The Linda and Lenny Bell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 27-6963832 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.9M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$76.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| America Votes Education Fund | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $950,000 |
| Secure Community Network Inc | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Baltimore, MD | Voter Engagement Fund - Culture of Voting Initiative | $400,000 |
| Prime Coalition Inc | Cambridge, MA | General & Unrestricted | $263,509 |
| American Independent Foundation | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Baltimore, MD | Civic Responsibility Project | $100,000 |
| Florida Alliance for Civic Engagement Inc | Homestead, FL | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Jacob | Woodbridge, CT | Building Fund | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Chilmark Pre-School Inc | Chilmark, MA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Hebrew Center | Vineyard Hvn, MA | General & Unrestricted | $41,800 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Clinic Inc | New Haven, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Greenburgh Hebrew Center | Dobbs Ferry, NY | General Fund and Campaign for GHC Fund | $25,000 |
| Hospice of Marthas Vineyard Inc | Vineyard Haven, MA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Hospital Inc | Oak Bluffs, MA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Parkinsons Foundation Inc | Miami, FL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Sheriffs Meadow Foundation | West Tisbury, MA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Inc | Woodbridge, CT | Security Fund | $25,000 |
| White Plains Hospital Medical Center | White Plains, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital | New Haven, CT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Hebrew Center | Vineyard Hvn, MA | Annual Appeal | $20,000 |
| Mv Youth Inc | Chilmark, MA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Stratton Family Fund Limited | Stratton Mountain, VT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,891,309 | 23 |
| 2023 | $1,648,300 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543119349101004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6963832
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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