The Bell Policy Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$3.2M
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
44
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Bell Policy Center?
The Bell Policy Center is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Merle Chambers Fund ($2.1M), Brett Family Foundation ($276K), The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc ($212K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to The Bell Policy Center between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merle Chambers Fund | $2,059,480 | 15 | 2020–2024 |
| Brett Family Foundation | $276,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc | $212,300 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Nextfifty Initiative | $141,800 | 1 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation Boulder County | $106,750 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Colorado Trust | $103,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sciarra Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Jay & Rose Phillips Family Foundation | $70,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | $48,868 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| New Venture Fund | $42,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Rose Community Foundation | $25,775 | 1 | 2020 |
| The DM Solomon Family Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Aloha Foundation | $4,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has The Bell Policy Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc | ADVOCACY | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Merle Chambers Fund | EXCEPTIONAL EXIT GRANT, GENERAL SUPP | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Merle Chambers Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR) | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Nextfifty Initiative | GENERAL SUPPORT | $141,800 |
| 2024 | Brett Family Foundation | General support | $58,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation Boulder County | GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,250 |
| 2024 | The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc | ADVOCACY | $35,900 |
| 2024 | Aloha Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Merle Chambers Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $80 |
| 2023 | Merle Chambers Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR) | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Merle Chambers Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT (MULTI-YEAR) | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Sciarra Foundation | TO ENSURE ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR EVERY COLORADAN | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Brett Family Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc | PUBLIC POLICY/PUBLIC POLICY GRANT FROM A DONOR ADVISED FUND | $35,900 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation Boulder County | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,500 |
| 2023 | The DM Solomon Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Merle Chambers Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $160,000 |
| 2022 | Merle Chambers Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Brett Family Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT; PROGRAM SUPPORT - TAXPAYER EDUCATION PROJECT | $60,000 |
| 2022 | Merle Chambers Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Merle Chambers Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPMENT CONS | $45,600 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation Boulder County | GENERAL SUPPORT | $38,000 |
| 2022 | The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc | PUBLIC POLICY GRANT AND DONOR ADVISED FUND PUBLIC POLICY GRANT | $32,500 |
| 2022 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,542 |
| 2022 | New Venture Fund | CAPACITY BUILDING | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Merle Chambers Fund | General Support | $160,000 |
| 2021 | Brett Family Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Merle Chambers Fund | General Support for Development Consultant | $45,600 |
| 2021 | The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc | WFCO RELIEF FUND,PUBLIC POLICY | $40,000 |
| 2021 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $28,527 |
Showing 30 most recent of 44 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Bell Policy Center?
The Bell Policy Center is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Merle Chambers Fund ($2.1M), Brett Family Foundation ($276K), The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc ($212K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to The Bell Policy Center between 2020–2025.
Who is The Bell Policy Center's largest funder?
Merle Chambers Fund is the largest recorded funder of The Bell Policy Center, with $2.1M across 15 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Bell Policy Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to The Bell Policy Center across 44 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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