Joan D and John S Bell Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joan D and John S Bell Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Shorewood, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,162 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,162 and the largest $5,162. 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$5,162
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5,162
- Largest grant$5,162
- Assets$19.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $100,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $0 | 0 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 1 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $5,162 | 1 | $19.0 million |
How to apply
Joan D and John S Bell Charitable 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 Joan D and John S Bell Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,162 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Support of educational efforts | $5,162 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Zarwell
Questions people ask
Does Joan D and John S Bell Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joan D and John S Bell Charitable Foundation give?
$5,162 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,162.
Who runs Joan D and John S Bell Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Susan Zarwell (Trustee).
What does Joan D and John S Bell Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.