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The Betts Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $13.4K in grants paid to 30 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA
Des Moines, IA
$70K
39%

MIND AND SPIRIT COUNSELING CENTER
Urbandale, IA
$10.7K
6%

DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS
Des Moines, IA
$9.4K
5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Betts Foundation?
No. Betts Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Betts Foundation give?
Betts Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, New Mexico, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Betts Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Betts Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Betts Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Betts Foundation awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $13 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Betts Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Betts Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL IOWA, MIND AND SPIRIT COUNSELING CENTER, and DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Betts Foundation?
Betts Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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