Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas
Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas is a private foundation, based in Ellsworth, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $109K.
Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas at a glance
In short: Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas gave $47K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,602
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $6,657
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,979,583
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ecmc Hospital Auxiliary ($30K). Together the top 6 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas gives
- In 2024 it paid out 31% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ecmc Hospital Auxiliary Ellsworth, KS | Medical Equipment | $30,000 |
| Ellsworth Methodist Church Ellsworth, KS | Operations and Capital Improvement | $10,000 |
| Feeding the Children of Central Kan Wilson, KS | Mileage to Deliver Meals | $2,602 |
| Smoky Hills Community Foundation Ellsworth, KS | Operations | $1,000 |
| Fort Hays State University Hays, KS | Education | $1,000 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Education | $1,000 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,979,583 | $120,940 | $60,229 | $46,602 | 7 | $46,602 | $108,853 | $148,027 |
| 2023 | $2,918,872 | $2,873,267 | $4,375 | — | — | — | $34,896 | $43,604 |
| 2022 | $49,980 | $50,000 | $20 | — | — | $20 | — | $1,949 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas reported a distributable amount of $148K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas is led by Curtis C. Glaser, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Curtis C. Glaser
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Cynthia M. Bender
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kenneth E. Robson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas
How much does Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas give each year?
Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas gave $47K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas's typical grant size?
Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,657, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas give grants?
Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ellsworth, KS (3 grants) and Manhattan, KS (2 grants).
Does Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas's largest grantees?
Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas's largest 2024 grantees include Ecmc Hospital Auxiliary ($30,000), Ellsworth Methodist Church ($10,000) and Feeding the Children of Central Kan ($2,602), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas?
Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $148K (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 is Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas's EIN?
Dorothy Bettenbrock Thomas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1151395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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