The Beta Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$7.6M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Beta Foundation?
The Beta Foundation is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Greater Houston Community Foundation ($3.0M), Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund ($1.4M), Houston Endowment Inc ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.6M in grants to The Beta Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $3,000,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | $1,445,000 | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| Houston Endowment Inc | $1,000,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Sarofim Foundation | $550,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Cullen Foundation | $500,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Huffington Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Brown Foundation Inc | $177,500 | 2 | 2021 |
| MD Anderson Foundation | $150,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Texas Charter Schools Association | $131,110 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Good Reason Houston Inc | $115,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Baxter Trust co Private Foundation Services | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Albert & Ethel Herzstein | $75,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Action for Healthy Kids | $71,130 | 1 | 2025 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $27,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rathmell Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $343K (2021) to $3.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $371K.
What grants has The Beta Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Sarofim Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $300,000 |
| 2025 | Action for Healthy Kids | SCHOOL GRANT | $71,130 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $2,000,000 |
| 2024 | The Cullen Foundation | Joy Campaign Phase II | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $270,000 |
| 2024 | The Sarofim Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Huffington Foundation | FOR CHILD EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $250,000 |
| 2024 | MD Anderson Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Baxter Trust co Private Foundation Services | JOY II CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Albert & Ethel Herzstein | TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE JOY CAMPAIGN - PHASE II, CONFETTI CAMPUS (PREK-5) | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | EDUCATION | $27,000 |
| 2024 | Rathmell Family Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $400,000 |
| 2023 | Texas Charter Schools Association | ADVOCACY | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | Good Reason Houston Inc | District transformation | $70,000 |
| 2022 | Texas Charter Schools Association | ADVOCACY | $45,833 |
| 2021 | The Brown Foundation Inc | Summer School | $175,000 |
| 2021 | MD Anderson Foundation | Operating support | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Texas Charter Schools Association | ADVOCACY | $45,833 |
| 2021 | Good Reason Houston Inc | District transformation | $45,000 |
| 2021 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | EMERGENCY RELIEF | $25,000 |
| 2021 | The Brown Foundation Inc | The Joy Campaign | $2,500 |
| 2020 | Houston Endowment Inc | Project Support for Beta Academy's Joy Campaign for Expansion | $1,000,000 |
| 2020 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $375,000 |
| 2020 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | CHARTER SCHOOL GROWTH | $325,000 |
| 2020 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | PANDEMIC RELIEF - REMOTE LEARNING | $30,000 |
| 2020 | Texas Charter Schools Association | Advocacy Grant | $29,444 |
| 2020 | Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund | PANDEMIC RELIEF - REMOTE LEARNING | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Providing Immediate Support to WFF Funded Schools During COVID-19 | $20,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Beta Foundation?
The Beta Foundation is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by Greater Houston Community Foundation ($3.0M), Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund ($1.4M), Houston Endowment Inc ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.6M in grants to The Beta Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is The Beta Foundation's largest funder?
Greater Houston Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Beta Foundation, with $3.0M across 2 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has The Beta Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.6M in grants to The Beta Foundation across 30 grants from 16 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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