Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation is a private foundation in Dubois, Wyoming. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$90,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $80,000 the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $80,000 | 9 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $90,000 | 11 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Robert B and Emilie W Betts 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.
What Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 5 | $51,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Dakota | 2 | $2,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller International | Charitable | $25,000 |
| University of Wyoming Foundation | Educational | $25,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Dubois | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dubois Area Opportunities Fund Challange | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Peter Michael Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Dubois Volunteers Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cental Wyoming College | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Historic Easton Cemetary | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sdsu | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Black Hills State University | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| BYU Idaho | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Emilie W Betts
- Robert B Betts
- Brooks Betts
- Jeffrey Coppersmith
Questions people ask
Does Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation give?
$90,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Emilie W Betts (President), Robert B Betts (Vice President/Secretary), Brooks Betts (Vice President/Treasurer) and Jeffrey Coppersmith (Asst Secy).
What does Robert B and Emilie W Betts Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.