Fenton Bettie Case

Private foundation · Grantmaker Wilmington, DE EIN: 59-6980734

Fenton Bettie Case is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $230K. Net investment income was $23K.

Fenton Bettie Case at a glance

In short: Fenton Bettie Case gave $230K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$230,005
+2600.2% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
4
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$57,501
+2600.2% vs 2023
Median grant
$43,126
Primary geography
Michigan (62% 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 Fenton Bettie Case funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

North Michigan Hospital Fdn: $115KNorth Michigan Hospital Fdn$115KThe Salvation Army: $58KThe Salvation Army$58KLittle Traverse Conservancy: $29KLittle Traverse Conservancy$29KAmerican Indian Relief Counsel: $29KAmerican Indian Relief Counsel$29K

The largest 2024 recipient was North Michigan Hospital Fdn ($115K). Together the top 4 received $230K.

Grant Size Distribution

16 grants across all recorded years

14<$50K1$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 16 (88%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

Harbor SpringsHoffman EstatesPetoskeyCulpeperAddison

How Fenton Bettie Case gives

  • Giving grew 1500% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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

$0$100K$200K$300K4 grants2021 4 grants2022 4 grants2023 4 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $230K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $230K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
North Michigan Hospital Fdn Petoskey, MIGeneral Operating$115,002
The Salvation Army Hoffman Estates, ILGeneral Operating$57,501
Little Traverse Conservancy Harbor Springs, MIGeneral Operating$28,751
American Indian Relief Counsel Addison, TXGeneral Operating$28,751
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024—$22,993$231,566$230,0054$231,065$22,793$12,910
2023$208,449$25,656$27,266$8,5184$17,779—$10,285
2022$207,773$-172$9,106$2,0004$3,475—$10,181
2021$219,200$24,078$24,576$14,3714$17,382$16,734$12,022

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fenton Bettie Case reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Fenton Bettie Case's only listed officer is Arden Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Arden Trust Company

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $4K (2021) → $202 (2024)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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

Arden Trust Company — Trustee: $202Arden Trust CompanyTrustee$202

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $202, to Arden Trust Company (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Fenton Bettie Case

How much does Fenton Bettie Case give each year?

Fenton Bettie Case gave $230K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 4 grants.

What is Fenton Bettie Case's typical grant size?

Fenton Bettie Case's median grant in 2024 was $43,126, and its average grant was $57,501, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Fenton Bettie Case give grants?

Fenton Bettie Case gives mostly in Michigan: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (25%) and Texas (13%).

Does Fenton Bettie Case give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Fenton Bettie Case's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How much is Fenton Bettie Case required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Fenton Bettie Case reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Fenton Bettie Case's EIN?

Fenton Bettie Case's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6980734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

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

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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