The Bette Rathjen Foundation for
The Bette Rathjen Foundation for is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K. Net investment income was $606K.
The Bette Rathjen Foundation for at a glance
In short: The Bette Rathjen Foundation for gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $250K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $250,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $15,563,930
- +46.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 The Bette Rathjen Foundation for funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Goodness Web Foundation ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Bette Rathjen Foundation for gives
- In 2024 it paid out 46% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $250K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Goodness Web Foundation Wayland, MA | The Goodness Web connects a diverse community of result-oriented donors and partners who pool their resources and expertise to accelerate the most promising mental health initiatives to improve lives. | $250,000 |
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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 | $15,563,930 | $5,237,427 | $311,001 | $250,000 | 1 | $250,000 | $605,848 | $544,982 |
| 2023 | $10,637,504 | $7,325,793 | $256,085 | $250,000 | 1 | $250,000 | $111,814 | $191,551 |
| 2022 | $3,567,797 | $58,364 | $16,972 | $10,000 | 1 | $12,797 | $27,392 | $174,232 |
| 2021 | $3,526,403 | $3,535,480 | $9,077 | — | — | $8,907 | $7,828 | $13,486 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bette Rathjen Foundation for reported a distributable amount of $545K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bette Rathjen Foundation for is led by Karl Rathjen, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karl Rathjen
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Rathjen
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Fowler
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kallie S Myers
Secretary
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Bette Rathjen Foundation for
How much does The Bette Rathjen Foundation for give each year?
The Bette Rathjen Foundation for gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 1 grant.
How large is The Bette Rathjen Foundation for?
The Bette Rathjen Foundation for reported $15.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $250K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $545K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Bette Rathjen Foundation for operate?
The Bette Rathjen Foundation for has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Texas.
What is The Bette Rathjen Foundation for's EIN?
The Bette Rathjen Foundation for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1330291. 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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