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Betswest Foundation is a private corporation based in BRENHAM, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Sally L Blackie-Sengel. It holds total assets of $1.9M. Annual income is reported at $5.3M. Total assets have decreased from $3.2M in 2011 to $1.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and New York. According to available records, Betswest Foundation has made 96 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $110K and $717K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $717K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $250K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Oregon, Colorado, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 16 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.
Betswest Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 96 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, OR, CO.
Betswest Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 96 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $250K.
Betswest Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Betswest Foundation is headquartered in BRENHAM, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally L Blackie-Sengel | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elizabeth H Blackie | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Weston C Blackie | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
96
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp For AllGeneral Support | Burton, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Washington On The Brazos Historical FoundationGeneral Support | Washington, TX | $18K | 2023 |
| Brenham Heritage MuseumGeneral Support | Brenham, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Chappell Hill United Methodist ChurchGeneral Support | Chappell Hill, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Washington CountyGeneral Support | Brenham, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Margaret Blizzard Senior Activity CenterGeneral Support | Brenham, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Brenham Animal ServicesGeneral Support | Brenham, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Animal Friends Of Washington CountyGeneral Support | Brenham, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Unity Theatregeneral support | Brenham, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Chappell Hill Historical SocietyGeneral Support | Chappell Hill, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Chappell Hill Volunteer Fire DepartmentGeneral Support | Chappell Hill, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Brenham Children'S ChorusGeneral Support | Brenham, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Healthy World Healthy ChildrenGeneral Support | College Station, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Blinn College FoundationGeneral Support | Brenham, TX | $250K | 2022 |
| Brenham Pet Adoption And Care CenterGeneral Support | Brenham, TX | $15K | 2022 |
| Haven Animal RescueGeneral Support | Caldwell, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Casa For Kids Of South Central TexasGeneral Support | Brenham, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| AspcaGeneral Support | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Red Collar RescueGeneral Support | Houston, TX | $500 | 2022 |
| Guiding Eyes For The BlindGeneral Support | Yorktown Heights, NY | $500 | 2022 |