The Bluebell Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-4527728
Foundation Overview
Based in North Palm Beach, FL, The Bluebell Foundation has awarded 159 grants totaling $16,490,800 to organizations in Connecticut, District of Columbia and 10 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $3,755,000, with a median award of $30,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 28 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 24% in Connecticut and funding distributed across 14 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Greenwich (34%), Stamford (16%), Hartford (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 59% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Bluebell Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocates For The West | $20,000 | Boise, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Americares International | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Cornell Free Speech Alliance | $5,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Ct Public Broadcasting | $10,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation | $100,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Foreign Policy Association | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Horse Of Connecticut Inc | $20,000 | Washington, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Lost Tree Chapel | $50,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation | $50,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Montessori School | $10,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| North Branch School | $5,000 | Afton, VA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Pbs Foundation | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Quincy Institute For Responsible Statecraft | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Stanwich Congregational Church | $30,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Sun Valley School Of Music | $3,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $2,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| The Bruce Museum Of Arts And Science | $200,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| The Children's Village | $75,000 | Dobbs Ferry, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Us Right To Know | $20,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| World Vision International | $20,000 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Fairfield University | $50,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Parkinsons Body And Mind Inc | $10,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organziation | 2023 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc | $14,000 | Boca Raton, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Periscope Foundation | $60,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Idaho Conservation League Inc | $20,000 | Boise, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Americares International | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Better Angels Society | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Brownstone Institute | $30,000 | Brownwood, TX, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Cornell University | $10,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Ct Public Broadcasting | $10,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Foreign Policy Association | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Horse Of Connecticut Inc | $30,000 | Washington, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Lost Tree Chapel | $50,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation | $30,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Montessori School | $30,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| North Branch School | $12,000 | Afton, VA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Pbs Foundation | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Stanwich Congregational Church | $30,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Sun Valley School Of Music | $2,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $5,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Bruce Museum Of Arts And Science | $200,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Children's Village | $75,000 | Dobbs Ferry, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Us Right To Know | $30,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| World Vision International | $20,000 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Advocates For The West | $20,000 | Boise, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Cornell Free Speech Alliance | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Quincy Institute For Responsible Statecraft | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| University Of Southern Denmark | $330,000 | Odense, N/A, DA | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Americares International | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Better Angels Society | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Brownstone Institute | $30,000 | Brownwood, TX, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Cornell University | $10,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Ct Public Broadcasting | $10,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Foreign Policy Association | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Horse Of Connecticut Inc | $30,000 | Washington, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Lost Tree Chapel | $50,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation | $30,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Montessori School | $30,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| North Branch School | $12,000 | Afton, VA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Pbs Foundation | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Stanwich Congregational Church | $30,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Sun Valley School Of Music | $2,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $5,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Bruce Museum Of Arts And Science | $200,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Children's Village | $75,000 | Dobbs Ferry, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Us Right To Know | $30,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| World Vision International | $20,000 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Advocates For The West | $20,000 | Boise, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Cornell Free Speech Alliance | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Quincy Institute For Responsible Statecraft | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| University Of Southern Denmark | $330,000 | Odense, Foreign, DA | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Americares International | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Better Angels Society | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Brownstone Institute | $30,000 | Brownwood, TX, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Cornell University | $10,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Ct Public Broadcasting | $10,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation | $50,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Foreign Policy Association | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Horse Of Connecticut Inc | $30,000 | Washington, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Lost Tree Chapel | $50,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation | $30,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Milwaukee Montessori School | $30,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| North Branch School | $12,000 | Afton, VA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Pbs Foundation | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Stanwich Congregational Church | $30,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Sun Valley School Of Music | $2,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $5,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Bruce Museum Of Arts And Science | $200,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Children's Village | $75,000 | Dobbs Ferry, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Us Right To Know | $30,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| World Vision International | $20,000 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Advocates For The West | $20,000 | Boise, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Cornell Free Speech Alliance | $10,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Quincy Institute For Responsible Statecraft | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| University Of Southern Denmark | $330,000 | Odense, Foreign, DA | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Americares International | $50,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Cornell University | $3,755,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Foreign Policy Association | $1,500,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Greenwich Hospital | $100,000 | Cos Cob, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | $50,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Lost Tree Chapel | $60,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation | $25,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Milwaukee Montessori School | $50,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| North Branch School | $10,000 | Afton, VA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Stanwich Congregational Church | $30,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $5,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| The Bruce Museum Of Arts And Science | $300,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| The Children's Village | $60,000 | Dobbs Ferry, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Fairfield University | $50,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Periscope Foundation | $50,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Brownstone Institute | $50,000 | Brownwood, TX, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Fairfield County Community Foundation | $30,000 | Norwalk, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| World Vision International | $20,000 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Better Angels Society | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Us Right To Know | $60,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Sun Valley School Of Music | $2,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Horse Of Connecticut Inc | $30,000 | Washington, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Pbs Foundation | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Ct Public Broadcasting | $10,000 | Hartford, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesvle, VA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Americares International | $10,000 | Stamford, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Wood River Community Ymca | $1,000 | Ketchum, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Augustana College | $500,000 | Rock Island, IL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Cornell University | $1,757,800 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Foreign Policy Association | $1,025,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | $10,000 | Jupiter, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Lost Tree Chapel | $40,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | North Palm Beach, FL, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Manhattan Christian Academy | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| North Branch School | $15,000 | Afton, VA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Stanwich Congregational Church | $25,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | $12,000 | Sun Valley, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| The Bruce Museum Of Arts And Science | $20,000 | Greenwich, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| The Children's Village | $30,000 | Dobbs Ferry, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| World Vision Inc | $10,000 | Federal Way, WA, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Mountain Humane | $2,000 | Hailey, ID, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Greenwich Hospital | $10,000 | Cos Cob, CT, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Milwaukee Montessori School | $50,000 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Purpose Of The Organization | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-4527728 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 11809 LAKE HOUSE CT N Palm Beach, FL 33408-3321 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Bluebell Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Judith L Biggs |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Emma Ractliffe |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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