Belvedere Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Belvedere Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $50,304 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$3.8 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$50,304
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$701,657
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
89% of its 2024 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 | $1.6 million | 9 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 37 | $701,657 |
How to apply
Belvedere Charitable 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 Belvedere Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York. It also paid $711,665 in 9 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $1.4 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $503,598 |
| Alaska | 4 | $287,925 |
| California | 2 | $218,586 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $127,857 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $126,441 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $100,461 |
| Vermont | 1 | $76,376 |
| Virginia | 2 | $75,852 |
| Florida | 2 | $74,249 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Columbia University of New York | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $1.0 million |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $503,598 |
| The Clocktower Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $255,513 |
| Cambridge in America | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $250,000 |
| Geoversity Foundation | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $188,365 |
| Eton College | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $125,778 |
| Cook Inletkeeper | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $119,488 |
| Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $116,692 |
| The Heather Trust | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $76,654 |
| Perry Institute for Marine Science | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $76,376 |
| North Carolina Coastal Federation | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $75,926 |
| New Venture Fund | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $73,971 |
| Global Fishing Watch | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $71,159 |
| Conservation Strategy Fund | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $56,698 |
| The Prince's Trust | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $51,582 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $50,604 |
| Rare Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $50,585 |
| Only One | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $50,368 |
| Colorado Open Lands | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $50,304 |
| Partnership for Policy Integrity | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $50,285 |
| The Nature Conservancy New Mexico | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $50,285 |
| Native Movement | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $50,210 |
| The Leatherback Project | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $50,176 |
| The Nature Conservancy | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $49,257 |
| Coalition for Susitna Dam Alternatives | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $44,256 |
| Initiative Earth | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $38,327 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $30,221 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $25,309 |
| Peconic Land Trust | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $25,309 |
| Gate of Hope | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $25,267 |
| Dogwood Alliance Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $25,206 |
| Friends of the Environment | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $25,196 |
| Perc Inc | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $24,992 |
| Panacetacea | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $24,495 |
| Space for Giants | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $16,174 |
| Global Justice Ecology Project | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $12,093 |
| Environmental Funders Network (Ecology Trust) | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose. | $5,749 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis M Bacon
- Lawrence M Noe
- Patrick Sweeney
Questions people ask
Does Belvedere Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Belvedere Charitable Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $50,304.
Who runs Belvedere Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Louis M Bacon (President), Lawrence M Noe (Vice President & Secretary) and Patrick Sweeney (Director).
What does Belvedere Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and environment and conservation.