James Ford Bell Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 41-6023099 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$566K
Organizations funded57
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $7,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation (Bell Museum) | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $210,000 |
| The Source | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $35,000 |
| Minnesota Historical Society | St Paul, MN | General operations | $26,000 |
| American Alliance of Museums | Arlington, VA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Learning Alliance | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $25,000 |
| Minneapolis Institute of Arts | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $25,000 |
| Riverside Theater | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $15,000 |
| Senior Resource Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $11,905 |
| Humane Society | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $10,050 |
| Childcare Resources of Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $10,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $10,000 |
| University of South Dakota Foundation (National Music Museum) | Vermillion, SD | General operations | $9,000 |
| Belwin Conservancy | Afton, MN | General operations | $8,000 |
| Dunwoody Institute | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $7,000 |
| Firefighters for Healing | Champlin, MN | General operations | $6,000 |
| Hennepin Health Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $6,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General operations | $6,000 |
| Raptor Center | St Paul, MN | General operations | $6,000 |
| Associates of the James Ford Bell Library | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Connecticut College | New London, CT | General operations | $5,000 |
| Hamm Clinic | St Paul, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Indian River Golf Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Indian River Land Trust | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Mental Health Collaborative of Indian River Inc | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $5,000 |
| Millbrook School | Millbrook, NY | General operations | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | Chaska, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo | Apple Valley, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| Smithsonian American Art Museum | Washington, DC | General operations | $5,000 |
| Macphail Center for the Arts | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $4,000 |
| Monterey County Food Bank | Salinas, CA | General operations | $3,500 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | Bismarck, ND | General operations | $2,500 |
| Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival | Eastsound, WA | General operations | $2,500 |
| Real Mission Inc | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $2,500 |
| The Retreat | Wayzata, MN | General operations | $2,500 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $2,500 |
| Visiting Nurses Association | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $2,000 |
| Moorings Educational Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $2,000 |
| South Dakota State University Foundation (4-H Club) | Brookings, SD | General operations | $2,000 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | Fort Pierce, FL | General operations | $2,000 |
| Vero Beach Rowing | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $2,000 |
| Weisman Art Museum | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | Portland, OR | General operations | $2,000 |
| Women's Refuge | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $2,000 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | San Francisco, CA | General operations | $1,500 |
| Chagdud Gonpa Foundation | Junction City, CA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Children's Home Society | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $1,000 |
| Eaglebrook School | Deerfield, MA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Orcas Center (Jazz Festival) | Eastsound, WA | General operations | $1,000 |
| Quail Valley Charities | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $1,000 |
| St Edward's School | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $1,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | General operations | $1,000 |
| Orcas Senior Center | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $500 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | General operations | $500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Public Radio | St Paul, MN | General operations | $50,000 |
| The Source | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $45,000 |
| Childcare Resources of Indian River | Vero Beach, FL | General operations | $10,000 |
| Associates of the James Ford Bell Library | Minneapolis, MN | General operations | $5,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $565,955 | 62 |
| 2024 | $318,500 | 67 |
| 2023 | $324,000 | 77 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631179349100548
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6023099
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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