Elaine and Vincent Bell Foundation
Invitation OnlyBurien, Washington · EIN 23-2384942 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $4,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
58% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | West Chester, PA | General program support | $8,000 |
| Tides Center | San Francisco, CA | $4,000 palestine legal project & $3,000 adalah justice | $7,000 |
| Greater Fairbanks Community Hospita | Fairbanks, AK | General program support | $5,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | General program support | $4,200 |
| The Alaska Community Foundation | Anchorage, AK | General program support | $4,000 |
| The Food Trust | Philadelphia, PA | General program support | $4,000 |
| White Center Food Bank | Seattle, WA | General program support | $3,500 |
| Nationalities Service Center of Phi | Philadelphia, PA | General program support | $3,300 |
| Social Justice Fund Nw | Seattle, WA | General program support | $3,000 |
| Philadelphia Film Society | Philadelphia, PA | General program support | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | New York, NY | General program support | $2,700 |
| Seattle Public Library Foundation | Seattle, WA | General program support | $2,500 |
| Fairbanks Community Food Bank | Fairbanks, AK | General program support | $2,000 |
| Na'ah Illahee Fund | Seattle, WA | General program support | $1,700 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | Seattle, WA | General program support | $1,700 |
| Boys and Girls Club of King County | Seattle, WA | General program support | $1,500 |
| United Indians of All Tribes | Seattle, WA | General program support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($29,200). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $87,300 | 28 |
| 2024 | $81,000 | 26 |
| 2023 | $89,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349103508
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2384942
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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