Bell Trust
Accepts applications
Bell Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $590,600 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $469,200. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$590,600
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$469,200
- Assets$13.0 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $682,070 the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $682,070 | 10 | $12.2 million |
| 2024 | $590,600 | 10 | $13.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bell Trust 11700 Preston Road Suite 660-545, Dallas, TX 75230 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | Online application. |
| Deadlines | 15th of the month preceding quarterly trustee meetings in march, june, september and december |
| Restrictions | Contributions and grants are made only to churches of christ within the united states. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bell Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $83,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $12,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $8,400 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | See attached for additonal grants | $469,200 |
| Cedar Crest Church of Christ | Atlantic bridge initiative | $20,000 |
| Highland Church of Christ | Church mission work | $18,000 |
| Hillcrest Church of Christ | Church mission work | $15,000 |
| South Baton Rouge Church of Christ | Lsu campus ministry | $15,000 |
| Riverside Church of Christ | Church missions | $15,000 |
| Highland Oaks Church of Christ | Church mission work | $15,000 |
| North Bronx Church of Christ | Church salaries | $12,000 |
| Bozeman Church of Christ | Msu campus ministry | $8,400 |
| Eastside Church of Christ | Famine relief | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Bell Packer
- Barry D Packer
- John B Muns
- Robert T Waldron
- Collin Packer
- Clark Packer
- Shane Spencer
- Pat Bills
Questions people ask
Does Bell Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 15th of the month preceding quarterly trustee meetings in march, june, september and december.
How much does Bell Trust give?
$590,600 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Bell Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Bell Packer (Trustee), Barry D Packer (Trustee), John B Muns (Trustee) and Robert T Waldron (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Bell Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.