Mary Ellen Bell Charitable TUW
Preselected recipients only
Mary Ellen Bell Charitable TUW is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,308 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,906 and the largest $3,906. 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$70,308
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,906
- Largest grant$3,906
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $57,002 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $98,784 | 18 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $57,002 | 16 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $70,308 | 18 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Mary Ellen Bell Charitable TUW 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 Mary Ellen Bell Charitable TUW funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $19,530 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $11,718 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $11,718 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $7,812 |
| Oregon | 2 | $7,812 |
| California | 1 | $3,906 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,906 |
| New York | 1 | $3,906 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts SPCA | General support | $3,906 |
| American Fondouk Hospital | General support | $3,906 |
| American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Support program | $3,906 |
| Casa Materna Society | General support | $3,906 |
| American Waldensian Aid Society Vistacom | General support | $3,906 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | General support | $3,906 |
| Geneva College | General support | $3,906 |
| New Alexandria Union Cemetery | General support | $3,906 |
| Westminster College | General support | $3,906 |
| St Andrews United Presbyterian Church | General support | $3,906 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | General support | $3,906 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General support | $3,906 |
| Lee's Junior College | General support | $3,906 |
| Buckhorn Children's Center | General support | $3,906 |
| Defense of Animals | General support | $3,906 |
| Southern Oregon Humane Society | General support | $3,906 |
| Dogs for the Deaf | General support | $3,906 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc | General support | $3,906 |
Officers and trustees
- Huntington National Bank
Questions people ask
Does Mary Ellen Bell Charitable TUW accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Ellen Bell Charitable TUW give?
$70,308 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,906.
Who runs Mary Ellen Bell Charitable TUW?
Its 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
What does Mary Ellen Bell Charitable TUW fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and education.