Betsy Ross Foundation Inc
Betsy Ross Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Paris, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing reports $83,000 in grants to 13 recipients, including support for scholarships, education, human services, youth programs, and other purposes.
Betsy Ross Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Betsy Ross Foundation Inc gave $83K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Tennessee. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,000
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,385
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,333,885
- -0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (52% 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 Betsy Ross Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says to contact Julie Williams and submit an application orally or in writing. It reports no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No deadline was stated on the 2023 filing.
- Deadline
- No deadline was stated on the 2023 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Julie Williams
Mailing address: 1595 Hwy 218 Bypass, Paris, TN 38242
Phone: (731) 642-6113
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Betsy Ross Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Murray State University ($27K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Tennessee received 52% of grant dollars, those in Kentucky received 40%, those in West Virginia received 6%, and those in Georgia received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Betsy Ross Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 $82K (2023) to $92K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Murray State University Murray, KY | Scholarships | $22,000 |
| University of Tennessee Martin Martin, TN | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Hope in Murray Murray, KY | Support for Human Services | $6,500 |
| Henry County High School Paris, TN | Support Public Education | $6,000 |
| Military Working Dog Team Support Association Charleston, WV | Support for Military Dog and Handler Training | $5,000 |
| Murray State University Murray, KY | Rodeo Team | $5,000 |
| Real Hope Youth Center Paris, TN | Support for Youth Programs | $5,000 |
| Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Springville, TN | Environmental Education | $3,000 |
| Levi Miles Foundation Paris, TN | Support for Children with Disabilities and Rare Diseases | $2,500 |
| Restore Ministries Nashville, TN | Religious Organization | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,333,885 | $100,000 | $100,112 | $83,000 | 13 | $95,516 | $100,000 | $97,507 |
| 2024 | $2,333,997 | $100,000 | $101,351 | $86,250 | 13 | $95,250 | $97,000 | $98,922 |
| 2023 | $2,335,348 | $100,000 | $98,463 | $82,000 | 14 | $91,000 | $97,000 | $100,232 |
| 2022 | $2,333,811 | $100,004 | $97,425 | $85,000 | 16 | $94,000 | $97,154 | $88,398 |
| 2021 | $2,331,232 | $100,000 | $105,354 | $91,000 | 13 | — | $100,000 | $114,217 |
| 2020 | $2,336,586 | $110,698 | $105,100 | $91,500 | 13 | — | $110,698 | $113,030 |
| 2019 | $2,331,685 | $100,000 | $100,600 | $87,000 | 15 | — | $100,000 | $113,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Betsy Ross Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $98K 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 included scholarships and educational support, human services, youth programs, environmental education, and support for children with disabilities and rare diseases. The foundation also gave to Thistle Farms, whose mission it describes as helping women survivors recover and heal from prostitution, trafficking, and addiction by providing housing, meaningful work, and ongoing support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $83,000 through 13 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $22,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest listed grants were $22,000 to Murray State University for scholarships and $20,000 to the University of Tennessee Martin for scholarships. Other listed awards included $6,500 to Hope in Murray for human services, $6,000 to Henry County High School for public education, and $5,000 each to the Military Working Dog Team Support Association for military dog and handler training, Murray State University for its rodeo team, and Real Hope Youth Center for youth programs.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It says applications may be submitted orally or in writing, with no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Fuqua and Thomas Harrison as directors, Julie Williams as president, Mary Lou Reed as secretary, and Ruth Conroy as treasurer.
Betsy Ross Foundation Inc is led by Julie Williams, President on every filing since 2019; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julie Williams
President
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
John Fuqua
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Harrison
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lou Reed
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Ruth Conroy
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Julie Williams (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Betsy Ross Foundation Inc
How much does Betsy Ross Foundation Inc give each year?
Betsy Ross Foundation Inc gave $83K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $86K across 13 grants.
What is Betsy Ross Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Betsy Ross Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,385, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Betsy Ross Foundation Inc give grants?
Betsy Ross Foundation Inc gives mostly in Tennessee: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (40%) and West Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Murray, KY (3 grants), Paris, TN (3 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Betsy Ross Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Betsy Ross Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Betsy Ross Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Betsy Ross Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Murray State University ($27,000 across 2 grants), University of Tennessee Martin ($20,000) and Hope in Murray ($6,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Betsy Ross Foundation Inc?
Betsy Ross Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (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 Betsy Ross Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships and educational support, human services, youth programs, environmental education, and support for children with disabilities and rare diseases. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Betsy Ross Foundation Inc?
The 2023 filing says to contact Julie Williams and submit an application orally or in writing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Betsy Ross Foundation Inc's EIN?
Betsy Ross Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1490795. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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