Bell Trust
EIN 756020180Total Given 2019–2024
$767K
54 grants · $128K avg/year
based on 6 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $10K–$18K
grant size
45%
supporter · 15/33 multi-year
repeat
$13.0M
Assets (2024)
33
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
BELL TRUST
Phone
(972) 788-4151
Deadlines
15TH OF THE MONTH PRECEDING QUARTERLY TRUSTEE MEETINGS IN MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER AND DECEMBER
How to Apply
ONLINE APPLICATION.
Restrictions
CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO CHURCHES OF CHRIST WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $84K | $12.3M | $825K | 9 |
| 2020 | $136K | $13.5M | $727K | 9 |
| 2021 | $108K | $14.8M | $1.1M | 9 |
| 2022 | $146K | $11.1M | $450K | 9 |
| 2023 | $171K | $12.2M | $278K | 9 |
| 2024 | $121K | $13.0M | $914K | 9 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 54 grants on record
Minimum
$3K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$14K
75th Pctl
$18K
Maximum
$30K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
BP
Barbara Bell Packer
Trustee
PB
Pat Bills
Trustee
SS
Shane Spencer
Trustee
CP
Collin Packer
Trustee
RW
Robert T Waldron
Trustee
JM
John B Muns
Trustee
BP
Barry D Packer
Trustee
CP
Clark Packer
Executive Tr
BP
Barry D Packer
Trustee
PB
Pat Bills
Trustee
SS
Shane Spencer
Trustee
CP
Collin Packer
Trustee
RW
Robert T Waldron
Trustee
JM
John B Muns
Trustee
BP
Barbara Bell Packer
Trustee
CP
Clark Packer
Executive Tr
BP
Barry D Packer
Trustee
BP
Barbara Bell Packer
Trustee
JM
James N Muns
Trustee
BM
Betty Bell Muns
Trustee
JM
John B Muns
Trustee
RW
Robert T Waldron
Trustee
CP
Collin Packer
Trustee
SS
Shane Spencer
Trustee
PB
Pat Bills
Trustee
CP
Clark Packer
Executive Tr
CP
Collin Packer
Trustee
SS
Shane Spencer
Trustee
PB
Pat Bills
Trustee
BP
Barbara Bell Packer
Trustee
BP
Barry D Packer
Trustee
JM
James N Muns
Trustee
BM
Betty Bell Muns
Trustee
JM
John B Muns
Trustee
RW
Robert T Waldron
Trustee
CP
Clark Packer
Executive Tr
JM
John B Muns
Trustee
BM
Betty Bell Muns
Trustee
JM
James N Muns
Trustee
BP
Barry D Packer
Trustee
PB
Pat Bills
Trustee
BP
Barbara Bell Packer
Trustee
SS
Shane Spencer
Trustee
CP
Collin Packer
Trustee
RW
Robert T Waldron
Trustee
CP
Clark Packer
Executive Tr
BP
Barbara Bell Packer
Trustee
CP
Clark Packer
Trustee
SS
Shane Spencer
Trustee
PB
Pat Bills
Trustee
CP
Collin Packer
Trustee
RW
Robert T Waldron
Trustee
JM
John B Muns
Trustee
BM
Betty Bell Muns
Trustee
JM
James N Muns
Trustee
BP
Barry D Packer
Executive Tr
Grants Awarded (54 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood Church of Christ | Birmingham, AL | $30,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2022 |
| South Baton Rouge Church of Christ | Baton Rouge, LA | $29,400 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2022 |
| Woodland West Church of Christ | Arlington, TX | $25,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2022 |
| Church of Christ in Sandtown | Baltimore, MD | $25,000 | WORSHIP CENTER | 2023 |
| North Atlanta Church of Christ | Atlanta, GA | $24,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2020 |
| Highland Church of Christ | Abilene, TX | $24,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2023 |
| Bridgeway Church of Christ | Copper Canyon, TX | $23,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2020 |
| South Baton Rouge Church of Christ | Baton Rouge, LA | $21,600 | LSU CAMPUS MINISTRY | 2023 |
| South 11Th Willischurch of Christ | Abilene, TX | $20,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2023 |
| Am Church of Christ | College Station, TX | $20,000 | NEW PLAYGROUND | 2023 |
| Highland Oaks Church of Christ | Dallas, TX | $20,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2023 |
| Cedar Crest Church of Christ | Dallas, TX | $20,000 | ATLANTIC BRIDGE INITIATIVE | 2024 |
| Metro Church of Christ | Charlotte, NC | $18,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2020 |
| Commerce Church of Christ | Commerce, TX | $18,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2019 |
| Highland Church of Christ | Abilene, TX | $18,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2024 |
| Harpeth Hills Church of Christ | Brentwood, TN | $17,511 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2022 |
| Church of Christ in Sandtown | Baltimore, MD | $16,400 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2021 |
| Merrick Drive Church of Christ | Ardmore, OK | $15,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2022 |
| Edmond Church of Christ | Edmond, OK | $15,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2022 |
| Griffin Road Church of Christ | Bartow, FL | $15,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2020 |
| Harpeth Hills Church of Christ | Brentwood, TN | $15,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2020 |
| Eastside Church of Christ | Colorado Springs, CO | $15,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2020 |
| Castle Rock Church of Christ | Castle Rock, CO | $15,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2021 |
| Bridgeway Church of Christ | Copper Canyon, TX | $15,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2021 |
| Highland Street Church of Christ | Cordova, TN | $15,000 | CHURCH MISSION WORK | 2021 |