AI Summary
The BELL FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through an invitation-only engagement model, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $530K across 21 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Greensboro Independent School Corp
Greensboro, NC
$640K
16%
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY
HIGH POINT, NC
$485K
12%
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO
GREENSBORO, NC
$305K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$23K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BELL FOUNDATION?
No. BELL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BELL FOUNDATION give?
BELL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina, Colorado, and Connecticut. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BELL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BELL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BELL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BELL FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $530 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BELL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BELL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Greensboro Independent School Corp, HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY, and UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BELL FOUNDATION?
BELL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.