Bell Family Foundation for Hope Inc
Bell Family Foundation for Hope Inc is a private foundation established in 1993 and based in Indian Shores, Florida. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity designated for charitable purposes. The foundation makes direct contributions to other tax-exempt organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.5M
-0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$353K
+23.9% YoY
Grant Count
19
-13.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+43.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. Its primary program consists of direct contributions to other tax-exempt organizations.
Grantmaking
Bell Family Foundation for Hope Inc maintains an active grantmaking program with the following characteristics:
Grant Range
$5,000
Average Grant
$11,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Georgia and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total Assets: $5,547,502
- Total Revenues: $427,399
- Investment Income and Dividends: $412,897
- Total Expenses: $394,710
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Asset Trend:
- Assets have decreased from $7.1 million in 2011 to $5.5 million in 2024
Staffing:
- The foundation operates with 0 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,535,015 | $5,547,502 | $5,514,813 |
| Revenue | $451,425 | $427,399 | $145,054 |
| Expenses | $463,912 | $394,710 | $412,010 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $355,808 | $349,591 | $320,823 |
| Net Investment Income | $413,653 | $372,045 | $305,091 |
| Distributable Amount | $387,604 | $360,226 | $399,123 |
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
137 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kelli Bell Ritter serves as the principal officer of the foundation. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURTIS H RITTER | DIRECTOR | 10 | $30,000 |
| PATRICIA S BELL | DIRECTOR | 10 | $30,000 |
| KELLI BELL RITTER | DIRECTOR | 10 | $30,000 |
Contact Information
- Address: 19520 Gulf Blvd Unit 602, Indian Shores, FL 33785-2223
- Phone: (770) 596-1616
- EIN: 59-3166060
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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