Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc

NAPLES, FL EIN: 26-2390465

Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Established in 2008, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees. The foundation supports charitable causes through discretionary grant making and investment income.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$37.8M

-1.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.6M

-23.5% YoY

Grant Count

-31.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$150K

+11.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding priorities include:

Education
Science and STEM education
Human Services
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Ohio
New York
Colorado

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $7.2M (94%)

Florida $400K (5%)

Maryland $30K (0%)

New York $29K (0%)

California $20K (0%)

District of Columbia $13K (0%)

Missouri $5K (0%)

Colorado $3K (0%)

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Maryland Missouri New York Ohio

Cities

BaltimoreBronxColumbusDenverEnglewoodGahannaGrove CityHillardMiamiMt GileadNew AlbanyNew YorkSanta BarbaraSt LouisToledoWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $37,836,035
Total Giving: $1,644,559
Total Revenues: $1,187,544
Total Expenses: $2,099,102
Investment Income and Dividends: $1,606,014

Revenue Sources: The foundation is primarily supported by investment income rather than contributions, with no grants or contributions received in 2024.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$37,836,035	$38,294,472	$36,032,648
Revenue	$1,187,544	$2,699,487	$1,191,611
Expenses	$2,099,102	$2,388,287	$866,419
Qualifying Distributions	$1,644,759	$4,319,728	$740,219
Net Investment Income	$1,273,628	$1,445,614	$1,300,302
Distributable Amount	$1,760,356	$1,680,839	$1,796,962

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

62 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ohio State University Foundation ($1,015,000), Flying Horse Farms ($405,509), The Wells Foundation ($125,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
COLUMBUS DOG CONNECTION COLUMBUS, OH	PUBLIC SUPPORT	$250
COLUMBUS HUMANE SOCIETY HILLARD, OH	PUBLIC SUPPORT	$12,500
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER SANTA BARBARA, CA	ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION	$7,500
FLYING HORSE FARMS MT GILEAD, OH	CAMP FOR TERMINALLY ILL CHILDREN	$405,509
FRIENDS ISRAEL DEFENSE NEW YORK, NY	PUBLIC SERVICES	$7,500
JEWISH COLORADO DENVER, CO	PUBLIC SERVICES	$1,800
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER COLUMBUS, OH	PUBLIC SERVICES	$5,000
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION COLUMBUS, OH	PUBLIC SERVICES	$1,015,000
STAR HOUSE COLUMBUS, OH	PUBLIC SERVICES	$59,500
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER COLUMBUS, OH	HERBERT J. BLOCK MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID A BELFORD	PRESIDENT	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has made significant contributions to spinal cord research at Ohio State University through the Belford Fund, demonstrating a commitment to medical research and education initiatives.

Belford Fund gives $10 million for spinal cord research at Ohio State

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding priorities include: • Education • Science and STEM education • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $250 to $1,015,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Ohio State University Foundation: $1,015,000 (Public Services) • Flying Horse Farms: $405,509 (Camp for Terminally Ill Children) • Star House: $59,500 (Public Services) **Total Annual Giving:** $1,644,559 (2024)

Where does Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Ohio • New York • Colorado

What size grants does Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc award?

In 2024, Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc awarded 11 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $150K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc's EIN?

Belford Family Charitable Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2390465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.