The Bellick Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Bellick Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $409,703 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $21,500 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$409,703
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$21,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $234,220 the year before.
36% 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 | $552,002 | 41 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $234,220 | 21 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $409,703 | 14 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
The Bellick 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 The Bellick Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $244,271 |
| Michigan | 1 | $60,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 3 | $35,252 |
| Indiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $180 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Shalom | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Jewish United Fund (Juf) | General purpose | $79,180 |
| University of Michigan | General purpose | $60,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | General purposegeneral purposes | $36,215 |
| Friends of the School in the Square | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Bernard Zell Jewish School | General purpose | $23,000 |
| Usamidwest Tennis & Education Foundation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| The Ark | General purpose | $5,175 |
| Israel Tennis & Education Centers | General purpose | $381 |
| Fight to Feed | General purpose | $320 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General purpose | $180 |
| The Temple | General purpose | $180 |
| Jewish National Fund USA (JNF) | General purpose | $72 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert R Bellick
- Sheryl D Bellick
- Christopher L Gust
Questions people ask
Does The Bellick Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bellick Foundation give?
$409,703 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $21,500.
Who runs The Bellick Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert R Bellick (Director, Treas & Sec), Sheryl D Bellick (Director, President) and Christopher L Gust (Director).
What does The Bellick Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.