The Belle Jar Foundation
Accepts applications
The Belle Jar Foundation is a private foundation in Creston, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $975,304 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 | $975,304 | 21 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 24 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Christopher Payne 5890 Rocky Canyon Road, Creston, CA 93432 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 343-0831 |
| What to submit | Limited to chartitable purpose |
What The Belle Jar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 4 | $426,750 |
| California | 14 | $397,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 1 | $54,837 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NC East Alliance | Unstricted | $400,000 |
| Catholic Charities Santa Clara County | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Local Enterprise Assistance Fund | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Ron Brown Scholar Fund | unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Watervliet City School District | unrestricted | $54,837 |
| Ten Strands | unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Education Alliance - Business and Community fo | unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | unrestricted | $25,000 |
| College Track | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| North Carolina State University | unrestricted | $21,750 |
| Teach for America Inc | unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Krause Center for Innovation | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Volunteers in Asia | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Silicon Valley Education Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose High School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Silicon Valley | Unresticted | $5,000 |
| Aim High for High School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Onegoal | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Inplay Learning Network | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh | unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Alamance Community Foundation | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Parent Institute for Quality Education Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Summer Search | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Christopher Payne
- Gregory Payne
- Douglas Payne
Questions people ask
Does The Belle Jar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Belle Jar Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Belle Jar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Christopher Payne (Director & President), Gregory Payne (Director,secretary & Treasurer) and Douglas Payne (Director).
What does The Belle Jar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.