The Bellwether Foundation II
Invitation OnlyBeverly Hills, California · EIN 36-4665428 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$350K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$16.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $50,000.
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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Partnership to End Domestic Violence | Sacramento, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Family Violence Appellate Project | Oakland, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Family Violence Law Center | Oakland, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Freefrom | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Vote Solar | Oakland, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Coalition for Green Capital | Washington, DC | General support | $35,000 |
| Groundswell Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $35,000 |
| Breakthrough Institute | Oakland, CA | General support | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $350,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $930,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630409349100318
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4665428
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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