Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bedminster, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $111,675 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $1,550 and the largest $52,750. 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$111,675
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$1,550
- Largest grant$52,750
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $98,487 the year before.
33% 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 | $73,040 | 22 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $98,487 | 27 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $111,675 | 24 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Blauvelt Demarest Bellis 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.
What Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $53,750 |
| New Jersey | 18 | $52,725 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,600 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,600 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Pawling School | Charitable | $52,750 |
| From Houses to Homes | Charitable | $10,442 |
| St Lukes Church | Charitable | $8,305 |
| Raritan Headwaters Association | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Music in the Somerset Hills | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nourish NJ | Charitable | $4,269 |
| Corner Stone Family | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Life Camp | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Morristown Festival Books | Charitable | $2,500 |
| St Matthew the Apostle | Charitable | $2,500 |
| A Makers Circle | Charitable | $1,600 |
| CME | Charitable | $1,600 |
| Friends of Jockey Hollow | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Friends of Clarence Dillon Public Library | Charitable | $1,199 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Association | Charitable | $1,010 |
| Far Hills Bedminster Fire | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Freedom Home | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lake Forest College | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Miss Porter's School | Charitable | $1,000 |
| New York Stage and Film | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Plaid House | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Willowwood Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Community in Crisis | Charitable | $750 |
| Essex Horse Trials | Charitable | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- James L Bellis Jr
- Jamer Bellis
- Eliza B Drabkin
- Blair Bellis
Questions people ask
Does Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc give?
$111,675 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $1,550.
Who runs Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists James L Bellis Jr (President/Treasurer), Jamer Bellis (Director), Eliza B Drabkin (Director) and Blair Bellis (Director).
What does Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.