BT Foundation Inc
The BT Foundation is dedicated to ensuring that all individuals in the communities we serve, regardless of background, orientation, or other inherent characteristics, have access to equitable resources and opportunities to thrive.
BT Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: BT Foundation Inc gave $150K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), top state Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $402,144
- +45.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who BT Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Boyce L Ansley School Inc ($50K). Together the top 3 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How BT Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2025) to $300K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Boyce L Ansley School Inc Atlanta, GA | General support | $50,000 |
| North Carolina Center on Actual Innocence Durham, NC | General support | $50,000 |
| Empower The Village Inc Morristown, NJ | General support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $402,144 | $274,968 | $150,096 | $150,000 | 3 | $1,797 |
| 2024 | $277,272 | $353,530 | $300,000 | $300,000 | 6 | $2,118 |
| 2023 | $223,742 | $325,248 | $200,000 | $200,000 | 4 | $1,706 |
| 2022 | $98,494 | $330,577 | $250,000 | $250,000 | 5 | $861 |
| 2021 | $17,917 | $291,684 | $300,018 | $300,000 | 6 | $232 |
| 2020 | $26,251 | $226,251 | $200,000 | $200,000 | 4 | $43 |
About BT Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
BT Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $402K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
BT Foundation Inc is led by Connie A Lahn, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Connie A Lahn
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Rosemond
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roscoe Howard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Detherage
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allen Baum
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Carrillo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Merkel
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacie Gayheart
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert Grand (2020–2023) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about BT Foundation Inc
How much does BT Foundation Inc give each year?
BT Foundation Inc gave $150K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $300K across 6 grants.
What is BT Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
BT Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $50,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does BT Foundation Inc give grants?
BT Foundation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (33%) and New Jersey (33%).
Does BT Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of BT Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is BT Foundation Inc?
BT Foundation Inc reported $402K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $275K.
What is BT Foundation Inc?
BT Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $402K in total assets as of 2025.
What is BT Foundation Inc's EIN?
BT Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2490076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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