How to apply
Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.
- Contact
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Nicholas Scarafile
PO Box 10649
Midland, TX 79702
(432) 699-4097
- Form and materials
- The foundation's application process is by invitation only. The foundation initiates grant applications by sending to organizations of interest. Program areas of interest include education, humanitarian and health services, particularly children and families in need and equine programs.
- Deadlines
- None
- Restrictions
- The grant should be spent towards humanitarian, educational and health services, particularly children and families in need.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$831,975
- Grants listed
- 12
- Assets, end of year
- $5,693,818
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Tax year 2024
$1,317,243
- Grants listed
- 12
- Assets, end of year
- $4,038,361
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Tax year 2023
$818,000
- Grants listed
- 10
- Assets, end of year
- $2,548,707
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Tax year 2022
$663,500
- Grants listed
- 10
- Assets, end of year
- $863,056
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Tax year 2021
$274,000
- Grants listed
- 8
- Assets, end of year
- $821,639
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Tax year 2020
$112,500
- Grants listed
- 8
- Assets, end of year
- $825,301
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Tax year 2019
$29,000
- Grants listed
- 2
- Assets, end of year
- $566,297
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Tax year 2018
$55,000
- Grants listed
- 4
- Assets, end of year
- $403,687
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Amy Bell Charities IncMidland, TX
General support
$585,000 -
Aqh FoundationAmarillo, TX
General support
$50,000 -
Texas Tech Foundation IncLubbock, TX
West texas veterinary scholarship grant
$50,000 -
Permian Basin Area FoundationMidland, TX
General support
$50,000 -
Boss Mares IncHarper, TX
General support
$25,000 -
Trinity School EndowmentMidland, TX
General support
$25,000 -
Ncha FoundationFort Worth, TX
General support
$10,000 -
Vrdur FoundationOdessa, TX
General support
$10,000 -
Christchurch SchoolChristchurch, VA
General support
$10,000 -
Amy Bell Sports Foundation IncOdessa, TX
General support
$6,975 -
Childfund InternationalRichmond, VA
General support
$5,000 -
National Cowgirl MuseumFort Worth, TX
General support
$5,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $635,00084% of the total
- Education2 grants $75,00010% of the total
- Jobs and employment1 grant $25,0003% of the total
- Human services1 grant $10,0001% of the total
- Sports and recreation1 grant $6,975<1% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Larry BellPRESIDENT Hours 10Pay $0
- Ellen Parks BellVICE PRESIDENT Hours 10Pay $0
- Nicholas ScarafileTREASURER Hours 5Pay $0
- Kara BellSECRETARY, DIRECTOR Hours 5Pay $0
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