Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc
Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Holland, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports charitable grants to organizations in several states, including Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Washington, and the District of Columbia.
Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc gave $51K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state District of Columbia. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,484
- -26.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,860
- -10.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,487,488
- +36.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4547 Hemlock Drive, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 818-9304
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($15K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were directed to organizations in the District of Columbia (29%), New York (19%), Michigan (14%), New Jersey (14%), and Illinois (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 54% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $70K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Washington, DC | Charitable | $15,000 |
| National Resource Defense Council New York, NY | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Mary's Place Ocean Grove, NJ | Charitable | $7,000 |
| McGaw YMCA Evanston, IL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Lambert House Seattle, WA | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $2,374 |
| Green Apple Pantry Kentwood, MI | Charitable | $1,760 |
| PCFR Pheonix, AZ | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Lewa Wildlife Conservancy New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Meijer Garden Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $2,487,488 | $750,226 | $83,050 | $51,484 | 18 | $63,385 | $29,291 | $117,628 |
| 2023 | $1,820,724 | $27,652 | $90,557 | $70,350 | 22 | $70,350 | $19,308 | $82,212 |
| 2022 | $1,890,717 | $355,106 | $52,833 | $39,950 | 17 | $39,950 | $317,620 | $77,253 |
| 2021 | $1,595,944 | $1,599,919 | $3,975 | — | — | — | $401,483 | $34,421 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Lambert House, which received $4,000, says it empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth through leadership, social, and life skills development. Pomfret School Incorporated, which received $250, says it empowers students to pursue lives of purpose and meaning. Environmental Traveling Companions, which received $250, says it provides accessible outdoor adventures and leadership training for people with disabilities, youth from under-resourced backgrounds, and volunteer guides.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $51,484 across 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $15,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, $8,000 to National Resource Defense Council, $7,000 to Mary’s Place, $6,000 to McGaw YMCA, and $4,000 to Lambert House. Other listed grants included $2,374 to Mary Free Bed, $1,760 to Green Apple Pantry, and $1,500 to PCFR.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Blair Bellis Judson as president and treasurer, Nicholas Judson as vice president and secretary, and Katharine Blair Judson as vice president.
Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc is led by Blair Bellis Judson, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Blair Bellis Judson
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Katharine Blair Judson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Nicholas Judson
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Blair Bellis Judson (President/Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc
How much does Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc give each year?
Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc gave $51K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 22 grants.
What is Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,860, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc give grants?
Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Michigan (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Grand Rapids, MI (4 grants).
Does Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (18 grants).
Who are Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($15,000), National Resource Defense Council ($8,000) and Mary's Place ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc?
Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Lambert House, which received $4,000, says it empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth through leadership, social, and life skills development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4148690. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bellis Blauvelt Judson Foundation Inc 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.
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