The Bell Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 58-6367642
Foundation Overview
Based in Highlands, NC, The Bell Family Foundation has awarded 204 grants totaling $461,500 to organizations in Massachusetts, Georgia and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $10,000, with a median award of $1,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
11 of 25 recipients (44%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
44% of grants are awarded in North Carolina, with additional funding distributed across 8 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Highlands (54%), Asheville (16%), Franklin (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 309% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Bell Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Library | $500 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Basset Hound Rescue Of Georgia | $5,000 | Fayettevelle, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Aware Wildlife Center | $4,000 | Lithonia, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Planed Parenthood | $3,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Reformed Univ Fellowship | $2,500 | Lawrenceville, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Mercer School Of Law | $2,500 | Macon, GA, US | Unrestrected | 2024 |
| Highlandscashiers Health Fondation | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Highlands Cashiers Land Trust | $10,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Young Life East Atlanta | $2,500 | Avondale Estates, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Mainspring Conservation Trust | $10,000 | Franklin, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Brother Wolf | $2,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Cashiers Highlands Humane Society | $1,000 | Sapphire, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Highland Biological Foundation | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Rabbit Room Inc | $1,500 | Cane Ridge, TN, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Food For The Poor | $3,000 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Dekalb Pro Bono Legal Services | $2,500 | Tucker, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Pbs Foundation | $2,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Florida Wildlife Commission | $1,000 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Chastain Park Friends Of The Arts | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Ahimsa House Of Atlanta | $2,500 | Tucker, GA, US | Unrestrected | 2024 |
| Community Care Clinic | $500 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestrected | 2024 |
| Shapard Center Foundation | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestrected | 2024 |
| Highlands Emergency Council | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Highlands Historical Society | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| Multiple Myeloma Foundation | $1,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Unrestricted | 2024 |
| City Of Refuge | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Basset Hound Rescue Of Georgia | $3,500 | Fayettevelle, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Aware Wildlife Center | $3,500 | Lithonia, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Samarithan's Purse | $2,750 | Boone, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | $2,250 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mercer School Of Law | $1,750 | Macon, GA, US | Unrestrected | 2023 |
| Highlandscashiers Health Fondation | $10,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Highlands Cashiers Land Trust | $10,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Center For Life Enrichment | $500 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mainspring Conservation Trust | $10,000 | Franklin, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Brother Wolf | $500 | Asheville, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Cashiers Highlands Humane Society | $1,000 | Sapphire, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Highland Biological Foundation | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Eco Forresters | $500 | Asheville, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mountain Theatre Co | $500 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Dekalb Pro Bono Legal Services | $1,500 | Tucker, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Internation Freindship Center | $2,750 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| World | $1,500 | Asheville, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Chastain Park Friends Of The Arts | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Ahimsa House Of Atlanta | $1,000 | Tucker, GA, US | Unrestrected | 2023 |
| Community Care Clinic | $500 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestrected | 2023 |
| City Of Refuge | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Basset Hound Rescue Of Georgia | $3,500 | Fayettevelle, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Aware Wildlife Center | $3,500 | Lithonia, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Samarithan's Purse | $2,750 | Boone, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | $2,250 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mercer School Of Law | $1,750 | Macon, GA, US | Unrestrected | 2023 |
| Highlandscashiers Health Fondation | $10,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Highlands Cashiers Land Trust | $10,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Center For Life Enrichment | $500 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mainspring Conservation Trust | $10,000 | Franklin, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Brother Wolf | $500 | Asheville, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Cashiers Highlands Humane Society | $1,000 | Sapphire, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Highland Biological Foundation | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Eco Forresters | $500 | Asheville, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Mountain Theatre Co | $500 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Dekalb Pro Bono Legal Services | $1,500 | Tucker, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Internation Freindship Center | $2,750 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| World | $1,500 | Asheville, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Chastain Park Friends Of The Arts | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Ahimsa House Of Atlanta | $1,000 | Tucker, GA, US | Unrestrected | 2023 |
| Community Care Clinic | $500 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestrected | 2023 |
| City Of Refuge | $3,250 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Basset Hound Rescue Of Georgia | $3,500 | Fayetteville, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aware Wildlife Center | $3,250 | Lithonia, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $2,500 | Boone, NC, US | Unresricted | 2022 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | $1,750 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mercer School Of Law | $1,750 | Macon, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Food For The Poor | $2,750 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $3,500 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Community Care Clinic | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Highlandscashiers Hosp Fountation | $2,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Highlands Cashiers Land Trust | $10,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center For Life Enrichment | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mainspring Conservation Trust | $10,000 | Franklin, NC, US | Unrestircted | 2022 |
| Eckerd Connects | $1,000 | Clearwater, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Brother Wolf | $1,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Cashiers Highlands Humane Society | $2,000 | Sapphire, NC, US | Unrestircted | 2022 |
| Flordia Wildlife Corridorfoundation | $1,000 | Saint Petersburg, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Highlands Biological Foundation | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Georgia Classics | $1,000 | Athens, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Eco Forresters | $1,500 | Asheville, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| City Of Refuge | $3,250 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Basset Hound Rescue Of Georgia | $3,500 | Fayetteville, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Aware Wildlife Center | $3,250 | Lithonia, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Samaritan's Purse | $2,500 | Boone, NC, US | Unresricted | 2022 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | $1,750 | Atlanta, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mercer School Of Law | $1,750 | Macon, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Food For The Poor | $2,750 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Hillsdale College | $3,500 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Community Care Clinic | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Highlandscashiers Hosp Fountation | $2,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Highlands Cashiers Land Trust | $10,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Center For Life Enrichment | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Mainspring Conservation Trust | $10,000 | Franklin, NC, US | Unrestircted | 2022 |
| Eckerd Connects | $1,000 | Clearwater, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Brother Wolf | $1,000 | Asheville, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Cashiers Highlands Humane Society | $2,000 | Sapphire, NC, US | Unrestircted | 2022 |
| Flordia Wildlife Corridorfoundation | $1,000 | Saint Petersburg, FL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Highlands Biological Foundation | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| University Georgia Classics | $1,000 | Athens, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Eco Forresters | $1,500 | Asheville, NC, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Cure Alzheimers Furn | $2,500 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| City Of Refuge | $1,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Bassett Hound Rescue Of Georgia In | $3,500 | Marietta, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Mercer University | $1,500 | Macon, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Food For The Poor | $2,500 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Highlands Cashiers Land Tr | $5,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Cashiers-highlands Humaine So | $2,000 | Cashiers, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Shephard Clinic | $1,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Mainspring Conservation Tr | $5,000 | Franklin, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Center For Life Ebrucgnebt | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Highlands-cashiers Health Fd | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Eckerd Connects | $1,000 | Clearwater, FL, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | $1,000 | Asheville, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Highlands Biological Fd | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Highlands Comm Care Clinic | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Samaitan's Oyrse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Dekalb Volunteer Lawyers Fd | $1,000 | Tucker, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Ahimas House | $2,500 | Tucker, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Aware Wildlife Center | $2,500 | Stonecrest, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Emory University | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Cure Alzheimers Furn | $2,500 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| City Of Refuge | $1,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Bassett Hound Rescue Of Georgia In | $3,500 | Marietta, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Mercer University | $1,500 | Macon, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Food For The Poor | $2,500 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Highlands Cashiers Land Tr | $5,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Cashiers-highlands Humaine So | $2,000 | Cashiers, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Shephard Clinic | $1,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Mainspring Conservation Tr | $5,000 | Franklin, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Center For Life Ebrucgnebt | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Highlands-cashiers Health Fd | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Eckerd Connects | $1,000 | Clearwater, FL, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | $1,000 | Asheville, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Highlands Biological Fd | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Highlands Comm Care Clinic | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Samaitan's Oyrse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Dekalb Volunteer Lawyers Fd | $1,000 | Tucker, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Ahimas House | $2,500 | Tucker, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Aware Wildlife Center | $2,500 | Stonecrest, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Emory University | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Cure Alzheimers Furn | $2,500 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| City Of Refuge | $1,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Bassett Hound Rescue Of Georgia In | $3,500 | Marietta, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Mercer University | $1,500 | Macon, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Food For The Poor | $2,500 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Highlands Cashiers Land Tr | $5,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Cashiers-highlands Humaine So | $2,000 | Cashiers, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Shephard Clinic | $1,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Mainspring Conservation Tr | $5,000 | Franklin, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Center For Life Ebrucgnebt | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Highlands-cashiers Health Fd | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Eckerd Connects | $1,000 | Clearwater, FL, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | $1,000 | Asheville, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Florida Wildlife Corridor | $1,000 | St Petersburg, FL, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Highlands Biological Fd | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Highlands Comm Care Clinic | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Samaitan's Oyrse | $5,000 | Boone, NC, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Dekalb Volunteer Lawyers Fd | $1,000 | Tucker, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Ahimas House | $2,500 | Tucker, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Aware Wildlife Center | $2,500 | Stonecrest, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Emory University | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | $1,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| City Of Refuge | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Bassett Hound Rescue Of Georgia Inc | $1,000 | Marietta, GA, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Mercer University | $500 | Macon, GA, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Food For The Poor | $1,500 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Global Growers Network | $500 | Stone Mountain, GA, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| International Justice Mission | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Truenorth Freedom Project | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Highlands Land Trust | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Cashiers Highlands | $1,000 | Cashiers, NC, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Shephard Clinic | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Disability Connection | $500 | Macon, GA, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Mainspring Conservation Trust | $1,000 | Franklin, NC, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Ga Southwest University | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| South Ga Technical College | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Sumter Historical Society | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| First United Methodist Church | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Operations | 2016 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | $1,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| City Of Refuge | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| Bassett Hound Rescue Of Georgia Inc | $1,000 | Marietta, GA, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| Mercer University | $500 | Macon, GA, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| Food For The Poor | $1,500 | Coconut Creek, FL, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| Global Growers Network | $500 | Stone Mountain, GA, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| International Justice Mission | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| Truenorth Freedom Project | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| Highlands Land Trust | $1,000 | Highlands, NC, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| Cashiershighlands Humaine Society | $1,000 | Cashiers, NC, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| Shephard Clinic | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| Disability Connection | $500 | Macon, GA, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| Mainspring Conservation Trust | $1,000 | Franklin, NC, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| Ga Southwest University | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| South Ga Technical College | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| Sumter Historical Society | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Operations | 2015 |
| First United Methodist Church | $1,000 | Americus, GA, US | General Operations | 2015 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 58-6367642 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 2467 Highlands, NC 28741-2467 |
Key People (1)
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| Prisident | Griffen Bell Jr |
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Forms 990-PF
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