Belton Family Foundation
The Belton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It supports faith-based and innovative community organizations working to transform, restore, and empower the world.
Belton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Belton Family Foundation gave $412K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Minnesota. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $411,500
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +14.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,274
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $7,366,536
- +16.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (9 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (86% 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 Belton Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes a Letter of Intent process: organizations whose proposals are considered a fit may be contacted with application instructions. Returning organizations requesting support for the same project are asked to submit an LOI and a brief impact report in place of a full application. The foundation primarily funds IRS-classified 501(c)(3) nonprofits and considers fiscal-agent requests case by case. It does not fund individuals, government agencies, for-profit businesses, special events or conferences, endowments, labor organizations, lobbying, or political campaigns.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 LOI window was March 6–April 15, and the website says the form is closed for that cycle. For that cycle, applications or impact reports were due August 1–31, funding decisions were to be sent by November 30, and funds distributed by December 31. The website says to check back February 1, 2027, for updates to the grant process. An impact report is required for donations over $20,000, due within six months of the December distribution.
- Deadline
- The 2026 LOI window was March 6–April 15, and the website says the form is closed for that cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2419 East Lake Of The Isles Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Phone: (612) 922-4553
Website: https://beltonfamilyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Belton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Minnehaha Academy ($35K). Together the top 10 received $248K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 145 grants of 145 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it prefers to support organizations based in Minnesota and Colorado communities. Its 2024 giving breakdown lists Minnesota at 72%, international giving at 16%, national giving outside Minnesota and Colorado at 12%, and Colorado at 0%. Separately, the 2024 grant records show recipient-state shares of Minnesota 86%, Vermont 4%, New Hampshire 4%, Maryland 2%, and Pennsylvania 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Belton Family Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 31 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $208K (2020) to $436K (2022). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnehaha Academy Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement North St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Onevillage Partners Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Guthrie Theater Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $26,000 |
| Banyan Community Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Better Futures Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Family Partnership Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Partners in Food Solutions Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Walker West Music Academy St. Paul, MN | General Operating | $16,800 |
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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 | $7,366,536 | $1,568,760 | $493,010 | $411,500 | 31 | $413,475 | $1,483,786 | $487,772 |
| 2023 | $6,307,815 | $903,183 | $443,886 | $382,500 | 27 | $386,114 | $519,165 | $379,767 |
| 2022 | $5,830,644 | $1,179,264 | $521,337 | $436,270 | 31 | $437,305 | $594,948 | $350,867 |
| 2021 | $5,647,050 | $1,122,838 | $461,159 | $379,500 | 32 | $382,867 | $857,934 | $406,452 |
| 2020 | $5,022,822 | $1,783,814 | $256,424 | $208,000 | 24 | — | $1,332,588 | $284,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Belton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $488K 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
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.”
Its focus areas are:
- Empowering Communities: Community-led initiatives that revitalize systematically disadvantaged communities and promote economic empowerment.
- Faith & Social Justice: Programs pursuing Christ-centered, equitable outcomes through justice, mercy, and service.
- Transforming Minds: Education, culture, and arts initiatives that broaden perspectives and elevate aspirations.
- Vision for Wellness: Organizations bringing eye care to under-resourced people and regions.
Examples of grantees illustrate the range of work supported. Minnehaha Academy says its purpose is to provide preschool-through-grade-12 education integrating Christian faith and learning. Washburn Center for Children says it provides therapeutic services to children experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral challenges, involving their families. OneVillage Partners describes its work in Sierra Leone as partnering with rural communities to develop sustainable solutions. Walker West Music Academy says it builds a music-learning community rooted in the African-American cultural experience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $411,500. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $35,000, with a median of $12,500. The foundation’s website says initial grants are generally between $5,000 and $20,000 per year; it prefers to develop relationships before making larger or multi-year grants and may evaluate multi-year requests based on expected impact and outcomes.
The largest reported 2024 grants included $35,000 to Minnehaha Academy; $30,000 each to Junior Achievement North, OneVillage Partners, and Washburn Center for Children; and $26,000 to the Guthrie Theater. These grants were listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Y Marc Belton as president and Alicia Belton as vice president.
Belton Family Foundation is led by Y. Marc Belton, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Y. Marc Belton
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Belton
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Belton Family Foundation
How much does Belton Family Foundation give each year?
Belton Family Foundation gave $412K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $383K across 27 grants.
What is Belton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Belton Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $13,274, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Belton Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Belton Family Foundation give grants?
Belton Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (15 grants), St. Paul, MN (6 grants) and Malverne, NY (2 grants).
Does Belton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Belton Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Belton Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Belton Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Minnehaha Academy ($35,000), Junior Achievement North ($30,000) and Onevillage Partners ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Belton Family Foundation?
Belton Family Foundation reported $7.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $413K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $488K (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 Belton Family Foundation fund?
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.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Belton Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Belton Family Foundation's EIN?
Belton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3902720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Belton Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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