Bellwether Foundation II

EIN 36-4665428 · CA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in CA, DC
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Bellwether Foundation II based in CA paid 8 grants totaling $350K to 8 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $30K to $50K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, FAMILY VIOLENCE APPELLATE PROJECT, and FAMILY VIOLENCE LAW CENTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,359,940
Giving (latest yr)
$350,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
8
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • California Partnership to End Domestic Violence$50,000
  • Family Violence Appellate Project$50,000
  • Family Violence Law Center$50,000
  • Freefrom$50,000
  • Vote Solar$50,000

Where grants went

  • California$280,000 · 6 grants
  • District of Columbia$70,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (8)

Vote Solar
Oakland, CA
General Support
$50,000
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence
Sacramento, CA
General Support
$50,000
Family Violence Appellate Project
Oakland, CA
General Support
$50,000
Family Violence Law Center
Oakland, CA
General Support
$50,000
Freefrom
Los Angeles, CA
General Support
$50,000
Coalition for Green Capital
Washington, DC
General Support
$35,000
Groundswell Inc
Washington, DC
General Support
$35,000
Breakthrough Institute
Oakland, CA
General Support
$30,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Bellwether Foundation II 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, Bellwether Foundation II reported 8 itemized grants totaling $350K. Individual grants ranged from $30K to $50K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, FAMILY VIOLENCE APPELLATE PROJECT, FAMILY VIOLENCE LAW CENTER, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Bellwether Foundation II is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Bellwether Foundation II 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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