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Bete Family Foundation is a private trust based in GREENFIELD, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Channing L Bete Jr. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.2M. Total assets have grown from $839K in 2011 to $1.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Bete Family Foundation has made 65 grants totaling $428K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $89K and $242K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $242K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $25K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 34 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Alabama, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$13K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Bete Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 65 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, AL.
Bete Family Foundation has distributed a total of $428K across 65 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $25K.
The application deadline is PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY SEPTEMBER 15. Grantees are limited to section 501(c)(3) public charities.
Bete Family Foundation is headquartered in GREENFIELD, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channing L Bete Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marie P Bete | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer M Moser | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jonathan A Bete | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$119K
Total Assets
$1.5M
Fair Market Value
$2M
Net Worth
$1.5M
Grants Paid
$97K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$56K
Distribution Amount
$92K
Total: $1.4M
Total Grants
65
Total Giving
$428K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
34
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children'S Advocacy CenterTO SUPPORT END OF CHILD ABUSE BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, SAFETY, HEALING AND JUSTICE. | Greenfield, MA | $18K | 2023 |
| Hilltown Youth Performing ArtsTO SUPPORT SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM. | Shelburne Falls, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Center For New AmericansTO AID PROGRAMS FOR IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, MIGRANTS, AND ASYLUM-SEEKERS IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS. | Greenfield, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Franklin County Community MealsTO AID PROGRAMS THAT FEED OUR NEIGHBORS TO PURCHASE FOOD AND PROVIDE OUR REGULAR MEALS. | Greenfield, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| The Literacy ProjectTO SUPPORT FREE CLASSES TO ADULTS IN BASIC SKILLS, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY. | Greenfield, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Montague Catholic Social MinistriesTO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT CREATE A SAFE, DIVERSE AND JUST FUTURE FOR THE PEOPLE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY | Turners Falls, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Stone Soup CafeTO AID PROGRAMS THAT FEED OUR NEIGHBORS TO PURCHASE FOOD AND PROVIDE OUR REGULAR MEALS | Greenfield, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| AneraTO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Stoneleigh Burnham Equestrian CenterTO HELP CHILDREN GAIN CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS THROUGH WORKING WITH AND TAKING CARE OF HORSES | Greenfield, MA | $700 | 2023 |
| American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To AnimalsTO PREVENT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS AND FIND THEM LOVING HOMES | New York, NY | $600 | 2023 |
| Sisters For LifeTO TAKE A GOD CENTERED, HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ADVOCATING FOR PREBORN BABIES | Suffern, NY | $600 | 2023 |
| Unicef UsaTO ADVOCATE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN'S RIGHTS AND TO HELP MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS | New York, NY | $600 | 2023 |
| Catholic Relief ServicesTO ASSIST THE POOR AND VULNERABLE OVERSEAS | Harlan, IA | $600 | 2023 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalTO ADVANCE CURES AND MEANS OF PREVENTION FOR PEDIATRIC CATASTROPHIC DISEASES THROUGH RESEARCH | Memphis, TN | $200 | 2023 |
| Hilltown Youth PaTO SUPPORT SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM. | Shelburne Falls, MA | $15K | 2022 |
| Servicenet Inc Wells Street ShelterTO SUPPORT TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR FAMILIES UNTIL THEY CAN FIND A PLACE OF THEIR OWN. | Northampton, MA | $11K | 2022 |
| Montague Catholic MinistriesTO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT CREATE A SAFE, DIVERSE AND JUST FUTURE FOR THE PEOPLE OF FRANKLIN COUNTY | Turners Falls, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Greenfield Ymca Annual AppealTO AID PEOPLE OF GREENFIELD TO ACHIEVE HEALTH & GAIN CONFIDENCE | Greenfield, MA | $7K | 2022 |
| NrdcTO PROTECT OUR NATURAL WORLD AND SYSTEMS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS. | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeTO END MASS INCARCERATION IN THE U.S., CHALLENGE RACIA AND ECONOMIC INJUSTICE, AND PROTECT BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS. | Montgomery, AL | $800 | 2022 |
| Colby'S Rescue CrewTO PREVENT THE SLAUGHTER OF HORSES THROUGH HORSE SPONSORSHIP AND ADOPTION PROGRAMS. | Keswick, VA | $800 | 2022 |
| Mental Health America - Hung HungTO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AS A CRITICAL PART OF WELLNESS, INCLUDING PREVENTION, EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND INTERVENTION FOR THOSE AT RISK | Alexandria, VA | $550 | 2022 |
| John Paul Ii Project IncTO SUPPORT EDUCATION ABROAD WHILE BUILDING FAITH IN GOD | Brighton, MI | $550 | 2022 |
| The Trevor ProjectTO END SUICIDE IN LGBTQ YOUNG PEOPLE. | West Hollywood, CA | $550 | 2022 |