Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation is a private foundation in Vicksburg, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $492,200 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $16,700 and the largest $465,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$492,200
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$16,700
- Largest grant$465,500
- Assets$11.3 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $425,000 the year before.
67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $425,000 | 2 | $9.2 million |
| 2024 | $425,000 | 1 | $10.6 million |
| 2025 | $492,200 | 3 | $11.3 million |
How to apply
Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 3 | $492,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Flora | General fund | $465,500 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation -College of Forest Resources | Overall learning improvements | $16,700 |
| Commissioned International-Baptist Medical & Dental Mission | Medical work in impoverished countries | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles R Bell Jr
- Cynthia A Bell
Questions people ask
Does Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation give?
$492,200 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $16,700.
Who runs Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles R Bell Jr (Resident, Director) and Cynthia A Bell (Director).
What does Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.