The Bellis Foundation
Invitation OnlyTroy, Michigan · EIN 47-6656303 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$32.5M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$597K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $27,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
30% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Bellis Gift Fund a | St Ptersburg, FL | Charitable endowment fund | $8,159,937 |
| Lawrence Bellis Gift Fund C | St Petersburg, FL | Charible endowment fund | $8,101,627 |
| Lawrence Bellis Gift Fund D | St Petersburg, FL | Charitable endowment fund | $8,097,597 |
| Lawrence Bellis Gift Fund B | St Petersburg, FL | Charitable endowment fund | $8,007,566 |
| United Mitochondrial Disease Found | Pittsburgh, PA | Research mitochondrial diseases | $50,000 |
| Joanne's Mark | Lenox Township, MI | Programs for terminal sick kids | $27,000 |
| The Zekelman Holocaust Center | Farmington Hills, MI | Support for the holocaust musem | $17,000 |
| Concert of Colors | Detroit, MI | Art organziation offer free events | $15,000 |
| Blue Grass Center for Austim | Jeffersontown, KY | Programs for autism children | $10,000 |
| Kevin's Song | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Programs for prevention of suicide | $10,000 |
| Heart Dogs Rescue | Warren, MI | Rescuing and finding homes for anima | $10,000 |
| Beyond Basics | Southfield, MI | Supplies for detroit schools | $5,000 |
| Living and Learning Enrichment Ctr | Northville, MI | Programs for austim people | $5,000 |
| Keeper Kitties Rescue | Grand Rapids, MI | Animal rescue | $5,000 |
| Southwest Detroit Business Associat | Detroit, MI | Programs for the music program | $3,500 |
| New Detroit Inc | Detroit, MI | Programs for detroit citizens | $2,500 |
| The Butterfly Collective | Shelby Township, MI | Support for domestic abuse surviors | $2,000 |
| Alzheimr's Association Greater Mi Chapter | Southfield, MI | For research for alzheimer | $1,000 |
| Face Addition Now | Clinton Tonwship, MI | Drug addtion programs | $1,000 |
| Homeless Action Newtork of Detroit | Detroit, MI | Programs for the homeless | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,531,727 | 20 |
| 2023 | $340,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349103973
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6656303
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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