Belle's Foundation
Belle's Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakeway, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $73K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $22K.
Belle's Foundation at a glance
In short: Belle's Foundation gave $50K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $16,667
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $73,185
- -27.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Belle's Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was America's Mighty Warriors ($20K). Together the top 3 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Belle's Foundation gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $63K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America's Mighty Warriors Surprise, AZ | General Support | $20,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation Alexandria, VA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Regents School of Austin Austin, TX | General Support` | $15,000 |
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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 | $73,185 | $22,529 | $50,485 | $50,000 | 3 | $50,000 | $22,179 | $4,254 |
| 2023 | $101,179 | $2,163 | $3,122 | — | — | $2,772 | $1,813 | $6,446 |
| 2022 | $102,168 | $19,033 | $38,782 | $35,000 | 1 | $37,527 | $7,778 | $6,159 |
| 2021 | $121,917 | $26,248 | $70,174 | $62,500 | 3 | $67,900 | $23,974 | $9,415 |
| 2020 | $165,843 | $-323 | $29,791 | $28,000 | 2 | — | $2,294 | $13,478 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Belle's Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Belle's Foundation is led by Lori Ward, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Ward
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Berinda Post
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ward
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Belle's Foundation
How much does Belle's Foundation give each year?
Belle's Foundation gave $50K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Belle's Foundation's typical grant size?
Belle's Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Belle's Foundation give grants?
Belle's Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (30%) and Texas (30%).
Does Belle's Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Belle's Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Belle's Foundation?
Belle's Foundation reported $73K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Belle's Foundation's EIN?
Belle's Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1913033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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