Bellows Family Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (T99) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bellows Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Bellows Family Foundation generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $612.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Bellows Family Foundation has awarded 120 individual grants totaling $5,706,091. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FOUNDATION IS EXCLUSIVELY ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN A SPECIFIC CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, OR RELIGIOUS PURPOSE OR FUNCTION OF, OR AUTHORIZED IN THE CHARTER OF, THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, ALL OF WHICH ARE TAX EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) AND MEET THE GUIDELINES OF ITS BY-LAWS AND THOSE OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Rosen Vice President & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Eric Devir Vice President & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Shael Bellows President | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Jonathan Bellows Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Elliot Robinson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
James A Pinkston Assistant Treasurer | Officer | 0.3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,145,238 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,145,238 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,145,238 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $93,300 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $77,585 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,316,123 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $601,940 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $20 |
Total functional expenses | $612,163 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $998,454 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,851,982 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,850,436 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $6,850,436 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,850,436 |
Over the last fiscal year, Bellows Family Foundation has awarded $553,595 in support to 12 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $250,000 |
Lawrence, NY PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $96,000 |
Pomona, NY PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $50,000 |
Skokie, IL PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $45,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $36,900 |
Skokie, IL PURPOSE: General Operating Support | $15,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Robert R Mccormick Foundation Chicago, IL | $1,522,880,168 | $43,489,096 |
David F And Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation Western Springs, IL | $161,662,019 | $15,904,271 |
The Burke Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | $121,362,007 | $6,169,378 |
Illinois Assistive Technology Program Springfield, IL | $10,127,419 | $6,900,669 |
Crossroads Fund Chicago, IL | $13,233,891 | $8,800,082 |
Vine And Branches Foundation Inc Brookfield, WI | $8,641,827 | $2,521,561 |
Association Of State Floodplain Managers Inc Madison, WI | $3,465,086 | $3,791,524 |
Alan Stone Family Charitable Foundation % Reed Smith LLP - Harry Rosenberg Chicago, IL | $0 | $100,169 |
Peter And Paula Fasseas Foundation Chicago, IL | $50,357,726 | $8,283,085 |
Jefferson City Parks And Recreation Foundation Jefferson City, MO | $842,423 | $291,038 |
Stephenson Family Foundation Schaumburg, IL | $89,371 | $3,480,000 |
Hope Haven Support Foundation Rock Valley, IA | $16,499,629 | $3,667,660 |