Bellwether Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bellwether Foundation is a private foundation in Fremont, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$70,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$971,499
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $176,161 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 | $0 | 0 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $176,161 | 1 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $70,000 | 1 | $971,499 |
How to apply
Bellwether 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bellwether Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1 | $70,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellwether Harbor Animal Shelter | Grant equip, inventory to new npo | $70,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherrie Harris
- Holly S Merrill
- Jane A Thompson
Questions people ask
Does Bellwether Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bellwether Foundation give?
$70,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs Bellwether Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sherrie Harris (Secretary/Tr), Holly S Merrill (President) and Jane A Thompson (Director).
What does Bellwether Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.