Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Vicksburg, Mississippi, registered in 2013, with $364,093 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1007 Mission Park Dr, Vicksburg, MS, 39180 EIN 27-4384428 Since 2013
Revenue (FY2025)
$364K
▼ 60.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2025)
$507K
Net assets
$7.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating178 mo reserves · -39% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation: 178 mo reserves · -39% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1007 Mission Park Dr, Vicksburg, MS, 39180
- City
- Vicksburg
- State
- Mississippi
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $10K (FY2013) to $364K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $7.5M
Operating margin
-39.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.5M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$7.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $364,093▼60.9% | $506,650▲17.6% | $7,496,612▼1.0% | $7,496,612▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2024 | $930,848▲140% | $430,691▲0.8% | $7,573,314▲5.7% | $7,573,314▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $387,095▲407% | $427,457▼2.5% | $7,165,310▼2.3% | $7,165,310▼2.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$126,186▼112% | $438,308▲31.8% | $7,336,144▼5.6% | $7,336,144▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,040,060▲26.3% | $332,617▲514% | $7,771,415▲10.0% | $7,771,415▲10.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $823,707▲214% | $54,191▼82.6% | $7,064,038▲12.2% | $7,064,038▲12.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $262,181▼94.0% | $310,903▲1612% | $6,294,209▼0.8% | $6,294,209▼0.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $4,379,825▲76.6% | $18,162▼54.6% | $6,342,931▲134% | $6,342,931▲134% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,480,181▲802% | $40,000 | $2,715,203▲887% | $2,715,203▲887% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $275,000 | $0 | $275,022▲1250000% | $275,022▲1250000% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $0 | $0 | $22 | $22 | 990PF |
| 2014 | $0▼100% | $0▼100% | $22 | $22 | 990PF |
| 2013 | $10,117 | $600,000 | $22 | $22 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-4384428, based in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation's EIN?
- Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-4384428.
- How much revenue does Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation report?
- Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation reported $364,093 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation (EIN 27-4384428) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.