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Beta Foundation is a private corporation based in LEWES, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Eli Gottesdiener. It holds total assets of $7.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. Supports the fraternity by raising resources and granting them back to advance Beta's mission of developing principled men. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Beta Theta Pi fraternity chapters (United States college campuses). According to available records, Beta Foundation has made 73 grants totaling $3.1M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $341K and $2.4M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.4M distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $250K, with an average award of $43K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, California, Connecticut, which account for 26% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Grants for chapter housing and facilities. $2,495,165 distributed annually (2024-25)
Funding for Men of Principle programming and leadership development. $1,152,998 distributed annually (2024-25)
Merit-based scholarships for fraternity members. Approximately 100 awards distributed, $125,000+ annually
Chapter-based scholarships. $1,000 per chapter distributed annually
Financial aid for members with demonstrated financial need
Supports the fraternity by raising resources and granting them back to advance Beta's mission of developing principled men. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 73 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CA, CT.
Beta Foundation has distributed a total of $3.1M across 73 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $43K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $250K.
Beta Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. Any recognized charity. No geographical restrictions or other limitations.
Beta Foundation is headquartered in LEWES, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Gottesdiener | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
73
Total Giving
$3.1M
Average Grant
$43K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterMEDICAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Heritage Projects Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $65K | 2023 |
| Fractured AtlasGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Protez FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakdale, MN | $25K | 2023 |
| American Indian College FundEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Home Start IncSHELTER SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Prospect Park AllianceCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Discovery To Cure Foundation IncMEDICAL SUPPORT | Orange, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| North Fork Arts CenterEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Greenport, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Seattle Chamber OrchestraGENERAL SUPPORT | Bellevue, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Pension Rights CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Citizen'S Committee For ChildrenGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Beam Center IncEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The Old Stone HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Center For Book Arts IncEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Susan G KomenGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterMEDICAL SUPPORT | Commack, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Open Space InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Ichor Research Institute IncMedical support | New Haven, CT | $250K | 2022 |
| Texas Children'S HospitalMedical support | Houston, TX | $125K | 2022 |
| Razom IncDisaster relief | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Music SchoolEducational support | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Homestart IncShelter support | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |