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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 41-6023104

David Winton Bell Foundation

A private foundation in Minneapolis, MN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 23 grants and $371,304 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $371,304

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $6,144,241

  • Tax year 2023

    $368,567

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $6,396,105

  • Tax year 2022

    $322,629

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $9,117,830

  • Tax year 2021

    $309,047

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $9,028,333

  • Tax year 2020

    $372,828

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $8,746,984

  • Tax year 2019

    $385,099

    Grants listed
    32
    Assets, end of year
    $9,383,037

  • Tax year 2018

    $398,377

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $9,539,241

Grants paid in 2024

23 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Belwin ConservancyMinneapolis, MN

    In minnesota inspire connection to natural world

    $65,000
  2. Agate Housing and ServicesMinneapolis, MN

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

    $50,000
  3. Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA

    Land conservation program

    $35,000
  4. Great MN SchoolsMinneapolis, MN

    Education

    $25,000
  5. Planned ParenthoodSt Paul, MN

    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
  6. Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismark, ND

    Secure the future of waterfowl

    $19,646
  7. Minneapolis Green GrowthMinneapolis, MN

    To promote environmentally responsible city planning

    $15,000
  8. Minnesota Center for Environmental AdvocacySaint Paul, MN

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

    $15,000
  9. Minnesota Land TrustSaint Paul, MN

    Protect open space in minnesota

    $15,000
  10. People IncorporatedEagan, MN

    Hope and independence for people with mental illness

    $15,000
  11. Project SuccessMinneapolis, MN

    Youth development plan meaningful futures

    $15,000
  12. Summit Academy OicMinneapolis, MN

    Education and vocational training economincally depressed neighborhoods

    $15,000
  13. Bozeman High SchoolBozeman, MT

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

    $10,000
  14. College PossibleSaint Paul, MN

    Giving college capable low income students opportunity to attend college

    $10,000
  15. Global Rights for WomenPlymouth, MN

    Promote women's human rights internationally

    $10,000
  16. Twin Cities RiseMinneapolis, MN

    Job training program for adults in twin cities area

    $10,000
  17. Audubon MinnesotaSt Paul, MN

    Environmental issues and resources

    $7,500
  18. ThriveBozeman, MT

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

    $5,000
  19. Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismark, ND

    Secure the future of waterfowl

    $4,158
  20. Blake SchoolHopkins, MN

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

    $2,500
  21. Kimberly-Shirk AssociationRedlands, CA

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

    $2,500
  22. Foxcroft SchoolMiddleburg, VA

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

    $2,500
  23. Windhourse Equine LearningBozeman, MT

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

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education6 grants $70,00036% of the total
  2. Environment3 grants $65,00033% of the total
  3. Religion1 grant $50,00026% of the total
  4. Jobs and employment1 grant $10,0005% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Minnesota16 grants $325,000
  2. North Dakota2 grants $23,804
  3. Montana3 grants $17,500
  4. California1 grant $2,500
  5. Virginia1 grant $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • David HartwellTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Penelope Bell HattenTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0
  • Charles HattenTRUSTEE Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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