Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund
The Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. It makes grants to charitable organizations and states that it contributes only to preselected organizations.
Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund at a glance
In short: Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund gave $22K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $743.207), mostly in Louisiana. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,553
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $743
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $209
- Total assets
- $307,003
- -5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 755 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130-3701
Phone: (504) 596-2355
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Charles Ave Presbyterian Church ($5K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 179 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana and 4% to recipients in New York. The filing also reports 0% shares for recipients in the District of Columbia, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 29 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $93; repeat grants $913. How we count
Medians: $75 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $38K (2020). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Charles Ave Presbyterian Church New Orleans, LA | For the General Benefit of the Charity | $4,550 |
| Wwiii Museum New Orleans, LA | For the General Benefit of the Charity | $2,634 |
| Trinity School New Orleans, LA | For the General Benefit of the Charity | $2,500 |
| Tulane Univeresity New Orleans, LA | For the General Benfit of the Charity | $2,100 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA | For the General Benefit of the Charity | $1,465 |
| Covington Presbyterian Church Covington, LA | For the General Benefit of the Charity | $1,220 |
| La Childresn Museum New Orleans, LA | For the General Benefit of the Charity | $1,000 |
| Manresa House Convent, LA | For the General Benefit of the Charity | $1,000 |
| Institute of Classical Architecture and Art New York, NY | For the General Benefit of the Charity | $891 |
| Habitat for Humanity New Orleans, LA | For the General Benefit of the Charity | $784 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $307,003 | $8,267 | $25,719 | $21,553 | 29 | $25,719 | $8,267 | $19,857 |
| 2023 | $325,448 | $8,619 | $25,991 | $20,579 | 28 | $25,991 | $8,619 | $17,736 |
| 2022 | $342,770 | $11,618 | $24,555 | $18,532 | 40 | $18,532 | $11,618 | $20,120 |
| 2021 | $359,041 | $41,113 | $21,994 | $16,751 | 40 | $16,751 | $41,113 | $3,833 |
| 2020 | $336,290 | $7,404 | $45,682 | $37,519 | 42 | — | $6,719 | $18,325 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2024 grants included religious, educational, cultural, community, and other charitable organizations. Among the organizations it supported, Community Sailing New Orleans describes its mission as providing accessible educational opportunities and promoting health on Lake Pontchartrain, including serving low- and moderate-income and minority communities in the New Orleans area.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund reported 29 grants totaling $21,553. Grants ranged from $45 to $4,550, with a median of $209. Larger grants included $4,550 to St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, $2,634 to WWIII Museum, $2,500 to Trinity School, $2,100 to Tulane University, and $1,465 to Greater New Orleans Foundation. The listed purposes were for the general benefit of the recipient organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael J. Bell as president/chairman and Aimee F. Bell as treasurer/secretary.
Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund is led by Michael J. Bell, President & Chairman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael J. Bell
President & Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aimee F. Bell
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Aimee F Bell (Treasurer/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund
How much does Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund give each year?
Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund gave $22K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 28 grants.
What is Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund's typical grant size?
Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund's median grant in 2024 was $209, and its average grant was $743, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund that year got $93 on average.
Where does Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund give grants?
Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund gives mostly in Louisiana: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (20 grants).
Does Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund's largest grantees?
Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund's largest 2024 grantees include St Charles Ave Presbyterian Church ($4,550), Wwiii Museum ($2,634) and Trinity School ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund?
Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund reported $307K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund itself is provided. Its 2024 grants included religious, educational, cultural, community, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund?
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund's EIN?
Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1312430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Aimee Favrot & Michael Bell Family Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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