Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation
The Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation is a private foundation based in Dubois, Wyoming. It reported 11 grants totaling $90,000 in 2024, supporting charitable, educational, and scholarship purposes.
Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation gave $90K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Wyoming. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,182
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $719,676
- -6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation
- 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 929, Dubois, WY 82513-0929
Phone: (307) 455-2775
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Helen Keller International ($25K). Together the top 9 received $88K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wyoming, 28% to New York, 11% to California, 2% to South Dakota, and 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 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 $2K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $78K (2022) to $93K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller International New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation Laramie, WY | Educational | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Dubois Dubois, WY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dubois Area Opportunities Fund Challange Laramie, WY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Peter Michael Foundation Sausalito, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dubois Volunteers Inc Dubois, WY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cental Wyoming College Dubois, WY | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Historic Easton Cemetary Easton, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| SDSU Brookings, SD | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $719,676 | $106,954 | $158,903 | $90,000 | 11 | $117,787 | $74,791 | $96,401 |
| 2023 | $771,625 | $130,128 | $145,271 | $80,000 | 9 | $107,762 | $99,149 | $85,025 |
| 2022 | $786,768 | $101,549 | $143,350 | $77,500 | 9 | $105,212 | $69,951 | $90,249 |
| 2021 | $828,571 | $140,108 | $152,392 | $85,000 | 12 | $112,662 | $108,495 | $94,093 |
| 2020 | $809,762 | $97,001 | $158,351 | $93,000 | 13 | — | $66,961 | $77,415 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable and educational purposes and scholarships. Among its grantees, Helen Keller International describes its work as partnering with communities to address poverty through health, nutrition, and vision programs. The University of Wyoming Foundation says it supports the University of Wyoming through philanthropy. The Peter Michael Foundation describes its work as supporting prostate cancer research, clinical trials, and improved detection and treatment methods.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $90,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest grants were $25,000 each to Helen Keller International and the University of Wyoming Foundation. Other notable grants were $10,000 each to the Boys and Girls Club of Dubois, Dubois Area Opportunities Fund Challange, and Peter Michael Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Emilie W Betts as president, Robert B Betts as vice president/secretary, Brooks Betts as vice president/treasurer, and Jeffrey Coppersmith as assistant secretary.
Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation is led by Emilie W. Betts, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emilie W. Betts
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. Betts
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$40K (2021) → $40K (2024)
Brooks Betts
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Coppersmith
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $40K, to Robert B Betts (Vice President/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation
How much does Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation give each year?
Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation gave $90K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 9 grants.
What is Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,182, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation give grants?
Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation gives mostly in Wyoming: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (28%) and California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dubois, WY (3 grants) and Laramie, WY (2 grants).
Does Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants) and "Scholarship" (4 grants).
Who are Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Helen Keller International ($25,000), University of Wyoming Foundation ($25,000) and Boys and Girls Club of Dubois ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation?
Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation reported $720K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable and educational purposes and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation?
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 Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation's EIN?
Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0305462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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