Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation
The Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in areas including advocacy, health, education, religion, and support for veterans.
Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation gave $1.4M across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), top state District of Columbia. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,385,000
- +37.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,735
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $15,972,523
- -0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 34, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (30% 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 Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9130 Galleria Court Suite 101, Naples, FL 34109
Phone: (239) 254-8461
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Conservative Partnership Institute ($150K). Together the top 10 received $760K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 155 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (30%), Florida (14%), Virginia (10%), Georgia (8%), and Illinois (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 34 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $800K (2022) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative Partnership Institute Washington, DC | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Augusta Christian School Martinez, GA | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $70,000 |
| St Therese Catholic Church Fort Myers, FL | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $65,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Riverside Hospital Foundation Lincolnshire, IL | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| American Cornerstone Institute Washington, DC | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Media Research Center Reston, VA | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Cancer Support Services Washington, DC | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $15,972,523 | $1,777,931 | $1,879,745 | $1,385,000 | 34 | $1,542,575 | $1,442,079 | $1,090,127 |
| 2024 | $16,078,934 | $1,480,145 | $1,506,775 | $1,010,000 | 31 | $1,170,988 | $1,151,522 | $1,057,778 |
| 2023 | $16,105,953 | $785,373 | $1,746,763 | $1,320,000 | 33 | $1,457,126 | $497,651 | $975,267 |
| 2022 | $17,061,371 | $1,108,699 | $1,331,394 | $800,000 | 25 | $800,000 | $654,307 | $990,566 |
| 2021 | $17,284,066 | $3,101,209 | $1,465,261 | $1,000,000 | 32 | $1,000,000 | $2,628,908 | $1,052,260 |
| 2020 | $15,652,673 | $847,683 | $1,259,447 | $900,000 | 31 | — | $478,838 | $950,198 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants include general operating support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Judicial Watch describes its work as promoting government integrity, transparency, accountability, and fidelity to the rule of law. K9s for Warriors says it provides trained service dogs to military veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is among the foundation’s 2025 grantees; its name is not a substitute for a stated mission. The foundation also gave to a Catholic church, a Christian school, health-related organizations, and advocacy groups.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded $1,385,000 across 34 grants. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $150,000, with a median of $32,500. The largest grants included $150,000 each to Conservative Partnership Institute and Judicial Watch, and $75,000 to Mayo Clinic. Other notable awards were $70,000 to Augusta Christian School, $65,000 to St Therese Catholic Church, and $50,000 each to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, Riverside Hospital Foundation, American Cornerstone Institute, Media Research Center, and Cancer Support Services. The listed 2025 grants were for unrestricted general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew J Krause and Madonna Lintzenich as trustees.
Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew J. Krause
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$81K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Madonna Lintzenich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$203K (2022) → $222K (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 $222K, to Madonna Lintzenich (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation
How much does Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation give each year?
Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation gave $1.4M across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 31 grants.
What is Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $32,500, and its average grant was $40,735, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation give grants?
Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Reston, VA (2 grants) and Ponte Vedra, FL (2 grants).
Does Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 34) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Conservative Partnership Institute ($150,000), Judicial Watch ($150,000) and Mayo Clinic ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation?
Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation reported $16.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants include general operating support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Judicial Watch describes its work as promoting government integrity, transparency, accountability, and fidelity to the rule of law. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6384143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Helen W Bell Charitable 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.
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 June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Helen W Bell Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/helen-w-bell-charitable-foundation-morg_d67db1d5a1834550830cecb737adb350
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