Burton G Bettingen Corporation
Burton G Bettingen Corporation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It supports eligible tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, with a stated current focus on health, youth, abused children, sex trafficking, and people who have had unwanted sexual experiences.
Burton G Bettingen Corporation at a glance
In short: Burton G Bettingen Corporation gave $721K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in California. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $720,790
- +43.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +114.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,053
- -33.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $12,869,286
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (9 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Burton G Bettingen Corporation
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that proposals must be received by September 2023 for consideration in 2023.
- Deadline
- The filing states that proposals must be received by September 2023 for consideration in 2023.
- Contact
Application contact: Patricia Brown
Mailing address: 10375 Wilshire Blvd 3D, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: (310) 490-8436
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Burton G Bettingen Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Strive ($250K). Together the top 10 received $675K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 67 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 3% to recipients in Utah. Listed recipients included organizations in Los Angeles, Pasadena, Van Nuys, Chatsworth, Oakland, and Park City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Burton G Bettingen Corporation open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 15 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $42K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 13% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 158% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $407K (2020) to $721K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $721K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Strive Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| The Teen Project Inc Van Nuys, CA | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Rancho San Antonio Chatsworth, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Sycamores Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| MF Place Inc DBA My Friend's Place Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| California Art Club Pasadena, CA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Midnight Mission Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Summit County Clubhouse Park City, UT | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| The Colleagues Helpers in Philanthropic Service (Chips) Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Order of Malta Clinic of Northern California Clinic Oakland, CA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $12,869,286 | $1,034,808 | $1,182,891 | $720,790 | 15 | $960,775 | $905,528 | $608,986 |
| 2023 | $12,485,059 | $568,357 | $959,494 | $503,014 | 7 | $804,226 | $421,385 | $559,623 |
| 2022 | $11,500,195 | $978,315 | $719,226 | $494,995 | 11 | $731,473 | $846,207 | $579,449 |
| 2021 | $14,048,937 | $1,037,573 | $1,083,701 | $496,902 | 20 | $755,649 | $887,538 | $647,606 |
| 2020 | $13,034,583 | $1,114,016 | $895,792 | $407,156 | 14 | — | $976,281 | $574,709 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Burton G Bettingen Corporation reported a distributable amount of $609K for 2024 — 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 separate mission statement for the corporation is provided. Its stated funding focus includes health, youth, abused children, sex trafficking, children exploited in the commercial sex industry, and individuals who have had unwanted sexual experiences.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work among its grantees. The Teen Project says it provides housing, education, sober living, and mentoring to youth ages 18 to 24. United Friends of the Children says it supports current and former foster youth through education and housing programs, advocacy, and relationships with a community of supporters. Summit County Clubhouse says it helps people with mental health and substance abuse challenges through productive work, relationships, and direct support. These are the organizations’ own descriptions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the corporation gave $720,790 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $250,000 to STRIVE and $150,000 to The Teen Project Inc.; both were designated for general operating support. Other $50,000 general operating support grants went to Rancho San Antonio, Sycamores, and My Friend’s Place.
The corporation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: Submit one copy of a proposal with the required documentation. The application must include a concise project statement, information about the agency’s background, purpose, and objectives (its most recent annual report may suffice), and budget information about the request and other commitments received. The filing says applicants may contact the executive director with questions and that communication with the office is encouraged. Grants are limited to nonprofit organizations classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and treated as other than a private foundation under Section 509(a). The corporation does not award grants to individuals, supporting organizations, or grant-making organizations, and does not support events, dinners, or mass mailings.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George D O’Neill Jr as chair/president, WM Lyes IV as VP/audit chair, and Patricia A Brown as executive director/secretary/treasurer.
Burton G Bettingen Corporation is led by Patricia A. Brown, Executive Director, Secretary & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia A. Brown
Executive Director, Secretary & Treasurer
Executive Director Secretary Treasurer → Executive Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
46 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $200K (2024)
George D. O'Neill Jr.
Chair & President
Chair President → Chair & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wm Lyes IV
Vice President & Audit Chair
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: W M Lyles IV (2020) — Vice President & Audit Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $200K, to Patricia a Brown (Executive Director/Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Burton G Bettingen Corporation
How much does Burton G Bettingen Corporation give each year?
Burton G Bettingen Corporation gave $721K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $503K across 7 grants.
What is Burton G Bettingen Corporation's typical grant size?
Burton G Bettingen Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $48,053, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Burton G Bettingen Corporation that year got $42K on average.
Where does Burton G Bettingen Corporation give grants?
Burton G Bettingen Corporation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (8 grants) and Pasadena, CA (2 grants).
Does Burton G Bettingen Corporation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Burton G Bettingen Corporation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Burton G Bettingen Corporation's largest grantees?
Burton G Bettingen Corporation's largest 2024 grantees include Strive ($250,000), The Teen Project Inc ($150,000) and Rancho San Antonio ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Burton G Bettingen Corporation?
Burton G Bettingen Corporation reported $12.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $961K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $609K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Burton G Bettingen Corporation fund?
No separate mission statement for the corporation is provided. Its stated funding focus includes health, youth, abused children, sex trafficking, children exploited in the commercial sex industry, and individuals who have had unwanted sexual experiences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Burton G Bettingen Corporation?
Burton G Bettingen Corporation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Burton G Bettingen Corporation's EIN?
Burton G Bettingen Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3942826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Burton G Bettingen Corporation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/burton-g-bettingen-corporation-morg_61a2842291b04a7bae58444684ea5c63
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