Schoolbell Foundation
Schoolbell Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Massachusetts, New York, California, and the District of Columbia, including organizations working in areas such as conservation, food assistance, housing, and international aid.
Schoolbell Foundation at a glance
In short: Schoolbell Foundation gave $19K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,500
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,321
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $196,874
- -3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (4 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (68% 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 Schoolbell 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 filing says to contact Bruce Campbell by letter.
- Contact
Application contact: Bruce Campbell
Mailing address: PO Box 6106, Lincoln, MA 01773
Phone: (781) 259-3343
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schoolbell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Give Directly ($2K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 12% to New York, 12% to California, and 8% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Schoolbell Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 14 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $17K (2020) to $20K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Give Directly New York, NY | General Program | $2,250 |
| The Clear Fund DBA Givewell Oakland, CA | General Program | $2,250 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bos Boston, MA | General Program | $2,000 |
| Refugee & Immigrant Assistance Cent Boston, MA | General Program | $2,000 |
| Center Street Food Pantry Newton, MA | General Program | $1,500 |
| Oxfam America Washington, DC | General Program | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of MA Boston, MA | General Program | $1,500 |
| Africian Artists Community Dev Proj West Tisbury, MA | General Program | $1,000 |
| Island Growth Initiative Food Pantr Vineyard Haven, MA | General Program | $1,000 |
| The Tulgey Wood Vineyard Haven, MA | General Program | $1,000 |
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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 | $196,874 | $10,797 | $18,500 | $18,500 | 14 | $18,500 | $10,797 | $19,606 |
| 2024 | $204,577 | $20,809 | $23,200 | $19,600 | 14 | $19,600 | $20,809 | $18,869 |
| 2023 | $202,693 | $95,133 | $19,802 | $18,600 | 13 | $18,600 | $95,081 | $16,886 |
| 2022 | $154,287 | $10,058 | $20,550 | $19,500 | 15 | $19,500 | $10,058 | $18,818 |
| 2021 | $164,779 | $7,702 | $19,000 | $18,000 | 14 | $18,000 | $8,767 | $17,738 |
| 2020 | $176,077 | $8,411 | $17,849 | $16,600 | 10 | — | $8,411 | $16,677 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schoolbell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the Vineyard Conservation Society describes its own mission as including advocacy, public education, and environmental protection; The Tulgey Wood says it works to create an integrated community for people with and without disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $18,500 across 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $2,250, with a median of $1,250. Notable grants included $2,250 each to GiveDirectly and The Clear Fund DBA GiveWell; $2,000 each to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Boston and the Refugee & Immigrant Assistance Center; and $1,500 each to Center Street Food Pantry, Oxfam America, and Planned Parenthood of Massachusetts. The Vineyard Conservation Society and The Tulgey Wood each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce Campbell as “MANAGING TRU,” Lee Campbell as president, and Jan Campbell as trustee.
Schoolbell Foundation is led by Lee Campbell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lee Campbell
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bruce Campbell
Managing Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jan Campbell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Schoolbell Foundation
How much does Schoolbell Foundation give each year?
Schoolbell Foundation gave $19K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 14 grants.
What is Schoolbell Foundation's typical grant size?
Schoolbell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,321, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schoolbell Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Schoolbell Foundation give grants?
Schoolbell Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (12%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vineyard Haven, MA (5 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants) and West Tisbury, MA (2 grants).
Does Schoolbell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Schoolbell Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Schoolbell Foundation's largest grantees?
Schoolbell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Give Directly ($2,250), The Clear Fund DBA Givewell ($2,250) and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bos ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schoolbell Foundation?
Schoolbell Foundation reported $197K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (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 Schoolbell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schoolbell 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 Schoolbell Foundation's EIN?
Schoolbell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3057045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Schoolbell 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 April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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