Private foundation · EIN 85-3979061 · Raleigh, North Carolina · Human services

Bell Cook Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 66 grants paid, $322K total, median $1,500. 86% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
66
$322K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in NC
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.0M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 66 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Appalachian State Univ FoundBoone, NCGeneral support$57K
Nc Musuem of Art FoundationRaleigh, NCGeneral support$26K
Yates Mill Associates IncRaleigh, NCGeneral support$25K
Saint Andrews Presbyterian ChurchRaleigh, NCGeneral support$22K
Nscda-NcWilmington, NCGeneral support$13K
Ncsu Foundation IncRaleigh, NCGeneral support$13K
Nc Musuem of History FoundationRaleigh, NCGeneral support$11K
Foundation of HopeRaleigh, NCGeneral support$10K
North Raleigh MinistriesRaleigh, NCGeneral support$10K
Transitions LifecareRaleigh, NCGeneral support$10K
White Memorial Presbyterian ChurchRaleigh, NCGeneral support$10K
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
Breakthrough Td1Hagerstown, MDGeneral support$2,500
Loaves and FishesRaleigh, NCGeneral support$2,500
Montreat CollegeMontreat, NCGeneral support$2,500
Ravenscroft SchoolRaleigh, NCGeneral support$2,500
Selwyn Ave Presbyterian ChurchCharlotte, NCGeneral support$2,500
SPCA of Wake CountyRaleigh, NCGeneral support$2,500
Junior League of RaleighRaleigh, NCGeneral support$2,050
SafechildRaleigh, NCGeneral support$1,500
Step Up MinistryRaleigh, NCGeneral support$1,500
Wing Haven FoundationCharlotte, NCGeneral support$1,500
Appalachian State UniversityBoone, NCGeneral support$1,200
YMCA of Coastal CarolinaMyrtle Beach, SCGeneral support$1,150
InteractRaleigh, NCGeneral support$1,120
Nc Symphony Society IncRaleigh, NCGeneral support$1,050
Hospitality House of CharlotteCharlotte, NCGeneral support$1,040
Friends of the Nc Museum of Nat ScRaleigh, NCGeneral support$1,000
Kappa Alpha Order Educational FoundLexington, VAGeneral support$1,000
NscdaWashington, DCGeneral support$1,000
Over Flowing HandsRaleigh, NCGeneral support$1,000
Raleigh Little TheatreRaleigh, NCGeneral support$1,000
Town of MontreatMontreat, NCGeneral support$1,000
Triangle Family ServicesRaleigh, NCGeneral support$1,000
United Way of the Greater TriangleDurham, NCGeneral support$1,000
YMCA of the TriangleRaleigh, NCGeneral support$1,000
Blue Ridge ConservancyBoone, NCGeneral support$500
Capital Area Preservation IncRaleigh, NCGeneral support$500
Heifer InternationalAlberta Lea, MNGeneral support$500
Presbyterian Heritage CenterMontreat, NCGeneral support$500
Queens Club IncRaleigh, NCGeneral support$500
V FoundationCary, NCGeneral support$500
The Salvation Army Wake CountyCharlotte, NCGeneral support$288
Montreat Presbyterian ChurchMontreat, NCGeneral support$250
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCGeneral support$250
Boys and Girls ClubsRaleigh, NCGeneral support$100
Friends of Sulgrave ManorRichmond, VAGeneral support$100

By state: North Carolina 57 · Maryland 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Virginia 3 · South Carolina 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Bell Cook Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina, administered in care of Fairley Bell Cook, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Bell Cook Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Bell Cook Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $322K across 66 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Bell Cook Family Foundation give?

North Carolina (57 grants), Maryland (1 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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