Belin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Belin Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $610,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$610,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $372,901 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $288,123 | 12 | $9.0 million |
| 2023 | $372,901 | 12 | $10.0 million |
| 2024 | $610,000 | 13 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
Belin 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 Belin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $600,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | To educate men & women for worldwide leadership & service by integrating academic excellence & christian commitment within a caring community | $100,000 |
| Calvary Episcopal School Inc | To provide superior education while inspiring reverence for god, respect for others, & responsibility for self | $50,000 |
| Concordia Lutheran High School | To build lives of excellence upon the foundation of christ | $50,000 |
| Houston Christian University | The guild graduate education scholarship | $50,000 |
| Living Water International | To help communities around the world overcome challenges with the steadfast hope that comes from receiving water, for life, in jesus's name | $50,000 |
| Mission Centers of Houston | To provide for the physical and spiritual needs of people living in the inner city of houston | $50,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | To provide meaning and purpose for adults with disabilities and enriching the lives of our citizens | $50,000 |
| The Women's Resource Center of Greater Houston | Rise program for teen girls | $50,000 |
| The Woodlands Methodist School | Miscellaneous gift fund | $50,000 |
| US Pastors Council | To network pastors across racial & denominational identities to stand, speak & act together to promote godly righteousness & justice in the community | $40,000 |
| Pregnancy Assistance Center North | To provide counseling, consultations, education, & resource referrals to women, men & families | $40,000 |
| Texas Library and Archives Foundation | To promote, enrich, & advocate on behalf of org's services and collections | $20,000 |
| Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association | To support patients and families and accelerate research for treatments and a cure | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurie Belin Mahlmann
- Chad Mahlmann
- Colleen M Durkin
- Courtney Minzenmeyer
Questions people ask
Does Belin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Belin Foundation give?
$610,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Belin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurie Belin Mahlmann (President), Chad Mahlmann (Vice President, Secretary), Colleen M Durkin (Vice President, Treasurer) and Courtney Minzenmeyer (Vice President).
What does Belin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.