Bell Schaefer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyRaleigh, North Carolina · EIN 85-3979193 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$319K
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,050.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unc Health Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | Endowments and cancer center | $112,000 |
| North Carolina Art Museum | Raleigh, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| White Memorial Presbyterian Church | Raleigh, NC | General support | $35,000 |
| Ncsu Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General support | $28,000 |
| North Carolina Museum of History | Raleigh, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| The Great Raleigh Cleanup | Raleigh, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Haven House Services | Raleigh, NC | General support | $6,000 |
| Dix Park Conservancy | Raleigh, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| YMCA of the Triangle | Raleigh, NC | General support | $3,550 |
| Wolfpack Investors Network | Raleigh, NC | General support | $3,000 |
| Healing Transitions | Raleigh, NC | General support | $2,500 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | Monrovia, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Wake Med Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,750 |
| Helene Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,475 |
| Habitat for Humanity Wake County | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,050 |
| Meals on Wheels of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,050 |
| A Place at the Table | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Abilities Tennis of North Carolina | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Alliance Medical Ministry | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Appalachian State University Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Campbell University | Buies Creek, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Community of Hope Ministries | Garner, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Dress for Success Triangle Nc | Raleigh, NC | Endowment and general support | $1,000 |
| Duke University Health Systems | Durham, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of Central and Eastern Nc | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Foundation of Hope | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Food Shuttle | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Nami Nc | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Nc Agricultural Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| North Raleigh Ministries | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of the Triangle | Durham, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| SPCA of Wake County | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Stepup Ministry | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Transitions Lifecare | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Triangle Family Services | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Raleigh, NC | General support | $650 |
| Advance Community Health Services | Raleigh, NC | General support | $500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Raleigh, NC | General support | $500 |
| Autism Society of North Carolina | Raleigh, NC | General support | $500 |
| Band Together | Raleigh, NC | General support | $500 |
| Colon Cancer Coalition | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $500 |
| First Tee Triangle | Raleigh, NC | General support | $500 |
| Living Beyond Breast Cancer | Bala Cynwynd, PA | General support | $500 |
| Marbles Museum Capital Campaign | Raleigh, NC | General support | $500 |
| Needham Broughton Athletics Legacy Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General support | $500 |
| Needham Broughton Hs Alumni Assoc | Raleigh, NC | General support | $500 |
| Nols | Lander, WY | General support | $500 |
| Note in the Pocket | Raleigh, NC | General support | $500 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Refugee Hope Partners | Raleigh, NC | General support | $500 |
| Safechild | Raleigh, NC | General support | $500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $500 |
| Ship Community Outreach | Raleigh, NC | General support | $500 |
| Wake Tech Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General support | $500 |
| Activate Good | Raleigh, NC | General support | $250 |
| Queens Club | Raleigh, NC | General support | $250 |
| Long's Chapel Christian Church | Burlington, NC | General support | $50 |
| National Marrow Donor Program | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $318,625 | 60 |
| 2024 | $216,580 | 53 |
| 2023 | $149,676 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349100217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3979193
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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