Bell Rock Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bell Rock Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $58,999 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$58,999
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,200 | 2 | $69,177 |
| 2024 | $6,000 | 2 | $61,493 |
| 2025 | $58,999 | 6 | $0 |
How to apply
Bell Rock 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $34,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $9,999 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dig Deep | Navajo water project | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Truckee Library | Truckee Library | $10,000 |
| Sedona Recycles Inc | Recycle | $10,000 |
| Drivers Edge The Payne Foundation | Drivers Edge | $9,999 |
| Dio Cancer Fund | Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund | $9,000 |
| BeLoved Asheville | Flood Recovery Asheville | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Thomas
- Rick Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Bell Rock Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bell Rock Foundation give?
$58,999 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bell Rock Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara Thomas (Treasurer) and Rick Thomas (President).