The Belle Marie Foundation
Accepts applications
The Belle Marie Foundation is a private foundation in Los Alamitos, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $67,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$67,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $24,500 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $18,000 | 5 | $521,584 |
| 2024 | $24,500 | 4 | $982,635 |
| 2025 | $67,500 | 8 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joshua Axel 11702 Cherry Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (562) 304-6728 |
What The Belle Marie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $62,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Mark Children's House | Financial support | $30,000 |
| Downey Family YMCA | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Los Alamitos Hs Cross Country Team | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Long Beach Ronald McDonald House | Financial support | $5,000 |
| The Helping House | Financial support | $5,000 |
| Peninsula Committee Children's Hosp | Financial support | $2,500 |
| 1st Ceb Adoption Committee | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Temple Israel Long Beach | Financial support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joshua Axel
- Amy Axel
Questions people ask
Does The Belle Marie Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Belle Marie Foundation give?
$67,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Belle Marie Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joshua Axel (President) and Amy Axel (Treasurer).
What does The Belle Marie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.