Quick Summary
Name: Cliff and Charlotte L Bellon Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $300,000 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly available |
| Average Grant | ~$33,333 (estimated from 9 grants in 2023) |
| Application Method | No Public Process |
Contact Details
No website, email, or phone number publicly available.
Mailing address: Milwaukee, WI
Geographic Focus
Based on the founders' connection to North Dakota (farming in Spiritwood and Jamestown area) and Wisconsin (foundation location), the geographic focus likely includes:
- North Dakota (particularly Jamestown/Spiritwood region)
- Wisconsin (Milwaukee area)
- Potentially broader Midwest focus
Funding Priorities
- General operations support for charitable organizations
- Scholarships
- Educational institutions (evidence of connection to University of Jamestown)
Specific grant recipients and detailed priorities are available in Form 990-PF filings but not publicly disclosed in open sources.
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available.
Application Method
This is a private family foundation with no public application process. Grants appear to be made at the discretion of trustees/directors, likely to organizations with connections to the Bellon family's interests in North Dakota and Wisconsin.
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