Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family
The Elizabeth E. Bettelheim Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private family foundation established in 2014 and based in Kensington, California. The foundation honors the legacy and values of Elizabeth E. Bettelheim through philanthropic support across education, the humanities, the arts, health, and welfare services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$285K
+53.2% YoY
Grant Count
21
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+9.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was established to honor and promote the values of education, the humanities and the arts that reflect Jewish heritage, and to support health and welfare services vital to society.
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with diverse funding interests. Recent grant recipients through 2023 include organizations focused on:
Grant Range
of $50 and over 3,300 total grants in the previous year.
Average Grant
of $50 and over 3,300 total grants in the previous year.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states including California, Connecticut, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Washington, D.C., with particular concentration in California and major U.S. cities including Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $4.21 million
- Annual Revenue: $320,000
- Annual Expenses: $432,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a modest staffing structure with one employee listed.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alpha Epsilon Phi Foundation ($35,000), Diavolo Dance Theater ($30,000), Chabad of El Cerrito ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADLTO HELP FUND ARCPROGRAM NEW YORK, NY | ADL TO HELP FIGHT ANTI-SEMITISM ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES | $15,000 |
| AGE FRIENDLY SOLUTIONS CORTE MADERA, CA | PROGRAMS | $5,000 |
| ALBANY ARMADA AQUATICS RICHMOND, CA | EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR ALBANY SWIMMERS | $20,000 |
| ALBANY MUSIC FUND ALBANY, CA | SUPPORT MUSIC FOR ALBANY CA SCHOOLS | $10,000 |
| ALPHA EPSILON PHI FOUNDATION INDIANAPOLIS, IN | IN HONOR OF HELEN SAMUELS DILLER | $35,000 |
| CAMP ALONIM TOWARRDS JORDAN SCHWERIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP LOS ANGELES, CA | AMERICAN JEWISH UNIVERSITY | $5,000 |
| CHABAD OF EL CERRITO EL CERRITO, CA | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| DEN COLLECTIVE BETHESDA, MD | OFFERS JEWISH EXPERIENCE CO-CURATED WITH PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE GREATER DC AREA | $5,000 |
| DIAVOLO DANCE THEATER LOS ANGELES, CA | DANCE COMPANY MERING ARCHITECTURE AND DANVE | $30,000 |
| EAST BAY CHILDREN'S PROJECT OAKLAND, CA | BOOKS FOR CHILDREN | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ann Elise Bettelheim – Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer
- Carla Stone Condon – President
- Sharon Ongerth Rossi – Director and Secretary
- Ann Michelle Ongerth – Director
- Catherine Condon Brent – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN E BETTELHEIM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & TREASURER | 35 | $51,000 |
| CARLA S CONDON | PRESIDENT | 3 | $3,000 |
| SHARON O ROSSI | SECRETARY | 2 | $3,000 |
| CATHERINE C BRENT | DIRECTOR | 2 | $3,000 |
| ANN M ONGERTH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $3,000 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: 1569 Solano Avenue, PMB 194 Berkeley, CA 94707
Phone: 510-528-5166 Fax: 510-528-5167 Email: info@eebfoundation.org Website: www.eebfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family fund?
The foundation was established to honor and promote the values of education, the humanities and the arts that reflect Jewish heritage, and to support health and welfare services vital to society.
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family?
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program with diverse funding interests. Recent grant recipients through 2023 include organizations focused on: • Education and scholarships (New York University Foundation's Hannah Engle Scholarship Fund at NYU Wagner School of Public Service; Sonoma State University Advancement Endowment) • Arts and culture (Richmond Art Center; NIAD of Richmond's Contemporary Studio Art Program for People with Developmental Disabilities) • Animal welfare (Oakland…
Where does Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family make grants?
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states including California, Connecticut, Indiana, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Washington, D.C., with particular concentration in California and major U.S. cities including Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C.
What size grants does Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family award?
In 2024, Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family awarded 21 grants totaling $285K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family's EIN?
Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2041014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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