Stephen M Bellovics Foundation
Stephen M Bellovics Foundation is a private foundation, based in Geneseo, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $37K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $7K.
Stephen M Bellovics Foundation at a glance
In short: Stephen M Bellovics Foundation gave $7K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,000
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,400
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $36,570
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Stephen M Bellovics Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($5K). Together the top 5 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Stephen M Bellovics Foundation gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 383% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $905 (2020) to $14K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | To support the advancement of cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment | $5,000 |
| Concordia Lutheran Church Geneseo, IL | To support the congregation of concordia lutheran church and its mission | $1,000 |
| Seal Family Legacy Muscatine, IA | To support and honor military members killed in service and their families left behind | $500 |
| Illinois Foundation FFA Geneseo, IL | To support the stimulation and promotion of the best interests of students and former students of agricultural education on a local, sectional, or state basis | $250 |
| National Child Safety Council Itasca, IL | To support the prevention of needless accidents and help save lives by providing local law enforment departments with meaningful safety educational materials and programs for children, adults, and seniors | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,570 | $300 | $7,075 | $7,000 | 5 | $7,015 | $1,830 |
| 2024 | $43,345 | — | $1,715 | $1,400 | 5 | $1,415 | $2,167 |
| 2023 | $45,060 | $15 | $8,300 | $7,905 | 9 | $7,920 | $2,508 |
| 2022 | $53,345 | $10,100 | $15,998 | $13,650 | 9 | $14,620 | $2,675 |
| 2021 | $59,243 | $53,090 | $7,118 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,668 | $797 |
| 2020 | $13,271 | $2,500 | $1,896 | $905 | 3 | — | $668 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen M Bellovics Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stephen M Bellovics Foundation is led by Michael J. Bellovics, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael J. Bellovics
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Stephen M Bellovics Foundation
How much does Stephen M Bellovics Foundation give each year?
Stephen M Bellovics Foundation gave $7K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 5 grants.
What is Stephen M Bellovics Foundation's typical grant size?
Stephen M Bellovics Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,400, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stephen M Bellovics Foundation give grants?
Stephen M Bellovics Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (21%) and Iowa (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Geneseo, IL (2 grants).
Does Stephen M Bellovics Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Stephen M Bellovics Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Stephen M Bellovics Foundation's largest grantees?
Stephen M Bellovics Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Jude Children's Research Hospital ($5,000), Concordia Lutheran Church ($1,000) and Seal Family Legacy ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stephen M Bellovics Foundation?
Stephen M Bellovics Foundation reported $37K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Stephen M Bellovics Foundation's EIN?
Stephen M Bellovics Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3621365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Stephen M Bellovics Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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