Bell Trust
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 75-6020180 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BELL TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | 11700 PRESTON ROAD SUITE 660-545, DALLAS TX 75230 |
| WWW.BELLTRUST.ORG | |
| Form and materials | ONLINE APPLICATION. |
| Deadlines | 15TH OF THE MONTH PRECEDING QUARTERLY TRUSTEE MEETINGS IN MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER AND DECEMBER |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO CHURCHES OF CHRIST WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Crest Church of Christ | Dallas, TX | Atlantic bridge initiative | $20,000 |
| Highland Church of Christ | Abilene, TX | Church mission work | $18,000 |
| Hillcrest Church of Christ | Abilene, TX | Church mission work | $15,000 |
| South Baton Rouge Church of Christ | Baton Rouge, LA | Lsu campus ministry | $15,000 |
| Riverside Church of Christ | Coppell, TX | Church missions | $15,000 |
| Highland Oaks Church of Christ | Dallas, TX | Church mission work | $15,000 |
| North Bronx Church of Christ | Bronx, NY | Church salaries | $12,000 |
| Bozeman Church of Christ | Bozeman, MT | Msu campus ministry | $8,400 |
| Eastside Church of Christ | Colorado Springs, CO | Famine relief | $3,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($469,200). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $590,600 | 10 |
| 2023 | $682,070 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349102685
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6020180
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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