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Bell Trust

  • Tecumseh, MI
  • Tax-exempt since June 1987
  • EIN: 38-2704083

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$7.77k (2024)

Expenses
$28.9k (2024)

Total Assets
$155k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$7,769
Expenses
$28,896
Net Income
-$21,127
Net Assets
$154,577
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $186
2.4%
Dividends $4,592
59.1%
Sales of Assets $2,829
36.4%
Other Income $162
2.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $28,824
99.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $154,577
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $154,577
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert F Bell (Co Trustee) $0 $0
Muriel L Bell (Co Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on April 17, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$3,035
Expenses
$18,397
Net Income
-$21,432
Net Assets
$175,705
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $8
Dividends $7,077
Sales of Assets -$10,564
Other Income $444
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $18,041
98.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $175,705
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $175,705
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert F Bell (Co Trustee) $0 $0
Muriel L Bell (Co Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on May 6, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$41,647
Expenses
$34,031
Net Income
$7,616
Net Assets
$197,138
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $9,805
23.5%
Sales of Assets $18,133
43.5%
Other Income $13,708
32.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $33,739
99.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $197,138
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $197,138
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert F Bell (Co Trustee) $0 $0
Muriel L Bell (Co Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on April 7, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$27,659
Expenses
$24,891
Net Income
$2,768
Net Assets
$189,521
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $4,836
17.5%
Sales of Assets $14,123
51.1%
Other Income $8,699
31.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $24,891
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $189,521
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $189,521
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert F Bell (Co Trustee) $0 $0
Muriel L Bell (Co Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on April 27, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
-$12,600
Expenses
$41,212
Net Income
-$53,812
Net Assets
$186,752
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1
Dividends $4,891
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $41,212
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $186,753
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $186,752
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Robert F Bell (Co Trustee) $0 $0
Muriel L Bell (Co Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Oct. 13, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$4,786
Expenses
$22,246
Net Income
-$17,460
Net Assets
$240,564
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $9
0.2%
Dividends $4,009
83.8%
Sales of Assets $481
10.1%
Other Income $285
6.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $22,246
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $240,564
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $240,564

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$6,348
Expenses
$22,854
Net Income
-$16,506
Net Assets
$62,171
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,825
28.7%
Sales of Assets $4,521
71.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $22,854
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,171
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $62,171

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,310
Expenses
$19,708
Net Income
-$14,398
Net Assets
$78,677
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $2,497
47.0%
Sales of Assets $2,416
45.5%
Other Income $395
7.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $19,708
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $78,677
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $78,677

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$9,012
Expenses
$13,116
Net Income
-$4,104
Net Assets
$93,075
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1
0.0%
Dividends $2,993
33.2%
Sales of Assets $5,883
65.3%
Other Income $133
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $13,116
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $93,075
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $93,075

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,434
Expenses
$21,170
Net Income
-$15,736
Net Assets
$97,180
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2
0.0%
Dividends $3,924
72.2%
Sales of Assets $1,469
27.0%
Other Income $37
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $21,170
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $97,180
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $97,180

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,403
Expenses
$22,474
Net Income
-$19,071
Net Assets
$112,916
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $22
0.6%
Dividends $3,330
97.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $51
1.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $22,474
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $112,916
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $112,916

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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