Henry and Mary Ellen Bellaimey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henry and Mary Ellen Bellaimey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $189,700 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $18,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$189,700
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$4,250
- Largest grant$18,500
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $169,375 the year before.
6% of its 2024 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 | $169,375 | 35 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $189,700 | 32 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Henry and Mary Ellen Bellaimey Family 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 Henry and Mary Ellen Bellaimey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 13 | $118,000 |
| Minnesota | 16 | $56,700 |
| Maryland | 1 | $12,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Annual Giving | Church | $18,500 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Meals | $12,000 |
| Cristo Rey High School | Education | $12,000 |
| Detroit Loyola High School | Education | $12,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical services/supplies | $12,000 |
| Focus Hope | Housing/meals/education | $12,000 |
| Gesu Church and School | Education | $12,000 |
| Holy Redeemer School | Education | $12,000 |
| Thaw the Heat and Warmth Fund | Housing | $12,000 |
| Friends of San Lucas Toliman | Education | $9,000 |
| Freedom House | Shelter | $8,000 |
| Cisv Detroit | Education | $7,500 |
| Mercy Education Project | Education | $6,000 |
| Pingree Farms | Education | $5,000 |
| Metro State University | Education | $5,000 |
| Living Arts Detroit | Education | $4,500 |
| Global Rights for Women | Education | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of MN | Education | $4,000 |
| Simpson Community Housing | Affordable housing | $4,000 |
| Urban Homeworks | Affordable housing | $4,000 |
| U of D Jesuit | Education | $3,000 |
| Edallies | Education reform | $2,000 |
| Haverford College | Education | $2,000 |
| St Johns Church Haiti Fund | Disaster relief, education | $2,000 |
| Agape Oasis of Love | Child care & family education | $1,000 |
| States Newsroom (MN Reformer) | Journalisam | $1,000 |
| RTMN - Rebuilding Together MN | Revitalizing of communities | $1,000 |
| Islamic Resource Group | Interfaith education | $500 |
| Minnpost | Community journalism | $500 |
| YMCA Camp Menogyn | Youth leadership training | $500 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | Public affairs radio | $400 |
| Breck School | Education | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- John Bellaimey
- Mary Therese Bellaimey
Questions people ask
Does Henry and Mary Ellen Bellaimey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry and Mary Ellen Bellaimey Family Foundation give?
$189,700 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.
Who runs Henry and Mary Ellen Bellaimey Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Bellaimey (Officer) and Mary Therese Bellaimey (Officer).
What does Henry and Mary Ellen Bellaimey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and faith communities.