Bellows Family Foundation
THE FOUNDATION IS EXCLUSIVELY ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN A SPECIFIC CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSE OR FUNCTION OF, OR AS AUTHORIZED IN THE CHARTER OF, THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO.
Key facts about Bellows Family Foundation
- EIN
- 36-3864415
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,066,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- Average grant
- $42,640
- Median grant
- $12,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (13 of 25, 2024)
- Total assets
- $5,738,192
- Primary geography
- Illinois (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Bellows Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Bellows Family Foundation's 25 itemized 2024 grants were Illinois (52%), New York (37%) and New Jersey (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Skokie, IL (6 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants), New York City, NY (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Bellows Family Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 25 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $34K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.7M
-6.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+13.5% YoY
Grant Count
25
+47.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
-22.8% YoY
About Bellows Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Bellows Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $4.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 25 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,738,192 | $6,139,679 | $6,151,393 |
| Revenue | $4,939,385 | $139,463 | $265,830 |
| Expenses | $1,133,112 | $1,006,210 | $394,108 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,759,385 | $139,463 | $118,538 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
79 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Hebrew Theological College ($150,500), Project Extreme ($150,000), Yeshivat Ashreinu ($125,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HEBREW THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE Skokie, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,500 |
| PROJECT EXTREME Lawrence, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| YESHIVAT ASHREINU Teaneck, NJ | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| AMIT CHILDREN INC Skokie, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| YESHIVA UNIVERSITY New York City, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| ARIE CROWN HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Skokie, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $93,750 |
| HILLEL TORAH NORTH SUBURBAN DAY SCHOOL Skokie, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| CAMP MOSHAVA OF WILD ROSE INC Skokie, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| MANHATTAN JEWISH EXPERIENCE SYNAGOGUE New York, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| FRIENDS OF YAD SARAH INC New York City, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $23,750 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David S Rosen | Vice President & Treasurer | 0.3 | — |
| Eric Devir | Vice President & Secretary | 0.3 | — |
| Joan Bellows | President | 0.3 | — |
| Jonathan Bellows | Vice President | 0.3 | — |
| Elliot Robinson | Vice President | 0.3 | — |
| Jamie Pinkston | Assistant Treasurer | 0.3 | — |
| Claire Peaceman | Assistant Secretary | 0.3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellows Family Foundation?
Bellows Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Bellows Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Bellows Family Foundation holds $5.7M in total assets with $4.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 25 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does Bellows Family Foundation operate?
Bellows Family Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Bellows Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Bellows Family Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $43K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Bellows Family Foundation's EIN?
Bellows Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3864415. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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