Miner Bell Foundation
Miner Bell Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mansfield, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $26K. Net investment income was $28K.
Miner Bell Foundation at a glance
In short: Miner Bell Foundation gave $26K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,000
- +420.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,000
- +420.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,000
- Total assets
- $1,219,921
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Miner Bell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ucadf ($26K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $26K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ucadf Storrs, CT | General Operating | $26,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,219,921 | $90,959 | $34,491 | $26,000 | 1 | $26,000 | $27,732 |
| 2023 | $1,145,332 | $105,460 | $19,135 | $5,000 | 1 | $11,476 | $48,710 |
| 2022 | $1,013,158 | $27,864 | $16,363 | — | — | — | $13,864 |
| 2021 | $1,167,071 | $5,515 | $6,316 | — | — | — | $5,515 |
| 2020 | $1,182,880 | $25,246 | $65 | — | — | — | $54 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Miner Bell Foundation is led by Nancy Miner, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Miner
President
President & CEO → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
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 Miner Bell Foundation
How much does Miner Bell Foundation give each year?
Miner Bell Foundation gave $26K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is Miner Bell Foundation?
Miner Bell Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $91K.
Where does Miner Bell Foundation operate?
Miner Bell Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Miner Bell Foundation's EIN?
Miner Bell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3744651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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