Bell Cook Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bell Cook Family Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $321,500 in 66 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $57,000. 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$321,500
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$57,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $225,081 the year before.
53% 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 | $148,275 | 56 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $225,081 | 54 | $7.7 million |
| 2025 | $321,500 | 66 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Bell Cook Family 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 Bell Cook Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 57 | $314,800 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1,250 |
| Virginia | 3 | $1,200 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,150 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian State Univ Found | General support | $57,000 |
| NC Musuem of Art Foundation | General support | $26,250 |
| Yates Mill Associates Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church | General support | $22,290 |
| Nscda-Nc | General support | $12,825 |
| Ncsu Foundation Inc | General support | $12,500 |
| NC Musuem of History Foundation | General support | $11,250 |
| Foundation of Hope | General support | $10,150 |
| North Raleigh Ministries | General support | $10,000 |
| Transitions Lifecare | General support | $10,000 |
| White Memorial Presbyterian Church | General support | $10,000 |
| A Place at the Table | General support | $9,000 |
| Dix Park Conservancy | General support | $8,250 |
| Amorem | General support | $7,500 |
| NC State Student Aid Assoc | General support | $6,782 |
| NC Agricultural Foundation Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| Raleigh Fine Arts Society | General support | $5,205 |
| UNC Health Foundation | General support | $5,200 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $5,000 |
| Casa | General support | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General support | $4,000 |
| Haywood Hall Committee | General support | $4,000 |
| Healing Transitions | General support | $3,000 |
| Joel Lane Museum House | General support | $3,000 |
| Montreat Conference Ctr | General support | $2,700 |
| Breakthrough TD1 | General support | $2,500 |
| Loaves and Fishes | General support | $2,500 |
| Montreat College | General support | $2,500 |
| Ravenscroft School | General support | $2,500 |
| Selwyn Ave Presbyterian Church | General support | $2,500 |
| SPCA of Wake County | General support | $2,500 |
| Junior League of Raleigh | General support | $2,050 |
| Safechild | General support | $1,500 |
| Step Up Ministry | General support | $1,500 |
| Wing Haven Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Appalachian State University | General support | $1,200 |
| YMCA of Coastal Carolina | General support | $1,150 |
| Interact | General support | $1,120 |
| NC Symphony Society Inc | General support | $1,050 |
| Hospitality House of Charlotte | General support | $1,040 |
Officers and trustees
- Fairley Bell Cook
Questions people ask
Does Bell Cook Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bell Cook Family Foundation give?
$321,500 in tax year 2025, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Bell Cook Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fairley Bell Cook (President & Treasurer).
What does Bell Cook Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.