Bettle Family Foundation

EIN 42-1469028 · IA · NTEE Z99Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.6K Funds in IA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Bettle Family Foundation based in IA paid 10 grants totaling $18.7K to 10 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $5K, with a median of $1.6K. Its largest recipients included Salvation Army, Ankeny United Church of Christ, and Blank Childrens Hospital. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$105,202
Giving (latest yr)
$18,700
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$1.6K
Recipients
10
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Salvation Army$5,000
  • Ankeny United Church of Christ$4,000
  • Blank Childrens Hospital$2,000
  • Ronald McDonald House$2,000
  • United Way of North Central IA$2,000

Where grants went

  • Iowa$18,700 · 10 grants

Grants Paid (10)

Salvation Army
Des Moines, IA
Public Charity
$5,000
Ankeny United Church of Christ
Ankeny, IA
Public Charity
$4,000
Ronald McDonald House
Des Moines, IA
Public Charity
$2,000
United Way of North Central IA
Mason City, IA
Public Charity
$2,000
Blank Childrens Hospital
Des Moines, IA
Public Charity
$2,000
United Way of Central Iowa
Des Moines, IA
Public Charity
$1,200
University of Northern Iowa Fdn
Cedar Falls, IA
Public Charity
$1,000
Unity Point Hospice
Des Moines, IA
Public Charity
$500
Alzheimers Association
West Des Moines, IA
Public Charity
$500
Ankeny Art Center
Ankeny, IA
Public Charity
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Bettle Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Bettle Family Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services.

In its most recent filing, Bettle Family Foundation reported 10 itemized grants totaling $18.7K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $5K (median $1.6K).

Recent recipients include Salvation Army, Ankeny United Church of Christ, Blank Childrens Hospital, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Bettle Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Iowa, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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