The Bluebell Foundation
The Bluebell Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2003 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Located in North Palm Beach, Florida, the foundation operates as a grant-making organization that invests funds to produce income for making grants and covering administrative expenses.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.0M
+105.9% YoY
Grant Count
28
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$107K
+105.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focuses on:
- Education
- Arts
- Christian organizations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science and STEM Education
Historical grant distribution shows approximately 49% of giving supports education, 24% supports community development, and 12% supports religion.
Grantmaking
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
** Applicants must contact the foundation directly to inquire about potential opportunities or discuss projects. There are no application deadlines.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in multiple states, with significant geographic concentration:
- 61% of grants remain in New York
- Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, and Idaho receive substantial grant funding
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,046,685
- Total Revenue: $1,172,239
- Total Expenses: $3,056,869
- Total Giving: $3,004,000
- Net Liabilities: $0
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since May 2003 (EIN: 36-4527728)
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Judith L. Biggs — Founder and Trustee
- Emma Ratcliffe — Director/Trustee
- Cynthia Barry — Listed in organizational records
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDITH L BIGGS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EMMA RACTLIFFE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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