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James F Bell Trust

Minneapolis, Minnesota  ·  EIN 416039114  ·  Private foundation

James F Bell Trust is a Minnesota-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $301K in giving and $1.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 10 grants for James F Bell Trust. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.

$301K
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$1.5M
Assets (FY2025)
10
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What James F Bell Trust funds

James F Bell Trust's giving carries a documented focus on libraries & literacy.

Libraries & Literacy

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Regents of the University of Minnesota
USE AND BENEFIT OF THE JAMES FORD BELL LIBRARY
Minneapolis, MN$925K2020
The Associates of the James Ford Bell Library
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$444K2020
Regents of the University of Minnesota
JAMES FORD BELL LIBRARY
Minneapolis, MN$366K2023

How to apply for funding from James F Bell Trust

James F Bell Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about James F Bell Trust

Does James F Bell Trust accept grant applications?
James F Bell Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does James F Bell Trust fund?
James F Bell Trust's grants focus on libraries & literacy. Example recipients include Regents of the University of Minnesota, The Associates of the James Ford Bell Library. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does James F Bell Trust give in grants?
James F Bell Trust's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $301K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.5M over 10 grants.
Where is James F Bell Trust located?
James F Bell Trust is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 416039114.
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About this profile. This page is built from James F Bell Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with James F Bell Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.