Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw
Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $70,308, including grants to animal welfare organizations, colleges, and other charitable organizations.
Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw at a glance
In short: Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw gave $70K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Pennsylvania. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,308
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,906
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,906
- Total assets
- $970,734
- +4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (28% 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 Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1558 Dept Ea5W86, Columbus, OH 43216
Phone: (330) 742-7484
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Massachusetts SPCA ($4K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Columbus, Ohio. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in several states and Washington, DC. The largest reported recipient-state shares were Pennsylvania (28%), Massachusetts (17%), and DC (17%); Kentucky and Oregon each accounted for 11%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% 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 $56K (2021) to $99K (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts SPCA Boston, MA | General Support | $3,906 |
| American Fondouk Hospital Boston, MA | General Support | $3,906 |
| American Society for Prevention New York, NY | Support Program | $3,906 |
| CASA Materna Society Jamison, PA | General Support | $3,906 |
| American Waldensian Aid Society Valdese, NC | General Support | $3,906 |
| Animal Welfare Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $3,906 |
| Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | General Support | $3,906 |
| New Alexandria Union Cemetery New Alexandria, PA | General Support | $3,906 |
| Westminster College New Wilmington, PA | General Support | $3,906 |
| St Andrews United Presbyterian Butler, PA | General Support | $3,906 |
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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 | $970,734 | $135,090 | $93,917 | $70,308 | 18 | $81,492 | $125,016 | $71,389 |
| 2024 | $926,516 | $157,504 | $78,358 | $57,002 | 16 | $67,362 | $148,357 | $70,681 |
| 2023 | $845,017 | $128,524 | $118,306 | $98,784 | 18 | $108,246 | $120,123 | $57,258 |
| 2022 | $831,485 | $115,014 | $89,053 | $69,948 | 18 | $79,714 | $106,299 | $58,463 |
| 2021 | $805,096 | $89,768 | $76,418 | $56,322 | 18 | $66,492 | $80,339 | $64,568 |
| 2020 | $792,167 | $109,930 | $78,247 | $59,060 | 18 | — | $101,377 | $57,540 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw reported a distributable amount of $71K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including animal welfare and education. For example, the Animal Welfare Institute describes its work as alleviating animal suffering, while Geneva College describes itself as a Christ-centered academic community educating students for service. Westminster College says its mission is to develop students’ competencies, commitments, and character.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $70,308. Each itemized grant was $3,906. Recipients included Dogs for the Deaf Inc. and Southern Oregon Humane Society, whose stated missions involve training assistance dogs and improving the lives of pets and people, respectively; Geneva College and Westminster College; and animal-protection organizations including the Animal Welfare Institute and Defenders of Wildlife. These organizations received $3,906 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Huntington National Bank as trustee.
Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw's only listed officer is Huntington National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Huntington National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$16K (2020) → $20K (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 $20K, to Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw
How much does Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw give each year?
Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw gave $70K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 16 grants.
What is Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw's typical grant size?
Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw's median grant in 2025 was $3,906, and its average grant was $3,906, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw give grants?
Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw's top state is Pennsylvania, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw's largest grantees?
Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw's largest 2025 grantees include Massachusetts SPCA ($3,906), American Fondouk Hospital ($3,906) and American Society for Prevention ($3,906), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw?
Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw reported $971K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including animal welfare and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing 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 Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw's EIN?
Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6289259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mary Ellen Bell Charitable Tuw 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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