Bell Cook Family Foundation

RALEIGH, NC EIN: 85-3979061

Bell Cook Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in RALEIGH, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 54 grants totaling $225K. Net investment income was $492K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.7M

+44.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$225K

+51.8% YoY

Grant Count

54

-3.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+57.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bell Cook Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $321K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Bell Cook Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Bell Cook Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in RALEIGH, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 54 grants totaling $225K. Net investment income was $492K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

11states
+3 more states

Cities

Alberta LeaAsheboroAtlantaBlack MountainBooneBrentwoodCaryChapel HillCharlotteDurhamGarnerLenoirLos AngelesLouisvilleLynnwoodManteoMason NeckMerrifieldMontreatN Myrtle Beach

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$247K$495K$742K$990K2021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$7,699,683$5,332,779$3,019,315
Revenue$899,680$14,625$158,164
Expenses$232,882$155,082$169,157
Qualifying Distributions$225,081$148,275$163,525
Net Investment Income$492,277$12,220$6,118
Distributable Amount$321,286$223,820$149,034

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$56K$113K$169K$225K0 grants202156 grants202256 grants202354 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVER…$38KNC MUSEUM OF ART$26KSAINT ANDREWS PRESBYTERI…$23KDIX PARK CONSERVANCY$18KNSCDA-NC$15KNCSU FOUNDATION INC$13KNC AGRICULTURAL FOUNDATI…$6KNC MUSEUM OF HISTORY FOU…$5KAMERICAN RED CROSS OF TH…$5KFOUNDATION OF HOPE$5K

Grant Size Distribution

150 grants across all recorded years

149<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Appalachian State University Foundation Inc ($38,320), Nc Museum of Art ($26,250), Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church ($23,030).

RecipientPurposeAmount
A PLACE AT THE TABLE TOTAL RALEIGH, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$2,550
ACTIVATE GOOD RALEIGH, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$1,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS OF THE TRIANGLE NC RALEIGH, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$5,000
APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC BOONE, NCHURRICANE HELENE RELIEF & GENERAL SUPPORT$38,320
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS RALEIGH, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$550
CASA RALEIGH, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$2,500
CITY OF OAKS FOUNDATION RALEIGH, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$250
DIX PARK CONSERVANCY RALEIGH, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$18,333
DUMBARTON HOUSE WASHINGTON, DCGENERAL SUPPORT$100
FOUNDATION FOR GOOD BUSINESS RALEIGH, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
FAIRLEY BELL COOKPRESIDENT & TREASURER
DANIEL L COOKVICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bell Cook Family Foundation?

Bell Cook Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in RALEIGH, NC. It holds $7.7M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Bell Cook Family Foundation?

As of 2024, Bell Cook Family Foundation holds $7.7M in total assets with $900K in annual revenue. It awarded 54 grants totaling $225K in 2024.

Where does Bell Cook Family Foundation operate?

Bell Cook Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington.

What size grants does Bell Cook Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Bell Cook Family Foundation awarded 54 grants totaling $225K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bell Cook Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bell Cook Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $321K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Bell Cook Family Foundation's EIN?

Bell Cook Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3979061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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