Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc
Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, with listed purposes including community assistance, research, and education.
Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc gave $28K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Michigan. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,948
- -19.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- -44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,397
- +45.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $503,834
- +34.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (47% 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 Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 148 Porto Vecchio Way, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Phone: (248) 855-0606
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit ($5K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
171 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 171 grants of 171 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (47%), Florida (32%), Maryland (11%), Virginia (4%), and New York (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2025) to $45K (2022). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $28K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Bloomfield Hills, MI | Community Assistance | $5,000 |
| Simon Weisenthal Center Los Angeles, FL | Community Assistance | $3,500 |
| America Kidney Fund Rockville, MD | Research | $3,000 |
| Friendship Circle West Bloomfield, MI | Community Assistance | $3,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | Community Assistance | $2,000 |
| Temple Israel West Bloomfield, MI | Community Assistance | $1,837 |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts West Palm Beach, FL | Community Assistance | $1,500 |
| Michigan State University Hillel East Lansing, MI | Community Assistance | $1,250 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theater Legacy Program Jupiter, FL | Community Assistance | $1,001 |
| American Diabetes Association Arlington, VA | Research | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $503,834 | $216,166 | $86,129 | $27,948 | 20 | $27,948 | $216,166 | $25,716 |
| 2024 | $373,797 | $74,124 | $97,870 | $34,560 | 36 | $34,560 | $74,124 | $29,107 |
| 2023 | $392,927 | $77,107 | $129,676 | $40,261 | 38 | $40,261 | $77,107 | $19,344 |
| 2022 | $446,157 | $88,616 | $135,830 | $45,201 | 37 | $45,201 | $88,616 | $21,938 |
| 2021 | $494,742 | $85,197 | $136,692 | $45,026 | 40 | $45,026 | $85,197 | $42,196 |
| 2020 | $553,764 | $47,707 | $135,547 | $45,126 | 42 | — | — | $43,526 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $26K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for community organizations, cultural institutions, and organizations working in health and research.
Among its grantees, the American Diabetes Association says its mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by diabetes. The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan describes its work as improving the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection. The International Rett Syndrome Foundation says it aims to accelerate research to cure Rett syndrome and empower families. The Holocaust Memorial Center says it works to engage, educate, and empower through remembering the Holocaust.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $27,948. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest listed grants included $5,000 to Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit for community assistance, $3,500 to Simon Wiesenthal Center for community assistance, $3,000 to America Kidney Fund for research, and $3,000 to Friendship Circle for community assistance. Other listed grants included $2,000 to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach and $1,500 to Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, both for community assistance; $1,000 to American Diabetes Association for research; and $1,000 to Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alan Jacobs as director and president; Douglas Shiffman as director, vice president, and treasurer; and Janet Jacobs as director.
Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Alan Jacobs, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan Jacobs
Director & President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Douglas Shiffman
Director, Vice President & Treasurer
Director & Vice President → Director, Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Janet Jacobs
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Goldie Jacobs (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $39K, to Alan Jacobs (Director, President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc gave $28K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 36 grants.
What is Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,397, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc's top state is Michigan, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (32%) and Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Bloomfield, MI (2 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Southfield, MI (2 grants).
Does Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Assistance" (12 grants), "Research" (4 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit ($5,000), Simon Weisenthal Center ($3,500) and America Kidney Fund ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc?
Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc reported $504K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for community organizations, cultural institutions, and organizations working in health and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3515213. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Betmar Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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