The Bell Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 84-2387549 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$591K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $25,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| E Kupaku Ka Aina | Wailuku, HI | Operational support | $42,500 |
| Hui O Hau'ula | Hauula, HI | Operational support | $35,000 |
| Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation Inc | Florence, KY | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Taking Root | Cincinnati, OH | Operational support | $30,000 |
| 3Cdc | Cincinnati, OH | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub | Cincinnati, OH | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Daybreak | Cincinnati, OH | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Dayton Equity Center | Dayton, OH | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Dynamic Healing Center | Honolulu, HI | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank | Cincinnati, OH | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Goodwill Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Kamp Hawaii | Kapolei, HI | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Mission of Mary | Dayton, OH | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Mortar | Cincinnati, OH | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Back2back | Cincinnati, OH | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Children's Home of Northern Kentucky | Covington, KY | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Cincinnati Youth Collaborative | Cincinnati, OH | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Friends of Kauai Wildlife Refuges | Kilauea, HI | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Re-Use Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Operational support | $20,000 |
| Beech Acres Parenting Center | Cincinnati, OH | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Dress for Success | Cincinnati, OH | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Lighthouse Youth Services Inc | Cincinnati, OH | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Samaritan Car Care Clinic | Covington, KY | Operational support | $15,000 |
| Keep Cincinnati Beautiful | Cincinnati, OH | Operational support | $13,516 |
| Citylink Center | Cincinnati, OH | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Humanity Hale | Kailuakona, HI | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Pal Hawaii | Kapaa, HI | Operational support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $591,016 | 27 |
| 2024 | $2,732,094 | 30 |
| 2023 | $1,175,945 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601059349100535
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-2387549
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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