Bellwether Farms Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bellwether Farms Foundation is a private foundation in Petaluma, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $75,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$75,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9,980
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $25,000 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | 1 | $30,017 |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 2 | $9,980 |
How to apply
Bellwether Farms 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 Bellwether Farms Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | To support funding for redwood empire food bank's food assistance programs, providing nutritious meals to children, seniors, and families in sonoma, lake, mendocino, humboldt, and del norte counties. Of the $50,000 total donation, $25,000 was approved in 2023 and paid via check in 2023 however, the checks did not clear until january 2024. | $50,000 |
| Ceres | To support funding for ceres in its mission to improve health equity and food access by integrating nutritious, sustainably sourced food as part of healthcare solutions for low-income communities. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dale Lewis
- Diana Callahan
- Edward Callahan
Questions people ask
Does Bellwether Farms Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bellwether Farms Foundation give?
$75,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Bellwether Farms Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dale Lewis (Secretary/Dir), Diana Callahan (Treasurer/Dir) and Edward Callahan (President/Dir).
What does Bellwether Farms Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and seniors.