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Betts Foundation is a private trust based in DES MOINES, IA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1953. The principal officer is Chas H Betts. It holds total assets of $377K. Annual income is reported at $395K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Iowa. According to available records, Betts Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $55K, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has decreased from $30K in 2020 to $5K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $15K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in Iowa. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$400
Median Grant
$900
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 8 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.
Betts Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IA.
Betts Foundation has distributed a total of $55K across 24 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $15K.
Betts Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Betts Foundation is headquartered in DES MOINES, IA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles H Betts Jr | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laurie Betts Sloterdyk | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Nish | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Betts Susanin | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charles D Betts | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$377K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$377K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$55K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake UniversityGeneral Operations | Des Moines, IA | $4K | 2023 |
| Salvation ArmyGeneral Operations | Des Moines, IA | $500 | 2021 |
| Mind And Spirit Counseling CenterGeneral Operations | Urbandale, IA | $500 | 2023 |
| Great Outdoor FoundationGeneral Operation | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2022 |
| Scottish Rite - Miller FundGeneral Operations | Des Moines, IA | $1K | 2022 |
| Des Moines Film SocietyGeneral Operations | Des Moines, IA | $1K | 2022 |
| Pastoral Counseling CenterGeneral Operations | Urbandale, IA | $500 | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of IowaGeneral Operations | Des Moines, IA | $500 | 2022 |
| United Way Of Central IowaGeneral Operations | Des Moines, IA | $10K | 2021 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts (Civic Center)General Operations | Des Moines, IA | $2K | 2021 |
| Central Presbyterian ChurchGeneral Operations | Des Moines, IA | $1K | 2021 |
| Central Iowa Tennis Alliance (Junior Tennis)General Operations | Adel, IA | $500 | 2021 |
| Westminster ChurchGeneral Operations | Des Moines, IA | $400 | 2021 |
| JoppaGeneral Operations | Des Moines, IA | $400 | 2021 |
| Youth Homes Of Mid AmericaGENERAL OPERATIONS | Johnston, IA | $1K | 2020 |