Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation U a D July 22 1982
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 61-6384143 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$22.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
From the return
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
85% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Partnership Institute | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $150,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $150,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Unrestricted general operating support | $75,000 |
| Augusta Christian School | Martinez, GA | Unrestricted general operating support | $70,000 |
| St Therese Catholic Church | Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted general operating support | $65,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general operating support | $50,000 |
| Riverside Hospital Foundation | Lincolnshire, IL | Unrestricted general operating support | $50,000 |
| American Cornerstone Institute | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $50,000 |
| Media Research Center | Reston, VA | Unrestricted general operating support | $50,000 |
| Cancer Support Services | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $50,000 |
| K-9S for Warriors | Ponte Vedra, FL | Unrestricted general operating support | $40,000 |
| Air Force Enlisted Village | Shalimar, FL | Unrestricted general operating support | $40,000 |
| N Texas Wounded Warrior Golf Assoc | Roanoke, TX | Unrestricted general operating support | $40,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Unrestricted general operating support | $40,000 |
| Walsingham Academy | Williamsburg, VA | Unrestricted general operating support | $40,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | Wilmington, DE | Unrestricted general operating support | $35,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | Canyonville, OR | Unrestricted general operating support | $35,000 |
| Stratcomm Inc | Terre Haute, IN | Unrestricted general operating support | $30,000 |
| Food Bank of Alaska | Anchorage, AK | Unrestricted general operating support | $25,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted general operating support | $25,000 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reston, VA | Unrestricted general operating support | $25,000 |
| Southern States Equine Savers | Porter, TX | Unrestricted general operating support | $25,000 |
| Quilts of Valor Foundation | Winterset, IA | Unrestricted general operating support | $25,000 |
| Veterans K9 Solutions | Ponte Vedra, FL | Unrestricted general operating support | $25,000 |
| Pets for Vets | Cutler Bay, FL | Unrestricted general operating support | $20,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted general operating support | $20,000 |
| Wildlife Welfare | Raleigh, NC | Unrestricted general operating support | $20,000 |
| World of Hope Christian Childcare Center | Grovetown, GA | Unrestricted general operating support | $20,000 |
| The American Conservative | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general operating support | $20,000 |
| Connie Maxwell Children's Ministries | Greenwood, SC | Unrestricted general operating support | $15,000 |
| Fannin County Food Pantry | Bonham, TX | Unrestricted general operating support | $15,000 |
| Feed Fanin Inc | Blue Ridge, GA | Unrestricted general operating support | $15,000 |
| Soldiers' Angels | San Antonio, TX | Unrestricted general operating support | $15,000 |
| Mercy Church | Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted general operating support | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,385,000 | 34 |
| 2024 | $1,010,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $1,320,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611669349100456
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-6384143
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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