Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc
Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bedminster, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports charitable grants to organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in New York and New Jersey.
Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc gave $112K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state New York. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $111,675
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,653
- +27.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,550
- Total assets
- $2,278,329
- +0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (6 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1681 Lamington Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921
Phone: (201) 213-6891
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trinity Pawling School ($53K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 101 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 48% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 47% to recipients in New Jersey. The remaining shares went to Illinois (2%), Maryland (1%), and Connecticut (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 24 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 165% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021) to $112K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Pawling School Pawling, NY | Charitable | $52,750 |
| From Houses to Homes Mt Tabor, NJ | Charitable | $10,442 |
| St Lukes Church Gladstone, NJ | Charitable | $8,305 |
| Raritan Headwaters Association Far Hills, NJ | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Music in the Somerset Hills Bernardsville, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Nourish NJ Morristown, NJ | Charitable | $4,269 |
| Corner Stone Family Morristown, NJ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Life Camp Morristown, NJ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Morristown Festival Books Morristown, NJ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| St Matthew the Apostle Randolph, NJ | Charitable | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,278,329 | $286,517 | $283,150 | $111,675 | 24 | $237,361 | $135,039 | $143,800 |
| 2024 | $2,274,962 | $673,698 | $175,161 | $98,487 | 27 | $133,287 | $18,965 | $126,523 |
| 2023 | $1,776,425 | $8,257 | $97,300 | $73,040 | 22 | $78,040 | $11,917 | $88,327 |
| 2022 | $1,871,908 | $335,966 | $83,823 | $70,867 | 20 | $70,867 | $298,420 | $75,342 |
| 2021 | $1,628,265 | $1,679,175 | $50,910 | $44,575 | 8 | $44,575 | $461,192 | $36,681 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including environmental protection, music and arts, youth services, education, and charitable assistance. For example, Raritan Headwaters Association describes its work as protecting the natural resources of the Raritan River headwaters through science, education, advocacy, land preservation, and stewardship. Music in the Somerset Hills says it provides opportunities to hear, perform, and learn about classical music. LIFE CAMP says it operates a six-week summer camp for children from Greater Newark.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $111,675. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $52,750, with a median of $1,550. The largest reported grants included $52,750 to Trinity Pawling School, $10,442 to From Houses to Homes, $8,305 to St Lukes Church, $6,000 to Raritan Headwaters Association, and $5,000 to Music in the Somerset Hills. The listed grant purposes were “CHARITABLE.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James L Bellis Jr as president/treasurer and Jamer Bellis, Eliza B Drabkin, and Blair Bellis as directors.
Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc is led by James L. Bellis Jr., President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James L. Bellis Jr.
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $40K (2025)
Blair Bellis
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$5K (2024) → $5K (2025)
Eliza B. Drabkin
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$5K (2024) → $5K (2025)
Jamer Bellis
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$5K (2024) → $5K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to James L Bellis Jr (President/Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc
How much does Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc give each year?
Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc gave $112K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 27 grants.
What is Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,550, and its average grant was $4,653, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc give grants?
Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New Jersey (47%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morristown, NJ (7 grants), Gladstone, NJ (3 grants), Bernardsville, NJ (2 grants) and Bedminster, NJ (2 grants).
Does Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants).
Who are Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Trinity Pawling School ($52,750), From Houses to Homes ($10,442) and St Lukes Church ($8,305), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc?
Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $237K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including environmental protection, music and arts, youth services, education, and charitable assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc's EIN?
Blauvelt Demarest Bellis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4085892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Blauvelt Demarest Bellis 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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