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Bettman F & M Foundation

Preselected recipients only Saint Louis, Missouri · EIN 936033920

Bettman F & M Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $161,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $23,000 and the largest $23,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $203,000 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$224,0007$3.6 million
2024$203,0007$3.8 million
2025$161,0007$4.1 million

How to apply

Bettman F & M Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Bettman F & M Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.

StateGrantsAmount
Oregon5$115,000
California1$23,000
Florida1$23,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Ohsu Foundation
Portland, OR
General support grant$23,000
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Tampa, FL
General support grant$23,000
Boys and Girls Aid Society
Portland, OR
General support grant$23,000
Congregation Beth Israel
Portland, OR
General support grant$23,000
Robison Jewish Home
Portland, OR
General support grant$23,000
Childrens Farm Homes Services Inc
Portland, OR
General support grant$23,000
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
General support grant$23,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Bettman F & M Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Bettman F & M Foundation give?

$161,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $23,000.

Who runs Bettman F & M Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).

What does Bettman F & M Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and faith communities.

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