The B E L L Foundation Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
The B E L L Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Needham, Massachusetts, registered in 1994, with $13,795,736 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
75 Second Ave, Needham, MA, 02494 EIN 04-3182053 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$13.8M
▲ 2.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$23.8M
Net assets
$16.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for The B E L L Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -72% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For The B E L L Foundation Inc: 8 mo reserves · -72% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for The B E L L Foundation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For The B E L L Foundation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 75 Second Ave, Needham, MA, 02494
- City
- Needham
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $18.1M (FY2013) to $13.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.0MNet assets $16.5M
Operating margin
-72.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$18.5M
Total liabilities
$2.0M
Net assets
$16.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,795,736▲2.0% | $23,761,947▼5.5% | $16,489,509▼37.7% | $18,472,676▼36.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $13,528,408▼60.5% | $25,143,887▲17.5% | $26,455,720▼30.5% | $29,219,180▼27.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $34,242,762▲73.9% | $21,404,650▲59.0% | $38,071,199▲50.9% | $40,262,816▲53.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $19,692,109▲165% | $13,465,581▲38.7% | $25,233,087▲32.8% | $26,190,550▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,432,767▼58.2% | $9,709,403▼34.3% | $19,006,559▼10.7% | $21,643,802▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $17,772,880▲2.9% | $14,779,541▼3.9% | $21,283,195▲16.4% | $24,763,980▲23.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $17,279,357▼10.1% | $15,380,695▼3.9% | $18,289,856▲11.6% | $20,038,290▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $19,216,083▼1.8% | $16,000,570▼3.4% | $16,391,194▲24.4% | $18,977,709▲17.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $19,571,479▼1.0% | $16,560,910▼14.9% | $13,175,681▲29.6% | $16,149,317▲27.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,772,247▼6.8% | $19,460,145▼6.9% | $10,165,112▲3.2% | $12,668,028▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $21,206,775▲17.3% | $20,894,020▲2.0% | $9,853,010▲3.3% | $13,279,097▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $18,074,101 | $20,487,306▼2.1% | $9,540,255▼20.2% | $14,466,107▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $20,922,623▼12.9% | $11,953,460▼20.0% | $14,206,850▼18.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $24,024,029▲12.6% | $14,942,315▲38.0% | $17,433,501▲32.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $21,333,057 | $10,824,128 | $13,178,333 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $60.1M total
78 grants to The B E L L Foundation Inc totaling $60.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2024 | $3,000,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2023 | $3,000,000 |
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc | To support education investments | 2023 | $1,000,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Educational programs & other student svc | 2023 | $30,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $15,150 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Daf - education | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Public service | 2022 | $3,000,000 |
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc | To support education investments | 2022 | $2,000,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Educational programs & other student svc | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $11,340 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Daf - education | 2022 | $5,500 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2021 | $20,000,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is The B E L L Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The B E L L Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-3182053, based in Needham, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The B E L L Foundation Inc's EIN?
- The B E L L Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3182053.
- How much revenue does The B E L L Foundation Inc report?
- The B E L L Foundation Inc reported $13,795,736 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The B E L L Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades The B E L L Foundation Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The B E L L Foundation Inc (EIN 04-3182053) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.