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The Bellwether Foundation II Grants
Private foundation · EIN 36-4665428 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $1.3M
- Grants reported
- 24
- Median grant
- $50K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | $350K |
| 2023 | 16 | $930K |
Where The Bellwether Foundation II gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIDES FOUNDATION | FREMONT, CA | MOVEMENT VOTER FUND | 2023 | $100K |
| PROTECT DEMOCRACY PROJECT | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $100K |
| VOTER PARTICIPATION CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $100K |
| STATES UNITED DEMOCRACY CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $100K |
| FAMILY VIOLENCE LAW CENTER | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $50K |
| FREEFROM | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $50K |
| GROUNDSWELL INC | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $50K |
| VOTE SOLAR | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $50K |
| VOTO LATINO | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $50K |
| FREEFROM | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $50K |
| CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | SACRAMENTO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $50K |
| COALITION FOR GREEN CAPITAL | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $50K |
| FAMILY VIOLENCE APPELLATE PROJECT | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $50K |
| VOTE SOLAR | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $50K |
| CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | SACRAMENTO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $50K |
| FAMILY VIOLENCE APPELLATE PROJECT | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $50K |
| FAMILY VIOLENCE LAW CENTER | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $50K |
| CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $35K |
| CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $35K |
| GROUNDSWELL INC | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $35K |
| COALITION FOR GREEN CAPITAL | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $35K |
| ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENTS IN RADIO INC | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $30K |
| BREAKTHROUGH INSTITUTE | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $30K |
| BREAKTHROUGH INSTITUTE | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $30K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Bellwether Foundation II's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.