Bell Koonce Burnette Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Bell Koonce Burnette Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $345,000 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$345,000
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$9.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $226,500 the year before.
33% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $149,650 | 42 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $226,500 | 45 | $8.1 million |
| 2025 | $345,000 | 51 | $9.1 million |
How to apply
Bell Koonce Burnette 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 Koonce Burnette Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 47 | $343,600 |
| New York | 2 | $750 |
| Maryland | 1 | $400 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White Memorial Presbyterian Church | Capital campaign, disaster relief, & general support | $200,000 |
| Saint Mary's School | Endowments | $21,325 |
| YMCA of the Triangle Area Inc | Endowment & general support | $16,000 |
| NC Museum of History Foundation | Capital campaign, endowment, & general support | $13,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Endowments & cancer center | $11,500 |
| Ravenscroft School | Endowments & general support | $10,500 |
| Dix Park Conservancy | Capital campaign | $10,010 |
| Step Up Ministry | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Yates Mill Associates | Capital campaign | $7,500 |
| YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | General support | $3,850 |
| Executive Mansion Fund Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Merrie Woode Foundation Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| NC Organizing Committee-World University Games 29 | General support | $2,500 |
| North Carolina Study Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| White Memorial Presbyterian Church Foundation | Endowments | $2,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of History Associates | General support | $1,500 |
| Wakemed Foundation | Capital campaign & general support | $1,500 |
| Elizabeth van Moore Foundation | General support | $1,250 |
| North Carolina Aquarium Society | General support | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of Art Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Occoneechee Council Bsa | General support | $1,000 |
| Operation Resolute Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Public Ed Works | General support | $1,000 |
| SPCA of Wake County | General support | $1,000 |
| Hayes Barton United Methodist Church | General support | $825 |
| Garner Area Historical Society | General support | $750 |
| Alliance Medical Ministry | General support | $500 |
| American Friends of Stowe | General support | $500 |
| Artsplosure | General support | $500 |
| Carteret Health Care Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Friends of the NC Maritime Museum | General support | $500 |
| Green Chair Project | General support | $500 |
| Haywood Hall Committee | General support | $500 |
| Loaves and Fishes | General support | $500 |
| Montreat College | Campus improvement projects | $500 |
| Montreat Conference Center | General support | $500 |
| North Carolina Symphony | General support | $500 |
| Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Victor E Bell III
- Mary Grady Koonce Bell
Questions people ask
Does Bell Koonce Burnette Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bell Koonce Burnette Foundation give?
$345,000 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bell Koonce Burnette Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Victor E Bell III (Chair, Vice-President, Secretary) and Mary Grady Koonce Bell (Vice Chair, President, Treasurer).
What does Bell Koonce Burnette Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.