Bell Family Foundation for Hope Inc
Accepts applications
Bell Family Foundation for Hope Inc is a private foundation in Indian Shores, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $353,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$353,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$8.1 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $285,000 the year before.
32% of its 2024 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 | $285,000 | 22 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $353,000 | 19 | $8.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kelli Bell Ritter 1500 Beville Road Ste 606 PMB 220, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-5644 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (111) 222-3333 |
| What to submit | Written letter of application. |
| Deadlines | September 30 for consideration following year. |
| Restrictions | Established educational charities promoting the well being of young people. |
What Bell Family Foundation for Hope Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 6 | $207,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $90,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Talk Inc | General | $100,000 |
| Cumberland Academy | General | $75,000 |
| Children's Dream Fund | General | $21,000 |
| Kiss the Ground | General | $20,000 |
| R'club Child Care Inc | General | $20,000 |
| The Seaside Seabird Sanctuary | General | $20,000 |
| The Power Project | General | $15,000 |
| Inman Park United Methodist Church | General | $11,000 |
| Church of Christ - Springfield TN | General | $10,000 |
| Oakhurst United Methodist Church | General | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General | $10,000 |
| The Nutrition Coalition | General | $10,000 |
| Charlie Wellman Memorial Fund | General | $5,000 |
| Marietta Educational Garden Center | General | $5,000 |
| Shorecrest Prep | General | $5,000 |
| Keep Pinellis Beautiful | General | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General | $1,000 |
| Connections School of Atlanta | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Curtis H Ritter
- Patricia S Bell
- Kelli Bell Ritter
Questions people ask
Does Bell Family Foundation for Hope Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30 for consideration following year..
How much does Bell Family Foundation for Hope Inc give?
$353,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bell Family Foundation for Hope Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Curtis H Ritter (Director), Patricia S Bell (Director) and Kelli Bell Ritter (Director).
What does Bell Family Foundation for Hope Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.