Betts Foundation
Accepts applications
Betts Foundation is a private foundation in Warren, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $356,130 in 70 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$356,130
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees85%
Giving in 2025 was up from $344,110 the year before.
85% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $327,348 | 54 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $344,110 | 53 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $356,130 | 70 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Betts Foundation Box 888, Warren, PA 16365 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (814) 723-1250 |
| What to submit | Letter, form, or personal call |
| Restrictions | Principally warren county residents. Grants are for study at post secondary educational institutions. |
What Betts Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 53 | $330,630 |
| New York | 8 | $12,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Warren | Park renovations | $100,000 |
| Family Services of Warren County | Builidng renovations and programming | $52,000 |
| United Fund of Warren County | Assistance for community individual | $27,500 |
| Struthers Library Theatre | Building renovations | $25,000 |
| Experience Inc | Building renovations and programming | $13,200 |
| Chief Cornplanter Council Bsa | Vehicle | $10,000 |
| Warren Majengo Foundation | Assistance to childrens' orphanage | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Warren Coun | Assistance for community needs | $7,500 |
| North Warren Presbyterian Church | Community recreation facilities | $6,750 |
| Warren County YMCA | Swimming equipment and programming | $6,000 |
| Warren County 4th of July Organizat | Community recreation | $5,500 |
| Garland Volunteer Fire Department | Fire fighting equipment | $5,000 |
| Individual | Student scholarships | $2,780 |
| Warren County Prison Ministry | Prison inmate assistance | $2,500 |
| Warren County Fair Inc | Shearing equipment | $2,500 |
| Cara Munksgard University of Pitts | Secondary education assistance | $2,400 |
| Penn Soil Resource Conservation & D | Community recreation | $2,000 |
| Nathan Lucks Alfred State College | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Ella Solberg Duquesne University | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Marielle Stanz Gannon University | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Alyssa Wismar George Washington Un | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Casimiro Gayte Jamestown Community | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Ella Getner Jamestown Community Co | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Reid Olsen Jamestown Community Col | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Paris Foster Kent State University | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Sophia Martin Liberty University | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Sarah Tome Mercyhurst University | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Kaitlin Sleeman Penn State Behrend | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Noel Alexander Penn State Universi | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Izabelle Heacox Pennwest Universit | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Mikenzie Miller Pennwest Universit | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Emily Grosch Slippery Rock Univers | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Shelby Lobdell Slippery Rock Unive | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Wyatt Lookenhouse Slippery Rock U | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Loralie Massa Slippery Rock Unive | Secondary education university | $2,000 |
| Maya Swanson Slippery Rock Univer | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Derek Childs Southeast Lineman Tra | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Cali Chapman University of Pittsbu | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Peyton Morrison University of Pitt | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
| Shalynn Barbera West Virginia Univ | Secondary education assistance | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Re Betts
- CR Betts
- Te Betts
- MJ Betts
- V G Lauffenburger
Questions people ask
Does Betts Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Betts Foundation give?
$356,130 in tax year 2025, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Betts Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Re Betts (Trustee), CR Betts (Trustee), Te Betts (Trustee) and MJ Betts (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Betts Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and human services.