The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family
The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $259,169 through 12 grants to charitable organizations in New York, Michigan, and New Jersey.
The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family at a glance
In short: The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family gave $259K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $259,169
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,597
- +48.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,689
- Total assets
- $959,441
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (65% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1410 Broadway 4Th Floor, New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 842-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Organizations Receiving 5000 ($53K). Together the top 10 received $249K.
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 186 grants of 202 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to Michigan, and 16% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family gives
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $259K (2024) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Organizations Receiving 5000 New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $52,531 |
| KHT Kol Yaakov Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Kesher Southfield, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Logan Community FH Inc Lakewood, NJ | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $26,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva Dmir Inc Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $18,000 |
| Chasdei Yitzchok Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $16,378 |
| Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore West Long Branch, NJ | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $11,000 |
| Yad David Inc Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $10,260 |
| Congregation Dorg Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Yakirei Yerushalayim Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $959,441 | $265,000 | $259,673 | $259,169 | 12 | $259,673 | $1,653 |
| 2023 | $954,114 | $286,000 | $291,825 | $291,196 | 20 | $291,825 | $771 |
| 2022 | $959,939 | $348,000 | $636,171 | $635,784 | 22 | $636,171 | $2,058 |
| 2021 | $1,248,110 | $1,353,000 | $1,058,786 | $1,054,242 | 147 | $1,058,786 | $2,945 |
| 2020 | $953,896 | $1,867,645 | $730,004 | $723,863 | 1 | — | $1,042 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with religious and educational activities. American Friends of Yeshiva Dmir Inc. describes its primary activity as raising funds mainly for Israeli institutions of higher learning, with possible distributions to other religious, charitable, and educational institutions or directly to indigent individuals. Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore Inc. describes its activity as operating a parochial grade school in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Yad David Inc. describes its work as providing religious outreach through workshops and study groups about the Talmud, Bible, and Jewish law.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $259,169. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $52,531, with a median of $13,689. The listed grants were for unrestricted charitable purposes.
Among the 2024 recipients, Organizations Receiving 5000 in New York, NY received $52,531; KHT Kol Yaakov in Brooklyn, NY received $50,000; Kesher in Southfield, MI received $50,000; and Logan Community FH Inc. in Lakewood, NJ received $26,000. Other grants included $18,000 to American Friends of Yeshiva Dmir Inc., $11,000 to Bet Yaakov of the Jersey Shore, and $10,260 to Yad David Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eddie Betesh as president and Rachelle Betesh as treasurer.
The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family is led by Eddie Betesh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eddie Betesh
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rachelle Betesh
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family
How much does The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family give each year?
The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family gave $259K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $291K across 20 grants.
What is The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family's typical grant size?
The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family's median grant in 2024 was $13,689, and its average grant was $21,597, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family give grants?
The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (19%) and New Jersey (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (7 grants) and Lakewood, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family's largest grantees?
The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family's largest 2024 grantees include Organizations Receiving 5000 ($52,531), KHT Kol Yaakov ($50,000) and Kesher ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family?
The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family reported $959K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $260K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with religious and educational activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family's EIN?
The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3981963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Eddie and Rachelle Betesh Family 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.
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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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