Bell Trust
EIN 38-2704083 · MI
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In 2025, Bell Trust based in MI paid 20 grants totaling $30.3K to 20 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $7.7K, with a median of $275. Its largest recipients included Adrian Symphony Orchestra, Croswell Opera House, and Hospice of Lenawee. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.
Foundation at a Glance
- Total assets
- $137,989
- Giving (latest yr)
- $30,300
- Filing year
- 2025
- Itemized grants
- 20
- Median grant
- $275
- Recipients
- 20
- States reached
- 4
- Officers/trustees
- 2
- Unsolicited applications
- No — invitation only
Where the Money Goes
Top recipients
- Adrian Symphony Orchestra$7,700
- Croswell Opera House$6,250
- Hospice of Lenawee$6,000
- Health Network Foundation$3,000
- Lenawee Community Foundation$2,000
Where grants went
- Michigan$26,150 · 14 grants
- Ohio$3,750 · 4 grants
- Pennsylvania$300 · 1 grant
- Iowa$100 · 1 grant
Grants Paid (20)
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
No. Bell Trust does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.
In its most recent filing, Bell Trust reported 20 itemized grants totaling $30.3K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $7.7K (median $275).
Recent recipients include Adrian Symphony Orchestra, Croswell Opera House, Hospice of Lenawee, among 20 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.
Bell Trust is a private foundation based in Michigan, per its IRS 990-PF filing.
Bell Trust gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.
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