Belcan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Belcan Foundation is a private foundation in Blue Ash, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $5,000. 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$25,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$5,733
How to apply
Belcan 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 Belcan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2 | $8,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $4,500 |
| Kentucky | 3 | $3,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May We Help | Annual Gala - Defy Your Limits Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Get WiT IT | Women in IT Conference Sponsorship | $3,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Platteville Foundation | STEM support | $3,000 |
| Robotics Institute of Maine | Competition Field Level sponsorship | $2,500 |
| University of Kentucky | Biology Graduate Student Association | $2,000 |
| East Granby Board of Education | East Granby Public Schools STEM opportunities through playground enhancements | $1,500 |
| Willington Board of Education | STEM donation | $1,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Connecticut | Girl Scouts of Ct. Salmon Brook Service Unit Robot Kits donation | $1,500 |
| Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District | STEM Girl Scout Workshops | $1,000 |
| Society of Women Engineers | STEM support | $1,000 |
| County of Maricopa Gilbert Public Schools | Canyon Rim Elementary Science Fair 2025 | $1,000 |
| Individual | Biology Graduate Student Association | $1,000 |
| Rockford MakerSpace Inc FLYT 2290 | STEM Support | $500 |
| University of Kentucky - Agency and Instrumentality of the Commonwealth of | Spacelex Rocketry Team Sponsorship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lance Kwasniewski
- Elizabeth Ferris
- Kristin Patterson
Questions people ask
Does Belcan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Belcan Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Belcan Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lance Kwasniewski (Director), Elizabeth Ferris (Director) and Kristin Patterson (Director).
What does Belcan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.