Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation
The Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation is a private foundation based in Bath, Ohio. In 2025, it reported making 10 grants totaling $11,205,729 to charitable organizations, with recipients in Nebraska, Indiana, and Ohio.
Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation at a glance
In short: Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation gave $11.2M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1.1M), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,205,729
- +250.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,120,573
- +110.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $6,618,850
- -40.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1308, Bath, OH 44210
Phone: (330) 571-6459
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DAF Giving 360 ($7.6M). Together the top 9 received $10.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($725,612), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 35 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 26% to recipients in Indiana, and 7% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1075% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $864K (2020) to $11.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $11.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAF Giving 360 Omaha, NE | General Purpose | $7,550,117 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN | General Purpose | $2,300,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $725,612 |
| Cross America Kokomo, IN | General Purpose | $500,000 |
| Kinwell Academy Marion, IN | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation Carmel, IN | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| Lakewood Park Christian School Auburn, IN | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Live Third Foundation Marion, IN | General Purpose | $12,000 |
| Village of Richfield (Meals on Wheels) Richfield, OH | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Ada Athletic Boosters Ada, OH | General Purpose | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,618,850 | $6,955,817 | $11,352,487 | $11,205,729 | 10 | $11,205,729 | $2,165,212 | $540,473 |
| 2024 | $11,154,266 | $1,422,278 | $3,241,142 | $3,200,726 | 6 | $3,200,726 | $3,801,191 | $621,190 |
| 2023 | $12,973,130 | $-283,647 | $1,226,959 | $1,224,664 | 3 | $1,224,664 | $3,374,992 | $549,595 |
| 2022 | $14,483,736 | $-886,746 | $961,240 | $953,926 | 7 | $953,926 | $107,354 | $588,948 |
| 2021 | $16,331,722 | $15,341,511 | $1,127,023 | $1,124,720 | 9 | $1,124,720 | $846,246 | $207,755 |
| 2020 | $2,117,234 | $-81,423 | $898,584 | $863,667 | 6 | — | $500,427 | $86,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $540K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for higher education, tuition assistance, educational programs, and charitable organizations. For example, Indiana Wesleyan University describes itself as a Christ-centered academic community focused on developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership. An individual recipient Christian Academy says its endowment funds educational programs and scholarships for qualified students. Kinwell Academy describes its work as providing an alternative high school education tailored to students’ emotional and academic needs. Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation says it conducts fundraising for educational and charitable projects.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $11,205,729 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $7,550,117, and the median grant was $40,000.
Largest reported grants included $7,550,117 to DAF GIVING 360; $2,300,000 to Indiana Wesleyan University; $725,612 to an individual recipient Christian Academy; and $500,000 to Cross America. Other reported grants included $50,000 to Kinwell Academy, $30,000 to Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation, $25,000 to Lakewood Park Christian School, $12,000 to Live Third Foundation, $10,000 to Village of Richfield (Meals on Wheels), and $3,000 to Ada Athletic Boosters.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Walter W Bettinger II as president, treasurer, and secretary; Teresa Bettinger as director; and Donald J Bettinger II as director.
Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation is led by Walter W. Bettinger II, President, Treasurer & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Walter W. Bettinger II
President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Donald J. Bettinger II
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Teresa Bettinger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation
How much does Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation give each year?
Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation gave $11.2M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.2M across 6 grants.
What is Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation's typical grant size?
Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $1,120,573, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation give grants?
Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (26%) and Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Marion, IN (3 grants).
Does Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation's largest grantees?
Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include DAF Giving 360 ($7,550,117), Indiana Wesleyan University ($2,300,000) and Cross America ($500,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($725,612), which are not listed by name. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation?
Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $540K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for higher education, tuition assistance, educational programs, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation's EIN?
Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1907847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Walt & Teri Bettinger 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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