Bellco Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bellco Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $746,100 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $210,000. 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$746,100
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$210,000
- Assets$704,831
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $764,100 the year before.
29% 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 | $227,425 | 10 | $873,863 |
| 2024 | $764,100 | 25 | $588,353 |
| 2025 | $746,100 | 24 | $704,831 |
How to apply
Bellco 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 Bellco Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 20 | $633,100 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $110,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Art Museum | Supports arts, culture and humanities. | $210,000 |
| Junior Achievement Rocky Mtn Inc | Inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. | $100,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Procuring and distributing food and essentials to the hungry through programs and partner agencies. | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver | Supports affordable homes and safe shelters for low-income families. | $50,000 |
| National Credit Union Foundation | Cu leadership commitment. | $50,000 |
| Filene Research Institute | Works to strengthen organizations through cutting-edge research, incubation opportunities to test and scale solutions, advisory services to help organizations implement innovation, and host communities and events to connect a community of leaders to improve financial well-being. | $50,000 |
| Latino Leadership Institute | Latino entrepreneurship access program. | $50,000 |
| Colorado Garden Foundation | Matching grant program to support horticultural and related activities in colorado. | $28,500 |
| Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges | Provide scholarships to make college possible. | $12,600 |
| Care and Share Inc | Food bank for southern colorado. | $12,500 |
| Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions | Supporting cu displacement challenges due to local conflict. | $10,000 |
| Cancer League of Colorado Inc | Raising funds to support innovative cancer research and cancer-related services in the state of colorado. | $10,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University Foundation | Provide an affordable and accessible education that supports the well-being and vibrancy of our community. | $10,000 |
| Care and Share Inc | Food bank for southern colorado. | $10,000 |
| Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council | Provide corp america and gov entities with greater access to the goods and services of minority-owned business. | $6,500 |
| Castle Rock Community Inter Church Task Force | Meet the immediate needs of residents of douglas and elbert counties who are in financial distress and at risk of becoming homeless. | $5,000 |
| Greater Colorado Council Boy Scouts of America | Provides youth programs that build good character and leadership skills while building better communities. | $5,000 |
| Denver Police Foundation | Honoring heroes. | $5,000 |
| Denver Childrens Choir | Inspire and unite children from diverse backgrounds by fostering harmony in music and in life. | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for Larimer County | Distributes food to those in need in the community. | $5,000 |
| Mountain Plains Minority Supplier Development Council | Provide corp america and gov entities with greater access to the goods and services of minority-owned business. | $3,000 |
| Guild Giving Foundation | Opens doors to new opportunities for the communities, by encouraging employee volunteerism, supporting financial literacy, delivering on our commitment to provide shelter and inspiring positive change. | $3,000 |
| Erie Community Food Bank | Distributes food to those in need in the community. | $2,500 |
| Erie Community Food Bank | Distributes food to those in need in the community. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Rivera
- Jack Pargeon
- Jenna McFarlane
Questions people ask
Does Bellco Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bellco Foundation give?
$746,100 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bellco Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Rivera (Director/President), Jack Pargeon (Director/Secretary/Treasur) and Jenna McFarlane (Director).
What does Bellco Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, food and hunger and youth programs.