Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation
The Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation was a private foundation based in Billings, Montana. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return, and the filing states that the foundation was dissolved on October 29, 2021; it therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation at a glance
In short: Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation gave $6.0M across 13 grants in 2021 (avg $459K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $5,973,000
- -49.4% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $459,462
- -53.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $400,000
- Primary geography
- Montana (59% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The foundation was dissolved in 2021, so this is not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3840 Palisades Park Dr, Billings, MT 59102
Phone: (406) 855-1716
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Central Montana Foundation ($3.0M across 3 grants). Together the top 7 received $4.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($1,210,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 25 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars were distributed to recipients in Montana (59%) and Washington (41%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $6.0M (2021) to $11.8M (2020). In 2021 it made 13 grants totaling $6.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Montana Foundation Lewistown, MT | Petroleum County Community Center Youth Program | $1,600,000 |
| Central Montana Foundation Lewistown, MT | Petroleum County Community Center Endowment | $1,410,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $1,210,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Central Washington Wenatchee, WA | Okanogan Fire District 6 Equipment & Tower | $500,000 |
| St John's Lutheran Ministries Foundation Billings, MT | Nursing Home Division Support | $500,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Central Washington Wenatchee, WA | Establish a non-endowed field of interest fund to support charitable programs and services | $400,000 |
| Community Foundation of South Pudget Sound Olympia, WA | Establish a non-endowed field of interest fund to support charitable programs and services that a) provide opportunities typically not otherwise available particularly in smaller communtities, (b) which promote a technical or professional skill not otherwise generally available in the community to young men and women leading to a lifetime career, (c) which enable to handicapped or underprivleged to achieve life goals and (d) which promote the ability of working individuals to become more productive members of society. | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Central Washington Wenatchee, WA | Create a fund designated for the benefit of the brewster boys and girls club | $105,000 |
| Central Montana Foundation Lewistown, MT | Winnett Swimming Pool Fund | $20,000 |
| Tenino Boys & Girls Club Tenino, WA | Support programs designed to empower kids and teens to excel in school, become good community members and lead healthy, productive lives. | $13,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $451,341 | $6,318,498 | $5,973,000 | 13 | $6,269,518 | $334,655 | $121,022 |
| 2020 | $5,661,901 | $14,593,998 | $12,069,598 | $11,805,000 | 12 | — | $100,077 | $568,894 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2021 — 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 2021 grants included support for the Petroleum County Community Center, nursing scholarships and nursing-home operations, fire-district equipment, and charitable programs and services through community foundations.
The Central Montana Foundation, which received grants, describes its mission as the “educational and cultural improvement of Central Montana.” Methow Valley Riding Unlimited, another recipient, says it delivers horsemanship programs that empower people and enrich lives.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $5,973,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,600,000, with a median of $400,000. Notable grants included $1,600,000 and $1,410,000 to the Central Montana Foundation for the Petroleum County Community Center’s youth program and endowment; $605,000 each to the an individual recipient Sound Community College Foundation and St. Martins University Foundation for nursing scholarship endowments; and $500,000 to the Community Foundation of North Central Washington for Okanogan Fire District 6 equipment and a tower.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Stanley Hill as president, Thomas Reinhardt as vice president, and Alexander Mackie as secretary and treasurer.
Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation is led by Stanley Hill, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Stanley Hill
President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$91K (2020) → $99K (2021)
Alexander Mackie
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $71K (2021)
Thomas Reinhardt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$56K (2020) → $68K (2021)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 $99K, to Stanley Hill (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation
How much does Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation give each year?
Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation gave $6.0M across 13 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $11.8M across 12 grants.
What is Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation's typical grant size?
Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $400,000, and its average grant was $459,462, across 13 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation give grants?
Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wenatchee, WA (4 grants) and Lewistown, MT (3 grants).
Does Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation's largest grantees?
Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Central Montana Foundation ($3,030,000 across 3 grants), Community Foundation of North Central Washington ($1,005,000 across 3 grants) and St John's Lutheran Ministries Foundation ($500,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($1,210,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for the Petroleum County Community Center, nursing scholarships and nursing-home operations, fire-district equipment, and charitable programs and services through community foundations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation reported a distributable amount of $121K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation's EIN?
Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4539000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Bruno and Evelyne Betti Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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