Bellwether Enterprise Foundation
Bellwether Enterprise Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $157K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $70K.
Bellwether Enterprise Foundation at a glance
In short: Bellwether Enterprise Foundation gave $70K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $70,000
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,000
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $157,478
- -16.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (43% 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 Bellwether Enterprise Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Georgia State University ($30K). Together the top 5 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bellwether Enterprise Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $80K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | Scholarship Fund | $30,000 |
| University of Houston Houston, TX | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| University of North Carolina Charlotte, NC | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157,478 | $40,608 | $71,633 | $70,000 | 5 | $71,633 | — |
| 2023 | $188,503 | $52,784 | $81,109 | $80,000 | 8 | $81,109 | — |
| 2022 | $216,828 | $48,144 | $51,211 | $50,000 | 5 | $51,612 | — |
| 2021 | $219,895 | $156,452 | $62,601 | $60,000 | 6 | $62,601 | — |
| 2020 | $126,044 | $126,975 | $931 | — | — | — | $259 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bellwether Enterprise Foundation is led by Sara Behrman, Director & President on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara Behrman
Director & President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David J. Effler
Director
Director & Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Weil
Director & Manager of Scholarships
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ilya Weinstein
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Jackson
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Skye Huntington
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Deborah Rogan (2020–2022) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Denise McGee (2020–2022) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Ned Huffman (2020–2022) — Director & President
- Former: Linda Hayes (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dj Effler (2020) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Phillip Melton (2020) — Director
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 Bellwether Enterprise Foundation
How much does Bellwether Enterprise Foundation give each year?
Bellwether Enterprise Foundation gave $70K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 8 grants.
What is Bellwether Enterprise Foundation's typical grant size?
Bellwether Enterprise Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bellwether Enterprise Foundation give grants?
Bellwether Enterprise Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (29%) and North Carolina (14%).
Does Bellwether Enterprise Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Bellwether Enterprise Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Fund" (5 grants).
Who are Bellwether Enterprise Foundation's largest grantees?
Bellwether Enterprise Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Georgia State University ($30,000), University of Houston ($10,000) and University of North Carolina ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bellwether Enterprise Foundation?
Bellwether Enterprise Foundation reported $157K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $41K.
What is Bellwether Enterprise Foundation?
Bellwether Enterprise Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cleveland, OH. It holds $157K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Bellwether Enterprise Foundation's EIN?
Bellwether Enterprise Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1599996. 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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