Bella Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bella Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Hillsborough, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $271,206 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$271,206
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $272,262 the year before.
24% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $143,743 | 21 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $272,262 | 23 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $271,206 | 18 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
Bella 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bella Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $141,206 |
| Colorado | 2 | $85,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Commun (Barton Institute for Community Action) | Capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge | Student programs | $50,000 |
| Curiodyssey Museum | Conservation trail and education gardenconservation trail & education garden | $20,000 |
| Happi | Happi homes program | $20,000 |
| Blinknow | Futures scholarships and hef | $15,000 |
| Changing Perspectives | Sel programming and workshops | $15,000 |
| Columbia University | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Sunsar Maya | School programs | $15,000 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS | 2026 be my neighbor | $10,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | Scholarships | $9,000 |
| Refugee & Immigrant Transitions | Refugees and asylum seekers programs | $5,000 |
| University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources | Master gardeners grant | $3,090 |
| Nature in the City (Earth Island Institute) | Environmental education and community eventsartist and school programming | $3,000 |
| University of California Riverside | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Uc Regentsmaster Gardeners of SMSF | Master gardeners program | $1,500 |
| University of California Merced | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| University of California Merced | Scholarships | $1,116 |
Officers and trustees
- Anita Galeana
- Juan C Jaen
- John David Jaen
- Marie Elizabeth Jaen
- Grace Alexandra Jaen
- Katherine Emily Jaen
- Alyson Duffy Jaen
- Travis Pazin
- Joe Hogan
Questions people ask
Does Bella Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bella Charitable Foundation give?
$271,206 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bella Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anita Galeana (President), Juan C Jaen (Secretary and Treasurer), John David Jaen (Director) and Marie Elizabeth Jaen (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Bella Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.