Elaine and Vincent Bell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elaine and Vincent Bell Foundation is a private foundation in Burien, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,300 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $8,000. 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$87,300
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,000 the year before.
42% of its 2025 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 | $89,000 | 35 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $81,000 | 26 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $87,300 | 28 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Elaine and Vincent Bell 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 Elaine and Vincent Bell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $29,100 |
| Washington | 11 | $22,600 |
| Alaska | 5 | $18,700 |
| California | 1 | $7,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,900 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | General program support | $8,000 |
| Tides Center | $4,000 palestine legal project & $3,000 adalah justice | $7,000 |
| Individual | General program support | $6,700 |
| Individual | General program support | $5,900 |
| Greater Fairbanks Community Hospita | General program support | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General program support | $4,200 |
| The Alaska Community Foundation | General program support | $4,000 |
| The Food Trust | General program support | $4,000 |
| Bellingham Food Bank | General program support | $3,500 |
| White Center Food Bank | General program support | $3,500 |
| Nationalities Service Center of Phi | General program support | $3,300 |
| Sepia | General program support | $3,200 |
| Social Justice Fund NW | General program support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General program support | $3,000 |
| Philadelphia Film Society | General program support | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | General program support | $2,700 |
| Seattle Public Library Foundation | General program support | $2,500 |
| Fairbanks Community Food Bank | General program support | $2,000 |
| Na'ah Illahee Fund | General program support | $1,700 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | General program support | $1,700 |
| Boys and Girls Club of King County | General program support | $1,500 |
| Ballard Food Bank | General program support | $1,500 |
| Individual | General program support | $1,500 |
| WXPN | Musicians on call program support | $1,200 |
| Dvsas | General program support | $1,200 |
| United Indians of All Tribes | General program support | $1,000 |
| Straw for Dogs | General program support | $1,000 |
| The Pennsylvania Horticultural Soci | General program support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ian Bell
- Koren Bell
Questions people ask
Does Elaine and Vincent Bell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elaine and Vincent Bell Foundation give?
$87,300 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Elaine and Vincent Bell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ian Bell (1/23/26 Exec Di) and Koren Bell (2025 Exec Dir).
What does Elaine and Vincent Bell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and arts and culture.