Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation
The Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation is a private foundation based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The foundation holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a grantmaking organization supporting charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.4M
+3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$325K
+6.4% YoY
Grant Count
68
+3.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+3.3% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation makes charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations. Recent documented grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking activity is concentrated in Michigan, with documented support for organizations in the Grand Rapids and Wyoming areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2010:
- Fair market value of assets: $3,116,707
The foundation operates on a cash accounting basis and maintains active grantmaking operations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,419,365 | $4,285,127 | $4,423,057 |
| Revenue | $506,273 | $215,357 | $533,637 |
| Expenses | $372,035 | $353,800 | $330,139 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $328,436 | $308,395 | $281,055 |
| Net Investment Income | $236,174 | $117,426 | $396,054 |
| Distributable Amount | $280,871 | $250,440 | $265,972 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARLENE BETTEN | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| LAURA LAMER | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| ALICE SCHOLTEN | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| GREGORY BETTEN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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