UW the Betterment Fund
Accepts applications
UW the Betterment Fund is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.5 million and the largest $2.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.5 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.5 million
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$46.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.0 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 1 | $44.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 1 | $46.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William Bingham 2nd Betterment Fund PO Box 979, Bethel, ME 04217 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 557-2779 |
| What to submit | Application avialable at www.bettermentfund.org |
| Deadlines | March 15, July 15, and November 15 |
| Restrictions | Advancement of health, Education, conservation and community development in state of Maine |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What UW the Betterment Fund funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Various Charities | Advancement of health, | $2.5 million |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America N A
- William P Clough
- Carol Berg Geist
- Carolyn S Wollen
- Andrew L Tansey
- Martin Grohman
- Nancy S White
Questions people ask
Does UW the Betterment Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15, July 15, and November 15.
How much does UW the Betterment Fund give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.5 million.
Who runs UW the Betterment Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Bank of America N A (Co-Ttee), William P Clough (Co-Ttee), Carol Berg Geist (Co-Ttee) and Carolyn S Wollen (Co-Ttee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does UW the Betterment Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.