The Belle Jar Foundation
Historical FunderCreston, California · EIN 90-0432743 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DR CHRISTOPHER PAYNE |
|---|---|
| Address | 5890 ROCKY CANYON ROAD, CRESTON CA 93432 |
| Phone | 4153430831 |
| NONE | |
| Form and materials | LIMITED TO CHARTITABLE PURPOSE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc East Alliance | Edenton, NC | Unstricted | $400,000 |
| Catholic Charities Santa Clara County | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Local Enterprise Assistance Fund | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Ron Brown Scholar Fund | Charlottesville, VA | unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Watervliet City School District | Watervliet, NY | unrestricted | $54,837 |
| Ten Strands | San Rafael, CA | unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Education Alliance - Business and Community fo | Charleston, WV | unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Stanford University | Redwood City, CA | unrestricted | $25,000 |
| College Track | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | unrestricted | $21,750 |
| Teach for America Inc | Baltimore, MD | unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Krause Center for Innovation | Los Altos, CA | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Volunteers in Asia | Stanford, CA | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula | Menlo Park, CA | unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Silicon Valley Education Foundation | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose High School | San Jose, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Unresticted | $5,000 |
| Aim High for High School | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Onegoal | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Inplay Learning Network | San Mateo, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh | Raleigh, NC | unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Alamance Community Foundation | Burlington, NC | unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Parent Institute for Quality Education Inc | National City, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Summer Search | Oakland, CA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,273,587 | 24 |
| 2023 | $975,304 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542279349100239
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 90-0432743
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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