The Belle Buoy Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Belle Buoy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $152,505 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$152,505
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $85,000 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 | $76,250 | 12 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 10 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $152,505 | 14 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
The Belle Buoy Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5 | $42,505 |
| New York | 3 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $35,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Guadalupe Center | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Boma Project | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Summit Foundation | General purpose | $12,500 |
| Bridges Outreach | General purpose | $10,005 |
| Madison Area YMCA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Mikeroweworks Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Shelter for Abused Women & Children | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| National Eating Disorders Association | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Shatterproof | General purpose | $5,000 |
| We Must Protect | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Baltusrol Foundation Inc | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Combias
- Lilly Combias
- Brian G Combias
- J Tanner Combias
- Emily M Combias
Questions people ask
Does The Belle Buoy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Belle Buoy Foundation Inc give?
$152,505 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Belle Buoy Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John A Combias (President), Lilly Combias (Vice President), Brian G Combias (Trustee) and J Tanner Combias (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.