Betagole Family Foundation Inc
Betagole Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 103 grants totaling $303,620, primarily to organizations in Ohio.
Betagole Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Betagole Family Foundation Inc gave $304K across 103 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $303,620
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 103
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,948
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $2,281,415
- -2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (23 of 103, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Betagole Family Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Betagole
Mailing address: PO Box 621137, Cincinnati, OH 45262
Phone: (513) 563-1400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Betagole Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Cincinnati ($94K). Together the top 10 received $231K.
Grant Size Distribution
459 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 453 grants of 459 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 10% to recipients in the District of Columbia, 6% to New York, and 3% each to Illinois and California. The largest listed grants included substantial support for Cincinnati organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 103 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Betagole Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 23 of 103 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $958; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $275 repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 69% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2019) to $304K (2025). In 2025 it made 103 grants totaling $304K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $93,600 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $32,500 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Support | $30,000 |
| Cincinnati Parks Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $15,500 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | General Support | $15,360 |
| Isaac M Wise Temple Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,050 |
| Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Grassroots International Jamaica Plain, MA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Ohio Alleycat Rescue Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $6,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,281,415 | $272,712 | $304,382 | $303,620 | 103 | $303,620 | $250,188 | $326,234 |
| 2024 | $2,335,608 | $129,671 | $265,044 | $260,543 | 89 | $260,543 | $129,671 | $303,295 |
| 2023 | $2,470,981 | $229,794 | $270,884 | $268,800 | 94 | $268,800 | $219,508 | $264,227 |
| 2022 | $2,521,953 | $147,791 | $181,968 | $179,780 | 82 | $179,780 | $135,690 | $275,793 |
| 2021 | $2,568,231 | $139,759 | $186,613 | $182,514 | 91 | $182,514 | $139,759 | $286,130 |
| 2020 | $2,615,085 | $162,659 | $195,121 | $192,855 | 81 | — | $139,424 | $194,473 |
| 2019 | $2,669,849 | $116,887 | $153,341 | $151,519 | 73 | — | $103,307 | $184,842 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Betagole Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $326K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 grants were reported as general support. Among the organizations it funded, the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati describes its work as building an inclusive Jewish community, helping people in need, supporting Israel, and assuring a vibrant Jewish future. United Way of Greater Cincinnati says it mobilizes individuals and organizations to help people measurably improve their lives. The Cincinnati Parks Foundation describes its work as supporting conservation and enhancement of the city’s parks and greenspaces.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes supporting the land and people of Israel (Jewish National Fund), connecting people in the United States with global movements for human rights and ecological justice (Grassroots International), and providing education and comprehensive community services in Chicago (Marillac St. Vincent Family Services). Angels Watch says it supports aging and special-needs pets and their families; the Anti-Defamation League describes its work as combating antisemitism and other forms of hate.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 103 grants totaling $303,620. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $93,600, with a median grant of $300.
The largest grants included $93,600 to the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, $32,500 to United Way of Greater Cincinnati, $30,000 to the American Red Cross, $15,500 to the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, and $15,360 to Jewish National Fund. Other listed grants included $10,050 to Isaac M. Wise Temple, $10,000 each to Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden and Ronald McDonald House, and $6,250 to Ohio Alleycat Rescue. The listed grants were for general support.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: Send a written request to Robert Betagole. The filing lists no application deadline and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Betagole as director/president, Marty Betagole, Richard Betagole, and John Betagole as directors, and W. Patrick Stull as secretary/treasurer.
Betagole Family Foundation Inc is led by Robert Betagole, Director, President & Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Betagole
Director, President & Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Betagole
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Marty Betagole
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard Betagole
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
W. Patrick Stull
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Betagole Family Foundation Inc
How much does Betagole Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Betagole Family Foundation Inc gave $304K across 103 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $261K across 89 grants.
What is Betagole Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Betagole Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $2,948, across 103 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Betagole Family Foundation Inc that year got $958 on average.
Where does Betagole Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Betagole Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (10%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (45 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Sarasota, FL (7 grants) and Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does Betagole Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Betagole Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (103 of 103) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Betagole Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Betagole Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Cincinnati ($93,600), United Way of Greater Cincinnati ($32,500) and American Red Cross ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Betagole Family Foundation Inc?
Betagole Family Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $304K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $326K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Betagole Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2025 grants were reported as general support. Among the organizations it funded, the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati describes its work as building an inclusive Jewish community, helping people in need, supporting Israel, and assuring a vibrant Jewish future. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Betagole Family Foundation Inc?
Betagole Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Betagole Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Betagole Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5625163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Betagole Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/betagole-family-foundation-inc-morg_5f191e5284f742c1a85ba106f63963ff
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