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Private foundation · EIN 85-3979061

Bell Cook Family Foundation

Raleigh, NC

Bell Cook Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Raleigh, NC. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $322K in grants and contributions paid across 66 grants, with $7.96M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Appalachian State Univ Found, Nc Musuem of Art Foundation and Yates Mill Associates Inc.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Appalachian State Univ FoundBoone, NCGeneral Support$57,000
Nc Musuem of Art FoundationRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$26,250
Yates Mill Associates IncRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$25,000
Saint Andrews Presbyterian ChurchRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$22,290
Nscda-NcWilmington, NCGeneral Support$12,825
Ncsu Foundation IncRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$12,500
Nc Musuem of History FoundationRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$11,250
Foundation of HopeRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$10,150
North Raleigh MinistriesRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$10,000
Transitions LifecareRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$10,000
White Memorial Presbyterian ChurchRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$10,000
A Place at the TableRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$9,000
Dix Park ConservancyRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$8,250
AmoremLenoir, NCGeneral Support$7,500
Nc State Student Aid AssocRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$6,782
Nc Agricultural Foundation IncRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$6,000
Raleigh Fine Arts SocietyRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$5,205
UNC Health FoundationChapel Hill, NCGeneral Support$5,200
American Red CrossRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$5,000
CasaRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$4,000
Habitat for HumanityRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$4,000
Haywood Hall CommitteeRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$4,000
Healing TransitionsRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$3,000
Joel Lane Museum HouseRaleigh, NCGeneral Support$3,000
Montreat Conference CtrMontreat, NCGeneral Support$2,700

The 25 largest of 66 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Bell Cook Family Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Bell Cook Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Bell Cook Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $321,500 in grants and contributions paid (66 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Bell Cook Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Appalachian State Univ Found (NC), $57K, Nc Musuem of Art Foundation (NC), $26.3K, Yates Mill Associates Inc (NC), $25K, Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church (NC), $22.3K and Nscda-Nc (NC), $12.8K.