Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation
Invitation OnlyVicksburg, Mississippi · EIN 27-4384428 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$492K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$16,700
Total assets$11.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $465,500.
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
0% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Flora | Flora, MS | General fund | $465,500 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation -College of Forest Resources | Ms State, MS | Overall learning improvements | $16,700 |
| Commissioned International-Baptist Medical & Dental Mission | Hattiesburg, MS | Medical work in impoverished countries | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $492,200 | 3 |
| 2024 | $425,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $425,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621059349100627
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4384428
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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