Bellwether Enterprise Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bellwether Enterprise Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $70,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$70,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$157,478
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $80,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $80,000 | 8 | $188,503 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 5 | $157,478 |
How to apply
Bellwether Enterprise 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bellwether Enterprise Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University | Scholarship fund | $30,000 |
| University of Houston | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| University of North Carolina | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Morgan State University | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David J Effler
- Sara Behrman
- Ilya Weinstein
- Paula Jackson
- Skye Huntington
- Ben Weil
Questions people ask
Does Bellwether Enterprise Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bellwether Enterprise Foundation give?
$70,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bellwether Enterprise Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David J Effler (Director), Sara Behrman (Director and President), Ilya Weinstein (Director and VP) and Paula Jackson (Director and Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Bellwether Enterprise Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.