Bellinger Foundation
Bellinger Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $678,961, primarily to organizations in Texas.
Bellinger Foundation at a glance
In short: Bellinger Foundation gave $679K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $678,961
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,264
- +16.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,550
- Total assets
- $8,765,315
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bellinger Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19431 Settlers Creek, San Antonio, TX 78258
Phone: (210) 872-1501
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bellinger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vaqueros Del Mar Relief Fund ($325K). Together the top 10 received $660K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 56 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 2% to Missouri, and 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bellinger Foundation gives
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 228% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 152% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $779K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $679K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vaqueros Del Mar Relief Fund Boerne, TX | Support Programs | $325,000 |
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | Scholarships and Support Programs | $120,000 |
| San Antonio Livestock Exposition Inc San Antonio, TX | Scholarships | $45,000 |
| George and Barbara Bush Foundation College Station, TX | Support Programs | $32,500 |
| San Fernando Cathedral Co Reichle Family Foundation San Antonio, TX | Support Programs | $30,000 |
| Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation College Station, TX | Scholorships and Support Programs | $25,000 |
| Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets Association Bryan, TX | Support Programs | $25,000 |
| Bexar County Junior Livestock Show Adkins, TX | Scholarships | $20,550 |
| Texas A&M University San Antonio Foundation San Antonio, TX | Support Programs | $20,000 |
| American Meat Science Association Kearney, MO | Scholarships | $16,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,765,315 | $415,935 | $712,937 | $678,961 | 15 | $681,651 | $341,631 | $448,365 |
| 2024 | $9,060,698 | $182,600 | $836,772 | $778,784 | 20 | $796,198 | $307,183 | $457,029 |
| 2023 | $9,723,101 | $422,827 | $655,374 | $610,688 | 9 | $625,274 | $288,968 | $444,033 |
| 2022 | $9,955,663 | $296,686 | $438,023 | $207,234 | 11 | $411,315 | $173,356 | $467,369 |
| 2021 | $10,097,000 | $10,000,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | — | $25,415 |
| 2020 | $100,000 | $100,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $205 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bellinger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $448K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships and support programs. Among the grantees, Texas A&M Foundation says it raises and manages endowed gifts to support Texas A&M University. Bexar County Junior Livestock Show says it provides sponsorship and scholarship support for youth participating in livestock shows and learning about production and agriculture. The American Meat Science Association describes its work as educational and focused on community and professional development in meat science.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $678,961. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $325,000, with a median grant of $20,550.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $325,000 to Vaqueros del Mar Relief Fund for support programs; $120,000 to Texas A&M Foundation for scholarships and support programs; $45,000 to San Antonio Livestock Exposition Inc. for scholarships; and $32,500 to George and Barbara Bush Foundation for support programs. Other grants included $25,000 to Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation for scholarships and support programs, and $20,550 to Bexar County Junior Livestock Show for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John W. Bellinger as president/director; Gina R. Bellinger as secretary/director; and John A. Bellinger and Lauren V. Bellinger as directors.
Bellinger Foundation is led by John A. Bellinger, President, Director & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John A. Bellinger
President, Director & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gina R. Bellinger
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren V. Bellinger
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Bellinger Foundation
How much does Bellinger Foundation give each year?
Bellinger Foundation gave $679K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $779K across 20 grants.
What is Bellinger Foundation's typical grant size?
Bellinger Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,550, and its average grant was $45,264, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bellinger Foundation give grants?
Bellinger Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (4 grants), College Station, TX (3 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Bellinger Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Bellinger Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Programs" (9 grants) and "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Bellinger Foundation's largest grantees?
Bellinger Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Vaqueros Del Mar Relief Fund ($325,000), Texas A&M Foundation ($120,000) and San Antonio Livestock Exposition Inc ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bellinger Foundation?
Bellinger Foundation reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $682K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $448K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bellinger Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships and support programs. Among the grantees, Texas A&M Foundation says it raises and manages endowed gifts to support Texas A&M University. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bellinger Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bellinger Foundation's EIN?
Bellinger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1756822. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Bellinger Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Bellinger Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/bellinger-foundation-morg_8e02645fca9c458a85ed3038f2b73424
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