs that Protect America First Principles | $25,000 |
| Center for American Liberty | Support Programs to Defend First Amendment Freedoms & Civil Liberties of Americans | $20,000 |
| Isi | Support Programs to Preserve Principles & Institutions That Foster Liberty | $20,000 |
| National Center for Law & Policy | Support the Legal Defense of Client's Constitutional Rights & the Constitution | $20,000 |
| National Legal & Policy Center | Support Programs to Promote Ethics in Public Life | $20,000 |
| Pacific Justice Institute | Support Programs Specializing in the Defense of Religious Freedom, Parental Rights & Other Civil Liberties | $20,000 |
| The Village Community Presbyterian Church | Support the Church Programs | $20,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Support Programs That Promote American Values & Change Lives | $20,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Support Programs to Build & Promote Conservative Public Policies | $20,000 |
| Turning Point USA | To support educational programs | $20,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Support programs to preserve and protect conservative ideals | $20,000 |
| The Claremont Institute | Promotes Principles of American Founding | $20,000 |
| Freedom Alliance | Support Programs to Advance Heritage of Freedom | $10,000 |
| Meals On Wheels | Support Meals On Wheels Programs | $10,000 |
| Hospice of the North Coast | Support for the care of the critically ill | $10,000 |
| Rancho Coastal Humane Society | Support animal shelter programs | $10,000 |
| Council for National Policy | CNP Membership Sponsor Renewal | $6,000 |
| Vista Teen Outreach | Benefits Youth Programs | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathleen Bell Flynn
- Steve Flynn
Questions people ask
Does Bell Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bell Charitable Foundation give?
$628,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Bell Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kathleen Bell Flynn (Pres., Dir.) and Steve Flynn (Sec'y, Dir.).
What does Bell Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.