The Edward F and Barbara A Bell Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Edward F and Barbara A Bell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,091 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$80,091
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $73,500 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 | $65,000 | 21 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $73,500 | 18 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $80,091 | 19 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Martha West 32458 English Turn, Avon Lake, OH 44012 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (440) 933-7433, marthabellwest@gmail.com |
What The Edward F and Barbara A Bell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 18 | $77,591 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Building Hope in the City | General fund | $7,500 |
| Friends of Breakthrough Schools | General fund | $7,500 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | General fund | $7,500 |
| Providence House | General fund | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army | General fund | $7,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Cleveland | General fund | $5,500 |
| Catholic Charities | General fund | $5,500 |
| Malichi House | General fund | $5,500 |
| Prayers From Maria | General fund | $5,500 |
| The Welsh Academy | General fund | $3,000 |
| Womankind | General fund | $2,591 |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | General fund | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Angels | General fund | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Velo sano | $2,500 |
| Edwin's Leadership Institute | General fund | $2,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Pedaling for parkinsons | $2,500 |
| Church of the Resurrection | Trivison scholarship | $1,000 |
| Orange Area Service Committee | General fund | $1,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara A Bell
- Edward J Bell
- Martha West
Questions people ask
Does The Edward F and Barbara A Bell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Edward F and Barbara A Bell Family Foundation give?
$80,091 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Edward F and Barbara A Bell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara A Bell (Trustee), Edward J Bell (Trustee) and Martha West (Trustee).
What does The Edward F and Barbara A Bell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and faith communities.