Bellevue Foundation Inc
Bellevue Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Cordova, Tennessee. Formed in 2000, it provides funding for the spread of the Gospel through Bellevue Baptist Church and other ministries compatible with the church’s mission.
Bellevue Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bellevue Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $90K), top state Tennessee. 67% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,426,283
- +504.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +125.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $89,862
- +168.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $6,889,724
- -19.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (18 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bellevue Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 2000 Appling Road, Cordova, TN 38016-4910
Phone: (901) 347-5470
Website: https://bellevuefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bellevue Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Desoto Christian Academy ($650K). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 78 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee (29%), Mississippi (28%), Illinois (21%), Georgia (10%), and Alabama (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bellevue Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 27 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $88K; repeat grants $94K. How we count
Medians: $71K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $151K (2020) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desoto Christian Academy Olive Branch, MS | General Support | $650,000 |
| Open the Bible Arlington Heights, IL | General Support | $500,000 |
| People for Care & Learning Mobile, AL | General Support | $125,000 |
| St Patrick Presbyterian Church Collierville, TN | General Support | $120,000 |
| Leaderlabs Cleveland, TN | General Support | $100,000 |
| Youth Villages Memphis, TN | General Support | $100,000 |
| In His Image Marietta, GA | General Support | $100,000 |
| St Paul's Catholic School Memphis, TN | General Support | $100,000 |
| Emerge Missions Inc Kennesaw, GA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Standing Strong Ministries Memphis, TN | General Support | $85,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,889,724 | $1,705,158 | $3,666,746 | $2,426,283 | 27 | $426,436 |
| 2023 | $8,573,833 | $5,724,897 | $1,332,214 | $401,710 | 12 | $147,877 |
| 2022 | $3,878,212 | $1,570,692 | $1,365,499 | $346,149 | 17 | $166,033 |
| 2021 | $4,434,633 | $1,873,411 | $1,665,536 | $318,999 | 13 | $209,919 |
| 2020 | $4,244,779 | $1,501,368 | $1,084,893 | $151,094 | 9 | $119,572 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist in funding the spread of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through Bellevue Baptist Church ministries and other ministries compatible with the church’s mission. Its 2024 filing says grants supported Christian youth ministries, a Christian home for children, Christian mission projects, Baptist colleges, churches, and seminaries.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of work. Open the Bible describes its mission as broadcasting the Bible teaching of Colin Smith. People for Care and Learning says it provides food, clothing, and educational opportunities for children and adults below the poverty level. Emerge Missions says it teaches the Word of God and provides mission services, principally in foreign countries. Youth Villages says it helps children and families live successfully. Westminster Academy describes itself as providing classical Christian education from junior kindergarten through grade twelve.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $2,426,283. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $650,000, with a median of $50,000.
The largest listed awards included $650,000 to DeSoto Christian Academy and $500,000 to Open the Bible, both for general support. Other awards included $125,000 to People for Care & Learning; $120,000 to St. Patrick Presbyterian Church; and $100,000 each to LeaderLabs, Youth Villages, In His Image, St. Paul’s Catholic School, and Emerge Missions.
The foundation’s website describes long-term giving options for donors; it does not provide an application process for grants to outside organizations. It also announced applications for the Bailey Music Scholarship for the 2026–2027 school year, available to Bellevue members with at least five years of formal voice or instrumental training in the field of application. The stated March 31 deadline has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Ellis as chairman; Kevin Redmond as vice chairman; David Coombs as treasurer; Brooks Norman as assistant treasurer; and Chip Freeman as secretary. It also lists Charlie McDaniel, Jim Hutto, Keith Smith, and Tony Yarbrough as directors.
Bellevue Foundation Inc is led by Richard Ellis, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Ellis
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Hutto
Director
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlie McDaniel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Yarbrough
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chip Freeman
Secretary
Executive Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Coombs
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooks Norman
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Redmond
Vice Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Aubrey Earnheart (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Nathan Wright (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom McCormack (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: John Crockett (2022–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Mike Wages (2022–2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Bobby Hancock (2023) — Director
- Former: David Peel (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Brandon (2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Angel (2020–2021) — Assistant Treasurer
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 Bellevue Foundation Inc
How much does Bellevue Foundation Inc give each year?
Bellevue Foundation Inc gave $2.4M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $402K across 12 grants.
What is Bellevue Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bellevue Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $89,862, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bellevue Foundation Inc that year got $88K on average.
Where does Bellevue Foundation Inc give grants?
Bellevue Foundation Inc's top state is Tennessee, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Mississippi (28%) and Illinois (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (7 grants), Olive Branch, MS (2 grants) and Cordova, TN (2 grants).
Does Bellevue Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bellevue Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Bellevue Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bellevue Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Desoto Christian Academy ($650,000), Open the Bible ($500,000) and People for Care & Learning ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bellevue Foundation Inc?
Bellevue Foundation Inc reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does Bellevue Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to assist in funding the spread of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through Bellevue Baptist Church ministries and other ministries compatible with the church’s mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bellevue Foundation Inc?
Bellevue Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check bellevuefoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Bellevue Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bellevue Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1818929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Bellevue Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bellevue-foundation-inc-morg_1353654c36a14b2c8e2436252f42e08d
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