Belton Family Foundation
The Belton Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) foundation established in 2014 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The foundation supports faith-based and innovative community organizations working to transform, restore, and empower communities locally and globally.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.4M
+16.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$412K
+7.6% YoY
Grant Count
31
+14.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-6.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is to "glorify God by supporting faith-based and innovative community organizations to fulfill their missions to transform, restore, and empower the world."
The foundation focuses on four primary areas:
Empowering Communities Supporting organizations that revitalize systematically disadvantaged communities through community-led initiatives that promote economic empowerment and mutually beneficial outcomes. Past recipients include Twin Cities R!SE and OneVillage Partners.
Faith & Social Justice Funding programs and initiatives that advance Christ-centered, equitable outcomes through justice, mercy, and service to others. Past recipients include Urban Ventures and Salvation Army.
Transforming Minds Supporting innovative programs that enliven the spirit, broaden perspective, and elevate aspirations through education, culture, and the arts. Past recipients include Dartmouth College's The Cross Fund, Minnehaha Academy's The Belton Innovation Hub, and The Guthrie Theater.
Vision For Wellness Currently supporting organizations that bring eye care to under-resourced people and regions of the world.
Grantmaking
Recent grants made by the foundation include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. cities and states, including Avon, Colorado Springs, Coon Rapids, Dallas, Edmonds, Federal Way, Hanover, Madison, Minneapolis, Osseo, Philadelphia, Princeton, Rockville, St. Paul, Tuskegee, Washington, and Waterbury. It funds work in Alabama, Colorado, District of Columbia, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,366,536
- Total Revenue: $1,568,760
- Total Expenses: $493,010
- Investment Income and Dividends: $149,869
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $1,418,891
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $6,307,815
- Total Revenue: $903,183
- Total Expenses: $443,886
The foundation has no employees and operates with a voluntary leadership team.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,366,536 | $6,307,815 | $5,830,644 |
| Revenue | $1,568,760 | $903,183 | $1,179,264 |
| Expenses | $493,010 | $443,886 | $521,337 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $413,475 | $386,114 | $437,305 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,483,786 | $519,165 | $594,948 |
| Distributable Amount | $487,772 | $379,767 | $350,867 |
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
145 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Y Marc Belton — President (voluntary, no compensation)
- Alicia Belton — Vice President (voluntary, no compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Y MARC BELTON | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| ALICIA BELTON | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2419 E Lake of The Isles Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55405-2479
Phone: 612-922-4553
Website: beltonfamilyfoundation.com
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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