Bell Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bell Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $26,000 and the largest $26,000. 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$57,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$26,000
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,608 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,000 | 1 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $49,608 | 2 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $57,000 | 3 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Bell Family 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.
What Bell Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 3 | $57,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Education Association of New Mexico | General & Unrestricted | $26,000 |
| Santa Fe Watershed Association | General & Unrestricted | $26,000 |
| Environmental Education Association of New Mexico | NM Outdoor Learning Summit | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn Seerley Bell
- George Irving Bell
- Esther Collison Brady
- Kaitlin Prince
Questions people ask
Does Bell Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bell Family Charitable Foundation give?
$57,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $26,000.
Who runs Bell Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carolyn Seerley Bell (Dir, VP), George Irving Bell (Dir, VP), Esther Collison Brady (VP) and Kaitlin Prince (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Bell Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.