Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family
Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family is a private foundation based in Kensington, California. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $215,000 to charitable organizations in California and other states.
Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family at a glance
In short: Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family gave $215K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in California. 54% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $215,000
- -24.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- -38.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,538
- +21.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,596,113
- +9.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (7 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 30 Rincon Road, Kensington, CA 94707-1026
Phone: (510) 528-5166
Website: https://www.elizabethbettelheimfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alpha Epsilon Phi Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 82 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to California recipients, 14% to Indiana, 14% to New York, and 2% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 13 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 51% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $186K (2023) to $442K (2021). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Epsilon Phi Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Supporting New Chapter Development | $30,000 |
| Chabad of El Cerrito El Cerrito, CA | Education | $30,000 |
| Jew Gen New York, NY | Build Database | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley Palm Desert, CA | In memory of cameron crosby rowe for the power hour fund | $25,000 |
| Marin Treatment Center San Rafael, CA | Programs | $20,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CA | Programs | $20,000 |
| Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery Larkspur, CA | On Going Projects | $15,000 |
| Albany Armada Aquatics Richmond, CA | Equipment and Supplies for Albany Swimmers | $10,000 |
| Oakland Zoo Oakland, CA | Conservation Society of California | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Humaneorg Pasadena, CA | Rescued Animals | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,596,113 | $382,874 | $359,974 | $215,000 | 13 | $297,136 | $321,650 | $211,493 |
| 2024 | $4,208,752 | $320,289 | $431,641 | $285,000 | 21 | $367,768 | $257,875 | $207,965 |
| 2023 | $4,128,347 | $110,350 | $319,241 | $186,000 | 15 | $261,488 | $52,948 | $197,547 |
| 2022 | $3,764,475 | $108,324 | $586,660 | $436,100 | 15 | $506,784 | $45,024 | $217,481 |
| 2021 | $5,313,673 | $790,290 | $582,034 | $442,278 | 18 | $514,112 | $721,500 | $258,546 |
| 2020 | $5,119,516 | $298,988 | $365,634 | $218,280 | 15 | — | $236,722 | $220,054 |
| 2019 | $4,881,025 | $567,536 | $349,358 | $197,500 | 11 | — | $506,130 | $225,510 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family reported a distributable amount of $211K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, treatment, conservation, animal welfare, and community programs.
Among the grantees, Alpha Epsilon Phi Foundation describes its mission as supporting leadership development and programming, and providing ongoing support for Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority and its members. Marin Treatment Center says it helps clients address physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual needs, and offers treatment intended to help people recover from opioid use.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported grants of $186,000 across 15 grants in 2023, $285,000 across 21 grants in 2024, and $215,000 across 13 grants in 2025. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $30,000 each to Alpha Epsilon Phi Foundation for new chapter development, Chabad of El Cerrito for education, and Jew Gen to build a database. Other grants included $25,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Coachella Valley for its Power Hour Fund in memory of Cameron Crosby Rowe; $20,000 each to Marin Treatment Center and Monterey Bay Aquarium for programs; and $15,000 to Schurig Center for Brain Injury Recovery for ongoing projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ann E Bettelheim as executive director and treasurer; Carla S Condon as president; Sharon O Rossi as secretary; and Catherine C Brent and Ann M Ongerth as directors.
Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family is led by Ann E. Bettelheim, Executive Director & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann E. Bettelheim
Executive Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
38 hrs/week
$51K (2019) → $51K (2025)
Carla S. Condon
President
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Ann M. Ongerth
Director
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Catherine C. Brent
Director
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Sharon O. Rossi
Secretary
On filings since 2019
6 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $51K, to Ann E Bettelheim (Executive Director & Treasurer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family
How much does Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family give each year?
Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family gave $215K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $285K across 21 grants.
What is Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family's typical grant size?
Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,538, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family that year got $13K on average.
Where does Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family give grants?
Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family gives mostly in California: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (14%) and New York (14%).
Does Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family's largest grantees?
Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family's largest 2025 grantees include Alpha Epsilon Phi Foundation ($30,000), Chabad of El Cerrito ($30,000) and Jew Gen ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family?
Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $297K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, treatment, conservation, animal welfare, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family?
The foundation states that it makes 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 ↑
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 2019–2025.
Does Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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