Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable
Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $690,300, with recipients in North Carolina, New York, Washington, DC, and Florida.
Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable at a glance
In short: Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable gave $690K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $69K), mostly in North Carolina. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $690,300
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $69,030
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $51,548
- Total assets
- $11,531,432
- -3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 75000, Detroit, MI 48275-7874
Phone: (561) 447-7984
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Polk County Community Fndn Inc ($172K). Together the top 10 received $690K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 13 grants of 29 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina, 15% to New York, 15% to Washington, DC, and 5% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $53K; repeat grants $73K. How we count
Medians: $53K first-time, $52K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $613K (2023) to $690K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $690K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County Community Fndn Inc Tyron, NC | Support of Daily Operations | $171,825 |
| The American Red Cross Washington, DC | Support of Daily Operations | $103,095 |
| Carolina Foothills Foundation Forest City, NC | Support of Daily Operations | $103,095 |
| New Direction Ministries Blowing Rock, NC | Support of Daily Operations | $103,095 |
| Doctors Without Boarders New York, NY | Support of Daily Operations | $68,730 |
| Mystery Writers of America New York, NY | Support of Daily Operations | $34,365 |
| Wounded Warriors Project Jacksonville, FL | Support for Daily Operation | $34,365 |
| Lanier Library Association Tryon, NC | Support of Daily Operations | $34,365 |
| Foothills Humane Society Inc Columbus, NC | Support of Daily Operations | $34,365 |
| University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC | Support of Daily Operations | $3,000 |
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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 | $11,531,432 | $678,498 | $895,898 | $690,300 | 10 | $694,856 | $459,947 | $664,608 |
| 2024 | $11,994,780 | $592,191 | $862,707 | $660,160 | 10 | $664,413 | $301,125 | $631,266 |
| 2023 | $12,258,328 | $-30,123 | $835,058 | $613,413 | 9 | $617,621 | $105,330 | $607,295 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable reported a distributable amount of $665K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $690,300 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $171,825, with a median grant of $51,548. The largest grant was $171,825 to Polk County Community Foundation for support of daily operations. Other major grants were $103,095 each to the American Red Cross, Carolina Foothills Foundation, and New Direction Ministries.
Other 2025 grants included $68,730 to Doctors Without Borders; $34,365 each to Mystery Writers of America, Wounded Warriors Project, Lanier Library Association, and Foothills Humane Society; and $3,000 to the University of North Carolina. The filing describes these grants as support of daily operations or support for daily operation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Comerica Bank is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable's only listed officer is Comerica Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Comerica Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$42K (2023) → $46K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $46K, to Comerica Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable
How much does Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable give each year?
Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable gave $690K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $660K across 10 grants.
What is Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable's typical grant size?
Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $51,548, and its average grant was $69,030, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable that year got $53K on average.
Where does Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable give grants?
Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable gives mostly in North Carolina: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Daily Operations" (9 grants).
Who are Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable's largest grantees?
Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Polk County Community Fndn Inc ($171,825), The American Red Cross ($103,095) and Carolina Foothills Foundation ($103,095), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable?
Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable reported $11.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $695K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $665K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable's EIN?
Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6708073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Lilian E and Earl a Bettinger Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2023–2025
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