The Bettis Foundation
The Bettis Foundation is a private foundation, based in The Woodlands, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $272K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $56K. Net investment income was $26K.
The Bettis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bettis Foundation gave $56K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,013
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,224
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $271,805
- -14.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (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 Bettis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Interfaith of the Woodlands ($40K across 6 grants). Together the top 2 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Bettis Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 327% of 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
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2019) to $56K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaith of the Woodlands The Woodlands, TX | Food Pantry | $10,000 |
| Interfaith of the Woodlands The Woodlands, TX | Food Pantry | $7,513 |
| Interfaith of the Woodlands The Woodlands, TX | Food Pantry | $7,500 |
| St Edwards University Austin, TX | Office of University Advancement | $7,500 |
| St Edwards University Austin, TX | Office of University Advancement | $7,500 |
| Interfaith of the Woodlands The Woodlands, TX | Food Pantry | $5,000 |
| Interfaith of the Woodlands The Woodlands, TX | Food Pantry | $5,000 |
| Interfaith of the Woodlands The Woodlands, TX | Food Pantry | $5,000 |
| St Edwards University Austin, TX | Office of University Advancement | $1,000 |
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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 | $271,805 | $33,855 | $63,796 | $56,013 | 9 | $56,016 | $26,075 | $17,155 |
| 2023 | $319,505 | $19,469 | $60,571 | $50,672 | 7 | $50,672 | $9,570 | $17,896 |
| 2022 | $348,775 | $5,464 | $29,424 | $28,000 | 5 | $28,500 | $4,540 | $19,574 |
| 2020 | $377,028 | $2,573 | $22,420 | $21,000 | 4 | — | $2,183 | $20,700 |
| 2019 | $396,875 | $23,311 | $21,347 | $20,000 | 5 | — | $22,464 | $19,875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bettis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bettis Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adrienne M Lord
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Amy M Lord
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
April E Lord
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Norma Kay Lord
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Bettis Foundation
How much does The Bettis Foundation give each year?
The Bettis Foundation gave $56K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 7 grants.
What is The Bettis Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bettis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $6,224, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bettis Foundation give grants?
The Bettis Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were The Woodlands, TX (6 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does The Bettis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Bettis Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Pantry" (6 grants) and "Office of University Advancement" (3 grants).
How large is The Bettis Foundation?
The Bettis Foundation reported $272K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Bettis Foundation's EIN?
The Bettis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4185986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 18, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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