Bell Trust
Bell Trust is a private foundation, based in TECUMSEH, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $155K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $5K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$155K
-12.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$26K
+67.8% YoY
Grant Count
20
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
+101.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bell Trust reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Bell Trust
Based on IRS filings
Bell Trust is a private foundation, based in TECUMSEH, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $155K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $5K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $154,577 | $175,705 | $197,138 |
| Revenue | $7,769 | $-3,035 | $41,647 |
| Expenses | $28,896 | $18,397 | $34,031 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $28,824 | $18,041 | $33,739 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,295 | $5,188 | $25,608 |
| Distributable Amount | $8,728 | $8,942 | $9,707 |
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
112 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Croswell Opera House ($11,750), Adrian Symphony Orchestra ($4,100), Hospice of Lenawee ($2,100).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADRIAN ARMORY COMMUNITY CENTER ADRIAN, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| ADRIAN CENTER FOR THE ARTS ADRIAN, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| ADRIAN COLLEGE ADRIAN, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| ADRIAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION ADRIAN, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
| ADRIAN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ADRIAN, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,100 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF LENAWEE ADRIAN, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,250 |
| CROSWELL OPERA HOUSE ADRIAN, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,750 |
| GOOD SHEPHERD HOME FOSTORIA, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
| HILLSDALE COLLEGE HILLSDALE, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
| HOLY FAMILY MINISTRIES CLARKLAKE, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT F BELL | Co-Trustee | — | — |
| MURIEL L BELL | Co-Trustee | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Bell Trust?
As of 2024, Bell Trust holds $155K in total assets with $8K in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $26K in 2024.
Where does Bell Trust operate?
Bell Trust has awarded grants in Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What size grants does Bell Trust award?
In 2024, Bell Trust awarded 20 grants totaling $26K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Bell Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bell Trust reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bell Trust's EIN?
Bell Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2704083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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