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Nonprofit · EIN 41-1444119

BELLIS

Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55116

Financials

$197K$241K2022$357K$250K2023$987K$219K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BELLIS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$987,446$218,704$768,742$992,704$3,356$989,348
June 30, 2024990$356,516$249,856$106,660$226,491$2,412$224,079
June 30, 2023990-EZ$196,706$240,590-$43,884$128,922$4,999$123,923
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$966,081
Program service revenue
$13,040
Investment income
$8,325
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$63,654
Other salaries and wages
$66,837
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$142,532
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,215
Occupancy
$7,962
Program services (functional)
$97,274
Management and general (functional)
$67,402
Fundraising (functional)
$54,028

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$226,491
Total assets, end of year
$992,704
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,356
Net assets, end of year
$989,348
Publicly traded securities
$488,140
Net assets without donor restrictions
$500,686
Net assets with donor restrictions
$488,662
Gross receipts
$987,446
Employees
3
Volunteers
8
Year formed
1983
State of legal domicile
MN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KELLY TRONSTADEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
45$63,654
TRACY MURPHYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KRISTINE MOSERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MARY MCKEOWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MONIQUE LINDQUISTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
KATE BOTTIGERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
ELIF MCCAINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
NATALIE NETZELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER ELDREDGEEXEC. DIR. (
Officer
45$75,000
KELLY TRONSTADEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
45$0
TRACY MURPHYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KRISTINE MOSERVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MARY MCKEOWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
MONIQUE LINDQUISTTREASURER/BO
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
KATE BOTTIGERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
ELIF MCCAINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
5$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER ELDREDGEEXECUTIVE DI45$67,500
TRACY MURPHYPRESIDENT8$0
KRISTINE MOSERVICE PRESIDE8$0
MONIQUE LINDQUISTTREASURER8$0
KATE BOTTIGERBOARD MEMBER8$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2038 FORD PKWY PMB 457, SAINT PAUL, MN 55116-1931
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TRACY MURPHY, 2038 FORD PARKWAY PMB 457, ST PAUL, MN 55116
Signed the 990
KELLY TRONSTAD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(952) 944-0866
Return prepared by
LEWIS & MOUNT LLC

Mission

BELLIS' LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO DRIVE SOCIETAL CHANGE BY OFFERING EFFECTIVE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND/OR TERMINATION OF LEGAL CUSTODY ORDERS, AND OTHER SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. THE PEOPLE BELLIS SUPPORTS, OFTEN STIGMATIZED FOR CIRCUMSTANCES LARGELY BEYOND THEIR CONTROL, DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAL, REGAIN A SENSE OF SELF-WORTH, AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES. BY INVESTING IN PEOPLE WHOSE CHILDREN ARE PARENTED BY OTHERS, WE REDUCE THE NEED FOR REPEATED COSTLY LEGAL AND SOCIAL INTERVENTIONS, AND GIVE THEM THE TOOLS TO LIVE MORE PURPOSEFUL, FULFILLING LIVES DESPITE THEIR TRAUMA.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PEER-BASED NETWORKS: OUR PRIMARY FOCUS IS PEER-BASED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WHOSE CHILDREN ARE PARENTED BY OTHERS. PARTICIPANTS OF BELLIS PROGRAMS COME TO US WITH A WIDE VARIETY OF EXPERIENCES INCLUDING TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, TRANSFER OF CUSTODY, FOSTER CARE, OPEN CHILD PROTECTION CASES, CUSTODY DISPUTES, PARENTAL ALIENATION, ADOPTION, AND OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES. LICENSED PROFESSIONALS ENSURE THAT SHARING LIFE STORIES HAPPENS IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT THAT OFFERS VALIDATION AND ACCEPTANCE IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: SIX WEEKLY ONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS, TWO ANNUAL RETREATS FOR WOMEN, A TELEPHONE WARMLINE, AND A MONTHLY IN-PERSON GROUP IN ST. PAUL, MN.
    Expenses $82,683
  • BELLIS EXPANDED THE REACH OF ITS STRONGER TOGETHER PEER SUPPORT MODEL THROUGH BOTH DIRECT-SERVICE PARTNERSHIPS AND A NEWLY AVAILABLE FACILITATOR TRAINING PROGRAM. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, BELLIS DEVELOPED A COMPREHENSIVE FACILITATOR TRAINING MANUAL AND TRAINING PROCESS. THIS LICENSED TRAINING ALLOWS ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT PEOPLE WHOSE CHILDREN ARE PARENTED BY OTHERS TO EQUIP THEIR OWN PROFESSIONALS TO IMPLEMENT THE STRONGER TOGETHER PEER SUPPORT MODEL WITHIN THEIR PROGRAMS, WITH ONGOING SUPPORT FROM BELLIS.
    Expenses $14,591

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-1444119
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1983
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$992,704
Income (IRS master file)
$987,446

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$987,446$218,704$992,704XML
990June 2024$356,516$249,856$226,491XML
990-EZJune 2023$196,706$240,590$128,922XML
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990-EZJune 2021–––IRS
990-EZJune 2020–––IRS
990-EZJune 2019–––IRS
990-EZJune 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-1444119).

Questions about BELLIS

What is the EIN of BELLIS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BELLIS is 41-1444119.
Is BELLIS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to BELLIS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BELLIS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BELLIS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BELLIS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BELLIS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TRACY MURPHY.
Who are the officers and directors of BELLIS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,654 (KELLY TRONSTAD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does BELLIS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $987,446, expenses of $218,704 and total assets of $992,704 at year end.

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