Belt Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Belt Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $189,205 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $94,602 and the largest $130,000. 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$189,205
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$94,602
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $35,000 | 3 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 2 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $189,205 | 2 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Belt 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 Belt Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $130,000 |
| New York | 1 | $59,205 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Ge | $130,000 |
| Union Club Conservancy | General operating purposes | $59,205 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph C Hoopes Jr
- Lesley Hoopes
- Elliott B Hoopes
- Joseph C Hoopes III
Questions people ask
Does Belt Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Belt Foundation Inc give?
$189,205 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $94,602.
Who runs Belt Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph C Hoopes Jr (President), Lesley Hoopes (Director), Elliott B Hoopes (Director) and Joseph C Hoopes III (Director).
What does Belt Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.