The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation
The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation is working to provide education, sports, technology, and recreational opportunities to the underprivileged youth of the inner-city. We aim to help them improve their quality of life through our mentoring and programs to become enlightened, healthy, skilled, and productive individuals.
The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation gave $60K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,299
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,050
- -29.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $333,859
- +3288.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated November 2026.
Who The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chuck Noll Foundation ($14K). Together the top 6 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $137K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chuck Noll Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Purposes | $14,000 |
| Atlanta History Center Atlanta, GA | General | $10,299 |
| Notre Dame University Notre Dame, IN | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Holtz Heros Fishers, IN | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Childrens Healthcare of Alanta Atlanta, GA | General Purposes | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $333,859 | $758,922 | $589,648 | $60,299 | 6 | $159 |
| 2023 | $9,853 | $1,005,246 | $1,193,907 | $71,510 | 5 | — |
| 2022 | $194,050 | $1,036,294 | $881,932 | $136,772 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $31,237 | $230,021 | $313,248 | — | — | — |
About The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Southfield, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $334K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $159.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation is led by Bethany Vietmeier, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bethany Vietmeier
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$38K (2022) → $96K (2024)
Gloria Bettis
Program Director
Executive Director → Program Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$59K (2021) → $60K (2024)
Jerome Bettis
Director
Vice President → Founder & Director, 2022
Founder & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Citrone
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Bettis
Director
Community Relations Manager → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Rabbitt
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Hampson
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Tull
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Alexis Leyh (2023) — Marketing Director
- Former: Brittany Harris (2022) — Marketing Director
- Former: Lester Jones (2022) — Director
- Former: Trameka Bettis (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Gladys Bettis (2021) — President
- Former: Lashundres Davis (2021) — Acting Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $96K, to Bethany Vietmeier (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation
How much does The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation give each year?
The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation gave $60K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $72K across 5 grants.
What is The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,050, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation give grants?
The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Indiana (33%) and Georgia (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Chuck Noll Foundation ($14,000), Atlanta History Center ($10,299) and Notre Dame University ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation?
The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation reported $334K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $759K.
What is The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation?
The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Southfield, MI. It holds $334K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation's EIN?
The Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3378049. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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