Stephen M Bellovics Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Geneseo, IL EIN: 27-3621365

Stephen M Bellovics Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Geneseo, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $43K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1K.

Key facts about Stephen M Bellovics Foundation

EIN: 27-3621365
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $1,400
Grants made (2024): 5
Average grant: $280
Median grant: $250
Total assets: $43,345
Primary geography: Illinois (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Stephen M Bellovics Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Stephen M Bellovics Foundation's 5 itemized 2024 grants were Illinois (93%) and Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Geneseo, IL (2 grants). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Stephen M Bellovics Foundation gives

Giving fell 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$43K

-3.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$1K

-82.3% YoY

Grant Count

-44.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$280

-68.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen M Bellovics Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Stephen M Bellovics Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Illinois $1K (93%)

Tennessee $100 (7%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Iowa Illinois Michigan Tennessee

Cities

GeneseoMemphisAnnawanItascaMichigan CenterMuscatineRock IslandCambridgeJackson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$43,345	$45,060	$53,345
Revenue	—	$15	$10,100
Expenses	$1,715	$8,300	$15,998
Qualifying Distributions	$1,415	$7,920	$14,620
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$2,167	$2,508	$2,675

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

28 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include City of Geneseo ($500), Annawan High School ($300), Illinois Foundation Ffa ($250).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CITY OF GENESEO Geneseo, IL	THRILL ON THE HILL FUNDRAISER	$500
ANNAWAN HIGH SCHOOL Annawan, IL	TO SUPPORT THE PARENTS FOR A DRUG-FREE/ALCOHOL-FREE PROM PROGRAM	$300
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
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	$100

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Michael J Bellovics	Trustee	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stephen M Bellovics Foundation?

Stephen M Bellovics Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Geneseo, IL. It holds $43K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Stephen M Bellovics Foundation?

As of 2024, Stephen M Bellovics Foundation holds $43K in total assets. It awarded 5 grants totaling $1K in 2024.

Where does Stephen M Bellovics Foundation operate?

Stephen M Bellovics Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Tennessee.

What size grants does Stephen M Bellovics Foundation award?

In 2024, Stephen M Bellovics Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $1K — an average of about $280 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Stephen M Bellovics Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Stephen M Bellovics Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.