Betley Foundation
Betley Foundation is a private foundation, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $393K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $263K.
Betley Foundation at a glance
In short: Betley Foundation gave $23K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,833
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $393,463
- +129.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Betley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central Indiana Land Trust ($6K). Together the top 6 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Betley Foundation gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2020) to $23K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Indiana Land Trust Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Indy Learning Team Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Craine House Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Foster Success Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| White Pine Wilderness Acadamey Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Indianapolis Rowing Center Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $393,463 | $268,605 | $28,365 | $23,000 | 6 | $23,000 | $263,240 | $25,943 |
| 2023 | $171,706 | $8,670 | $26,195 | $23,000 | 11 | $23,000 | $5,475 | $23,210 |
| 2022 | $189,231 | $5,092 | $24,227 | $22,000 | 9 | $22,000 | $2,866 | $22,519 |
| 2021 | $208,366 | $19,263 | $19,426 | $17,000 | 9 | $17,000 | $16,837 | $22,107 |
| 2020 | $208,529 | $7,913 | $16,363 | $15,525 | 6 | — | $7,075 | $16,914 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Betley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Betley Foundation is led by Kathryn G. Betley, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryn G. Betley
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James R. Betley
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leonard J. Betley
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas L. Betley
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Betley Foundation
How much does Betley Foundation give each year?
Betley Foundation gave $23K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 11 grants.
What is Betley Foundation's typical grant size?
Betley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,833, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Betley Foundation give grants?
Betley Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (6 grants).
Does Betley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Betley Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Betley Foundation's largest grantees?
Betley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Central Indiana Land Trust ($6,000), Indy Learning Team ($6,000) and Craine House ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Betley Foundation?
Betley Foundation reported $393K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (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 is Betley Foundation's EIN?
Betley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2000442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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