Funding search · EIN 416023104 · Minneapolis, MN

David Winton Bell Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

73
grants reported
$1.1M
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$10,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Top recipients

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  • Belwin Conservancy3 grants · $155,000
  • Trust for Public Land3 grants · $105,000
  • Great Mn Schools3 grants · $75,000
  • Delta Waterfowl Foundation6 grants · $72,000
  • Agate Housing and Services2 grants · $65,000
  • Planned Parenthood3 grants · $55,000
  • Audubon Minnesota3 grants · $47,500
  • People Incorporated3 grants · $45,000
  • Project Success3 grants · $45,000
  • Minnesota Land Trust3 grants · $45,000

Giving over time

$322,629
2022
$368,567
2023
$371,304
2024

Grant history

All 73 reported grants, largest first.

  • $65,000

    Belwin Conservancy · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    In minnesota inspire connection to natural world

  • $65,000

    Belwin Conservancy · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    In minnesota inspire connection to natural world

  • $50,000

    Agate Housing and Services · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    To help every person and family have a stable place to live, with their basic human needs met

  • $35,000

    Trust for Public Land · St Paul, MN · 2024

    Land conservation program

  • $35,000

    Trust for Public Land · St Paul, MN · 2023

    Land conservation program

  • $35,000

    Trust for Public Land · St Paul, MN · 2022

    Land conservation program

  • $25,000

    Great Mn Schools · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    Education

  • $25,000

    Great Mn Schools · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Education

  • $25,000

    Audubon Minnesota · St Paul, MN · 2022

    Environmental issues and resources

  • $25,000

    Belwin Conservancy · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    In minnesota inspire connection to natural world

  • $25,000

    Great Mn Schools · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Education

  • $20,333

    Delta Waterfowl Foundation · Bismark, ND · 2022

    Secure the future of waterfowl

  • $20,000

    Planned Parenthood · St Paul, MN · 2024

    To affirm the human right to reproductive health and freedom; ensure that families and communities have the resources needed to achieve reproductive health and have the freedom to plan their futures

  • $20,000

    Minneapolis Green Growth · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    To promote environmentally responsible city planning

  • $20,000

    Planned Parenthood · St Paul, MN · 2023

    To affirm the human right to reproductive health and freedom; ensure that families and communities have the resources needed to achieve reproductive health and have the freedom to plan their futures

  • $19,646

    Delta Waterfowl Foundation · Bismark, ND · 2024

    Secure the future of waterfowl

  • $19,440

    Delta Waterfowl Foundation · Bismark, ND · 2023

    Secure the future of waterfowl

  • $15,000

    Minneapolis Green Growth · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    To promote environmentally responsible city planning

  • $15,000

    Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy · St Paul, MN · 2024

    To use law and science to protect minnesota's environment, its natural resources, and the health of its people

  • $15,000

    Minnesota Land Trust · St Paul, MN · 2024

    Protect open space in minnesota

  • $15,000

    People Incorporated · St Paul, MN · 2024

    Hope and independence for people with mental illness

  • $15,000

    Project Success · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    Youth development plan meaningful futures

  • $15,000

    Summit Academy Oic · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    Education and vocational training economincally depressed neighborhoods

  • $15,000

    Agate Housing and Services · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    To help every person and family have a stable place to live, with their basic human needs met

  • $15,000

    Audubon Minnesota · St Paul, MN · 2023

    Environmental issues and resources

  • $15,000

    Florida Keys Wild Bird Center · Tavernier, FL · 2023

    To rescue, rehabilitate, and release native and migratory wild birds that have been harmed or displaced. Educate public towards the importance of coexistence with wild bird species.

  • $15,000

    Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy · St Paul, MN · 2023

    To use law and science to protect minnesota's environment, its natural resources, and the health of its people

  • $15,000

    Minnesota Land Trust · St Paul, MN · 2023

    Protect open space in minnesota

  • $15,000

    People Incorporated · St Paul, MN · 2023

    Hope and independence for people with mental illness

  • $15,000

    Project Success · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Youth development plan meaningful futures

  • $15,000

    Summit Academy Oic · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Education and vocational training economincally depressed neighborhoods

  • $15,000

    Minnesota Land Trust · St Paul, MN · 2022

    Protect open space in minnesota

  • $15,000

    People Incorporated · St Paul, MN · 2022

    Hope and independence for people with mental illness

  • $15,000

    Planned Parenthood · St Paul, MN · 2022

    To affirm the human right to reproductive health and freedom; ensure that families and communities have the resources needed to achieve reproductive health and have the freedom to plan their futures

  • $15,000

    Project Success · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Youth development plan meaningful futures

  • $10,000

    Bozeman High School · Bozeman, MT · 2024

    To prepare students to be ready for college, career, and life after high school

  • $10,000

    College Possible · St Paul, MN · 2024

    Giving college capable low income students opportunity to attend college

  • $10,000

    Global Rights for Women · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    Promote women's human rights internationally

  • $10,000

    Twin Cities Rise · Minneapolis, MN · 2024

    Job training program for adults in twin cities area

  • $10,000

    College Possible · St Paul, MN · 2023

    Giving college capable low income students opportunity to attend college

  • $10,000

    Global Rights for Women · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Promote women's human rights internationally

  • $10,000

    Northside Achievement Zone · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Collabaration and leadership

  • $10,000

    Twin Cities Rise · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Job training program for adults in twin cities area

  • $10,000

    Bell Museum · St Paul, MN · 2022

    Inspire, explore, create, educate and connect people to our natural world and universe

  • $10,000

    College Possible · St Paul, MN · 2022

    Giving college capable low income students opportunity to attend college

  • $10,000

    Fresh Energy · St Paul, MN · 2022

    Fresh energy's mission is to shape and drive bold policy solutions to achieve equitable carbon-neutral economies.

  • $10,000

    Global Rights for Women · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Promote women's human rights internationally

  • $10,000

    Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy · St Paul, MN · 2022

    To use law and science to protect minnesota's environment, its natural resources, and the health of its people

  • $10,000

    Northside Achievement Zone · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Collabaration and leadership

  • $10,000

    Summit Academy Oic · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Education and vocational training economincally depressed neighborhoods

  • $10,000

    Twin Cities Rise · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Job training program for adults in twin cities area

  • $8,000

    McAd · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Private art and design college in minneapolis

  • $7,500

    Audubon Minnesota · St Paul, MN · 2024

    Environmental issues and resources

  • $7,500

    Foxcroft School · Middleberg, VA · 2022

    To help every girl explore her unique voice and to develop the skills, confidence, and courage to share it with the world.

  • $7,500

    Gunston Day School · Centerville, MD · 2022

    Provide an intellectually rigorous, highly personalized, and nurturing college preparatory educational experience to develop ethically and environmentally minded scholars, citizens, and leaders for our globalized societ read all
  • $5,000

    Thrive · Bozeman, MT · 2024

    Provide support so all children have the opportunity to grow, succeed, and become valuable members of our community

  • $5,000

    Blake School · Hopkins, MN · 2023

    Provide an academic environment to prepare students for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens.

  • $5,000

    Bolder Options · Minneapolis, MN · 2023

    Healthy youth development

  • $5,000

    Fresh Energy · St Paul, MN · 2023

    Fresh energy's mission is to shape and drive bold policy solutions to achieve equitable carbon-neutral economies.

  • $5,000

    Blake School · Hopkins, MN · 2022

    Provide an academic environment to prepare students for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens.

  • $5,000

    Bolder Options · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Healthy youth development

  • $5,000

    Gallatin Valley Food Bank · Bozeman, MT · 2022

    To instill hope, develop resources, design solutions and change lives

  • $5,000

    Mississippi Park Connection · St Paul, MN · 2022

    Strengthen connection between people and mississippi river

  • $5,000

    Project for Pride in Living · Minneapolis, MN · 2022

    Work with families in twin cities metro to achieve greater self sufficiency

  • $4,296

    Delta Waterfowl Foundation · Bismark, ND · 2022

    Secure the future of waterfowl

  • $4,158

    Delta Waterfowl Foundation · Bismark, ND · 2024

    Secure the future of waterfowl

  • $4,127

    Delta Waterfowl Foundation · Bismark, ND · 2023

    Secure the future of waterfowl

  • $2,500

    Blake School · Hopkins, MN · 2024

    Provide an academic environment to prepare students for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens.

  • $2,500

    Foxcroft School · Middleberg, VA · 2024

    To help every girl explore her unique voice and to develop the skills, confidence, and courage to share it with the world.

  • $2,500

    Kimberly-Shirk Association · Redlands, CA · 2024

    To share and preserve the aesthetic experiece of the estate; educate visitors about the events, people, objects and cultural signifcane.

  • $2,500

    Windhourse Equine Learning · Bozeman, MT · 2024

    To empower youth to discover and realize their full potential through hands-on learning with horses

  • $2,500

    Bozeman High School · Bozeman, MT · 2023

    To prepare students to be ready for college, career, and life after high school

  • $2,500

    Foxcroft School · Middleberg, VA · 2023

    To help every girl explore her unique voice and to develop the skills, confidence, and courage to share it with the world.

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