Bell Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyRancho Santa Fe, California · EIN 33-0640946 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$628K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$8.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walk Away Foundation | New York, NY | Support Programs to Push Back on Radical Left Agenda under the Walk Away Program | $100,000 |
| Graves' Disease and Thyroid Foundation | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Provide education and support for people with Graves' Disease & Thyroid Disorders | $85,000 |
| Government Accountability Institute | Tallahassee, FL | Support Programs to Investigate Government Capitalism and Misuse of Taxpayer Monies | $25,000 |
| Helen Woodward Animal Center | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Sponsor Pet AniMeals Program | $25,000 |
| Not Me CA Inc | San Diego, CA | Support for women's safety program | $25,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Washington DC, DC | Support programs That Fight for Accountability, Integrity in Law | $25,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Support Programs To Protect American Constitutional Rights | $25,000 |
| Thomas More Society | Chicago, IL | Support Programs that Defend America's Pro-Life Movement | $25,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation | Washington DC, DC | Support Programs that Protect America First Principles | $25,000 |
| Center for American Liberty | Leesburg, VA | Support Programs to Defend First Amendment Freedoms & Civil Liberties of Americans | $20,000 |
| Isi | Wilmington, DE | Support Programs to Preserve Principles & Institutions That Foster Liberty | $20,000 |
| National Center for Law & Policy | Escondido, CA | Support the Legal Defense of Client's Constitutional Rights & the Constitution | $20,000 |
| National Legal & Policy Center | Falls Church, VA | Support Programs to Promote Ethics in Public Life | $20,000 |
| Pacific Justice Institute | Sacramento, CA | Support Programs Specializing in the Defense of Religious Freedom, Parental Rights & Other Civil Liberties | $20,000 |
| The Village Community Presbyterian Church | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Support the Church Programs | $20,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Support Programs That Promote American Values & Change Lives | $20,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | Support Programs to Build & Promote Conservative Public Policies | $20,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | To support educational programs | $20,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Support programs to preserve and protect conservative ideals | $20,000 |
| The Claremont Institute | Claremont, CA | Promotes Principles of American Founding | $20,000 |
| Freedom Alliance | Winchester, VA | Support Programs to Advance Heritage of Freedom | $10,000 |
| Meals On Wheels | San Diego, CA | Support Meals On Wheels Programs | $10,000 |
| Hospice of the North Coast | Carlsbad, CA | Support for the care of the critically ill | $10,000 |
| Rancho Coastal Humane Society | Encinitas, CA | Support animal shelter programs | $10,000 |
| Council for National Policy | Washington DC, DC | CNP Membership Sponsor Renewal | $6,000 |
| Vista Teen Outreach | Vista, CA | Benefits Youth Programs | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $628,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $760,000 | 35 |
| 2022 | $671,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610229349100701
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0640946
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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