Bellevue Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bellevue Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 76 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$3.2 million
- Number of grants76
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$65.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 83 | $62.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 76 | $65.3 million |
How to apply
Bellevue 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 Bellevue Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 29 | $1.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $322,000 |
| California | 14 | $307,000 |
| Virginia | 6 | $276,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $270,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $125,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 2 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $26,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science | Children's museum project | $250,000 |
| The Unit Foundation | General | $250,000 |
| Uplift Education | Hampton athletic complex | $250,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation | Dr. O' shaughnessy breast cancer trial funding | $200,000 |
| University of Austin | General | $200,000 |
| Hoover Institute | Wargaming and crisis simulation initiative | $150,000 |
| Stand Together Foundation | General | $150,000 |
| Conservation Force | Luganzo/muhesi game preserve and general operations | $125,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute | General | $100,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation | Nursing academy support | $100,000 |
| George W Bush Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Spirit of America | General | $100,000 |
| The Compass School of Texas | General | $100,000 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | Annual giving campaign | $100,000 |
| Blair House Foundation | Blair house 200th anniversary campaign | $100,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | General | $75,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| American Federation for Children Growth Fund | General | $25,000 |
| Business Executives for National Security | General | $25,000 |
| Hoover Presidential Foundation | Capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Joint Service Special Operations Fund | General | $25,000 |
| National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum Inc | General | $25,000 |
| Operation Surf | General | $25,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science | General | $25,000 |
| Stanford University | Dean's fund | $25,000 |
| Stanford University Graduate School of Business | Veteran support for ignite program | $25,000 |
| Texans for Lawsuit Reform Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Texas 2036 | General | $25,000 |
| Uplift Education | General | $25,000 |
| Uplift Education | School engagement committee budget | $25,000 |
| Center for Law and Policy | General | $25,000 |
| Center for Strategic & International Studies | General | $25,000 |
| The Federalist Society | General | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression | General | $20,000 |
| Riseup Moore | General | $20,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | General | $15,000 |
| Marines' Memorial Association | General | $15,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | Big tuskers project | $15,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | General | $11,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul L Davies III
- Pilar H Davies
- Robert H Davies
- Natalie D Cryer
- Tyler S Davies
- Mallory A Davies
- Andrew Cryer
Questions people ask
Does Bellevue Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bellevue Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 76 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Bellevue Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul L Davies III (Chairman, VP, Treasurer), Pilar H Davies (President), Robert H Davies (Vice President) and Natalie D Cryer (Vice President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Bellevue Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.