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Belford 1998 Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Boca Raton, Florida · EIN 656276227

Belford 1998 Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Boca Raton, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $135,250 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $79,500 the year before.

80% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$79,5004$2.0 million
2024$135,25013$2.1 million

How to apply

Belford 1998 Charitable Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Belford 1998 Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida11$129,750
Colorado1$5,000
Ohio1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 13 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation Inc
North Palm Beach, FL
Supporting exempt activities.$100,000
Jewish Federation of SPBC
Boca Raton, FL
Supporting exempt activities.$10,000
Ruth and Normal Rales Jewish Family Services Inc
Boca Raton, FL
Supporting exempt activities.$10,000
Nanny Angel Network
Aspen, CO
Supporting exempt activities$5,000
Congregation B'nai Israel
Boca Raton, FL
Supporting exempt activities.$2,500
Ruth and Normal Rales Jewish Family Services Inc
Boca Raton, FL
Supporting exempt activities.$2,500
Ruth and Normal Rales Jewish Family Services Inc
Boca Raton, FL
Supporting exempt activities.$1,000
Ruth and Normal Rales Jewish Family Services Inc
Boca Raton, FL
Supporting exempt activities.$1,000
Sos Children's Villages
Coconut Creek, FL
Supporting exempt activities.$1,000
Sweet Dream Makers
Boca Raton, FL
Supporting exempt activities.$1,000
Birdies for Buddies
Columbus, OH
Supporting exempt activities.$500
The Charlie Fund
Delray Beach, FL
Supporting exempt activities.$500
Diamond B'S Last Chance Horse Rescue
Lake Worth, FL
Supporting exempt activities.$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Belford 1998 Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Belford 1998 Charitable Trust give?

$135,250 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Belford 1998 Charitable Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Howard I Belford (Trustee).

What does Belford 1998 Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and human services.

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