The Bete Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 04-3493858

Foundation Overview

Based in Greenfield, MA, The Bete Family Foundation has awarded 131 grants totaling $961,615 to organizations in Maryland, Massachusetts and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $25,000, with a median award of $7,915.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$961,615
Total Assets
$2,239,096
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,915

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
18
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+173% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 11%

2 of 18 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Massachusetts

63% of grants are awarded in Massachusetts, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Greenfield (71%), Shelburne Falls (11%), Turners Falls (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+19%

Stable funding levels with 19% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (46%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Bete Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Center For New Americans $20,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs For Immigrants, Refugees, Migrants, And Asylum-seekers In Western Massachusetts. 2024
Children's Advocacy Center $20,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support End Of Child Abuse By Providing Education, Safety, Healing And Justice. 2024
Franklin County Community Meals $15,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals. 2024
Hilltown Youth Performing Arts $15,000 Shelburne Falls, MA, US To Support Summer Performing Arts Program. 2024
Montague Catholic Social Ministries $15,000 Turners Falls, MA, US To Support Programs That Create A Safe, Diverse And Just Future For The People Of Franklin County. 2024
Stone Soup Cafe $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals. 2024
Stoneleigh Burnham Equestrian Center $500 Greenfield, MA, US To Help Children Gain Confidence And Skills Through Working With And Taking Care Of Horses. 2024
The Literacy Project $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support Free Classes To Adults In Basic Skills, High School Equivalency. 2024
Dakin Humane Society $500 New York, NY, US To Improve Lives Of Animals In Need; To Serve People Who Love Them By Bolstering The Human-animal Bond. 2024
Center For New Americans $20,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs For Immigrants, Refugees, Migrants, And Asylum-seekers In Western Massachusetts. 2024
Children's Advocacy Center $20,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support End Of Child Abuse By Providing Education, Safety, Healing And Justice. 2024
Franklin County Community Meals $15,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals. 2024
Hilltown Youth Performing Arts $15,000 Shelburne Falls, MA, US To Support Summer Performing Arts Program. 2024
Montague Catholic Social Ministries $15,000 Turners Falls, MA, US To Support Programs That Create A Safe, Diverse And Just Future For The People Of Franklin County. 2024
Stone Soup Cafe $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals. 2024
Stoneleigh Burnham Equestrian Center $500 Greenfield, MA, US To Help Children Gain Confidence And Skills Through Working With And Taking Care Of Horses. 2024
The Literacy Project $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support Free Classes To Adults In Basic Skills, High School Equivalency. 2024
Dakin Humane Society $500 New York, NY, US To Improve Lives Of Animals In Need; To Serve People Who Love Them By Bolstering The Human-animal Bond. 2024
Anera $1,000 Washington, DC, US To Provide Humanitarian Assistance And Sustainable Development 2023
American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals $600 New York, NY, US To Prevent Cruelty To Animals And Find Them Loving Homes 2023
Center For New Americans $15,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs For Immigrants, Refugees, Migrants, And Asylum-seekers In Western Massachusetts. 2023
Children's Advocacy Center $18,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support End Of Child Abuse By Providing Education, Safety, Healing And Justice. 2023
Franklin County Community Meals $15,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals. 2023
Hilltown Youth Performing Arts $15,000 Shelburne Falls, MA, US To Support Summer Performing Arts Program. 2023
Montague Catholic Social Ministries $10,000 Turners Falls, MA, US To Support Programs That Create A Safe, Diverse And Just Future For The People Of Franklin County 2023
Sisters For Life $600 Suffern, NY, US To Take A God Centered, Holistic Approach To Advocating For Preborn Babies 2023
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $200 Memphis, TN, US To Advance Cures And Means Of Prevention For Pediatric Catastrophic Diseases Through Research 2023
Stone Soup Cafe $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals 2023
Stoneleigh Burnham Equestrian Center $700 Greenfield, MA, US To Help Children Gain Confidence And Skills Through Working With And Taking Care Of Horses 2023
The Literacy Project $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support Free Classes To Adults In Basic Skills, High School Equivalency. 2023
Unicef Usa $600 New York, NY, US To Advocate For The Protection Of Children's Rights And To Help Meet Their Basic Needs 2023
Catholic Relief Services $600 Harlan, IA, US To Assist The Poor And Vulnerable Overseas 2023
Anera $1,000 Washington, DC, US To Provide Humanitarian Assistance And Sustainable Development 2023
American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals $600 New York, NY, US To Prevent Cruelty To Animals And Find Them Loving Homes 2023
Center For New Americans $15,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs For Immigrants, Refugees, Migrants, And Asylum-seekers In Western Massachusetts. 2023
Children's Advocacy Center $18,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support End Of Child Abuse By Providing Education, Safety, Healing And Justice. 2023
Franklin County Community Meals $15,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals. 2023
Hilltown Youth Performing Arts $15,000 Shelburne Falls, MA, US To Support Summer Performing Arts Program. 2023
Montague Catholic Social Ministries $10,000 Turners Falls, MA, US To Support Programs That Create A Safe, Diverse And Just Future For The People Of Franklin County 2023
Sisters For Life $600 Suffern, NY, US To Take A God Centered, Holistic Approach To Advocating For Preborn Babies 2023
St Jude Children's Research Hospital $200 Memphis, TN, US To Advance Cures And Means Of Prevention For Pediatric Catastrophic Diseases Through Research 2023
Stone Soup Cafe $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals 2023
Stoneleigh Burnham Equestrian Center $700 Greenfield, MA, US To Help Children Gain Confidence And Skills Through Working With And Taking Care Of Horses 2023
The Literacy Project $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support Free Classes To Adults In Basic Skills, High School Equivalency. 2023
Unicef Usa $600 New York, NY, US To Advocate For The Protection Of Children's Rights And To Help Meet Their Basic Needs 2023
Catholic Relief Services $600 Harlan, IA, US To Assist The Poor And Vulnerable Overseas 2023
Catholic Relief Services $550 Baltimore, MD, US To Assist The Poor And Vulnerable Overseas 2022
Center For New Americans $15,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs For Immigrants, Refugees, Migrants, And Asylum-seekers In Western Massachusetts. 2022
Children's Advocacy Center $25,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support End Of Child Abuse By Providing Education, Safety, Healing And Justice. 2022
Colby's Rescue Crew $800 Keswick, VA, US To Prevent The Slaughter Of Horses Through Horse Sponsorship And Adoption Programs. 2022
Equal Justice Initiative $800 Montgomery, AL, US To End Mass Incarceration In The U.s., Challenge Racia And Economic Injustice, And Protect Basic Human Rights. 2022
Franklin County Community Meals $12,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals. 2022
Greenfield Ymca Annual Appeal $7,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid People Of Greenfield To Achieve Health & Gain Confidence 2022
Hilltown Youth Pa $15,000 Shelburne Falls, MA, US To Support Summer Performing Arts Program. 2022
John Paul Ii Project Inc $550 Brighton, MI, US To Support Education Abroad While Building Faith In God 2022
Mental Health America - Hung Hung $550 Alexandria, VA, US To Promote Mental Health As A Critical Part Of Wellness, Including Prevention, Early Identification And Intervention For Those At Risk 2022
Montague Catholic Ministries $10,000 Turners Falls, MA, US To Support Programs That Create A Safe, Diverse And Just Future For The People Of Franklin County 2022
Nrdc $2,100 New York, NY, US To Protect Our Natural World And Systems On Which All Life Depends. 2022
Servicenet Inc Wells Street Shelter $11,000 Northampton, MA, US To Support Temporary Housing For Families Until They Can Find A Place Of Their Own. 2022
Stone Soup Cafe $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals While Building Community. 2022
The Literacy Project $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support Free Classes To Adults In Basic Skills, High School Equivalency. 2022
The Trevor Project $550 West Hollywood, CA, US To End Suicide In Lgbtq Young People. 2022
Catholic Relief Services $550 Baltimore, MD, US To Assist The Poor And Vulnerable Overseas 2022
Center For New Americans $15,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs For Immigrants, Refugees, Migrants, And Asylum-seekers In Western Massachusetts. 2022
Children's Advocacy Center $25,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support End Of Child Abuse By Providing Education, Safety, Healing And Justice. 2022
Colby's Rescue Crew $800 Keswick, VA, US To Prevent The Slaughter Of Horses Through Horse Sponsorship And Adoption Programs. 2022
Equal Justice Initiative $800 Montgomery, AL, US To End Mass Incarceration In The U.s., Challenge Racia And Economic Injustice, And Protect Basic Human Rights. 2022
Franklin County Community Meals $12,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals. 2022
Greenfield Ymca Annual Appeal $7,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid People Of Greenfield To Achieve Health & Gain Confidence 2022
Hilltown Youth Pa $15,000 Shelburne Falls, MA, US To Support Summer Performing Arts Program. 2022
John Paul Ii Project Inc $550 Brighton, MI, US To Support Education Abroad While Building Faith In God 2022
Mental Health America - Hung Hung $550 Alexandria, VA, US To Promote Mental Health As A Critical Part Of Wellness, Including Prevention, Early Identification And Intervention For Those At Risk 2022
Montague Catholic Ministries $10,000 Turners Falls, MA, US To Support Programs That Create A Safe, Diverse And Just Future For The People Of Franklin County 2022
Nrdc $2,100 New York, NY, US To Protect Our Natural World And Systems On Which All Life Depends. 2022
Servicenet Inc Wells Street Shelter $11,000 Northampton, MA, US To Support Temporary Housing For Families Until They Can Find A Place Of Their Own. 2022
Stone Soup Cafe $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals While Building Community. 2022
The Literacy Project $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support Free Classes To Adults In Basic Skills, High School Equivalency. 2022
The Trevor Project $550 West Hollywood, CA, US To End Suicide In Lgbtq Young People. 2022
Catholic Relief Services $550 Baltimore, MD, US To Assist The Poor And Vulnerable Overseas 2022
Center For New Americans $15,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs For Immigrants, Refugees, Migrants, And Asylum-seekers In Western Massachusetts. 2022
Children's Advocacy Center $25,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support End Of Child Abuse By Providing Education, Safety, Healing And Justice. 2022
Colby's Rescue Crew $800 Keswick, VA, US To Prevent The Slaughter Of Horses Through Horse Sponsorship And Adoption Programs. 2022
Equal Justice Initiative $800 Montgomery, AL, US To End Mass Incarceration In The U.s., Challenge Racia And Economic Injustice, And Protect Basic Human Rights. 2022
Franklin County Community Meals $12,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals. 2022
Greenfield Ymca Annual Appeal $7,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid People Of Greenfield To Achieve Health & Gain Confidence 2022
Hilltown Youth Pa $15,000 Shelburne Falls, MA, US To Support Summer Performing Arts Program. 2022
John Paul Ii Project Inc $550 Brighton, MI, US To Support Education Abroad While Building Faith In God 2022
Mental Health America - Hung Hung $550 Alexandria, VA, US To Promote Mental Health As A Critical Part Of Wellness, Including Prevention, Early Identification And Intervention For Those At Risk 2022
Montague Catholic Ministries $10,000 Turners Falls, MA, US To Support Programs That Create A Safe, Diverse And Just Future For The People Of Franklin County 2022
Nrdc $2,100 New York, NY, US To Protect Our Natural World And Systems On Which All Life Depends. 2022
Servicenet Inc Wells Street Shelter $11,000 Northampton, MA, US To Support Temporary Housing For Families Until They Can Find A Place Of Their Own. 2022
Stone Soup Cafe $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals While Building Community. 2022
The Literacy Project $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support Free Classes To Adults In Basic Skills, High School Equivalency. 2022
The Trevor Project $550 West Hollywood, CA, US To End Suicide In Lgbtq Young People. 2022
Center For New Americans $15,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs For Immigrants, Refugees, Migrants, And Asylum-seekers In Western Massachusetts. 2021
Children's Advocacy Center $16,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support End Of Child Abuse By Providing Education, Safety, Healing And Justice. 2021
Elizabeth's New Life Center $250 Dayton, OH, US To Support Individuals And Families To Make Godly Life Choices. 2021
Franklin County Community Meals $12,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals. 2021
Greenfield Ymca Annual Appeal $5,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid People Of Greenfield To Achieve Health & Gain Confidence 2021
Hilltown Youth Pa $15,000 Shelburne Falls, MA, US To Support Summer Performing Arts Program. 2021
Montague Catholic Ministries $10,000 Turners Falls, MA, US To Support Programs That Create A Safe, Diverse And Just Future For The People Of Franklin County 2021
Nrdc $1,100 New York, NY, US To Foster Programs That Works To Safeguard The Earth. 2021
Servicenet Inc Wells Street Shelter $11,000 Northampton, MA, US To Support Temporary Housing For Families Until They Can Find A Place Of Their Own. 2021
St Vincent De Paul Administration $500 Maryland Heights, MO, US To Aid The Homeless & Impoverished With Basic Needs 2021
Stoneliegh Burnham School Riding Program $600 Greenfield, MA, US To Provide Aid In Supporting The School's Equestrian Program 2021
The Literacy Project $10,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support Free Classes To Adults In Basic Skills, High School Equivalency. 2021
Warm The Children $4,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Help Provide Winter Clothes For Needy Youth In Our Area. 2021
Girls Club Of Greenfield $500 Greenfield, MA, US To Provide Non Profit Day Care Center In Greenfield 2021
Teach For America $1,000 New York, NY, US Develops And Supports A Diverse Network Of Leaders Who Expand Opportunity For Children From Classroom & Schools 2021
Nrdc $800 New York, NY, US To Aid In Informing And Empowering Its Members And Community Members Each Year 2021
The Trevor Project $100 West Hollywood, CA, US To End Suicide In Lgbtq Young People. 2021
Pregnancy Decision Health Center $250 Columbus, OH, US To Empower Indivduals To Make Healthy Life Choices 2021
Greenfield Ymca Annual Appeal $3,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid People Of Greenfield To Achieve Health & Gain Confidence 2020
Hilltown Youth Pa $10,000 Shelburne Falls, MA, US To Support Summer Performing Arts Program For Troubled Youth. 2020
Servicenet Inc Wells Street Shelter $11,000 Northampton, MA, US To Support Temporary Housing For Families Until They Can Find A Place Of Their Own. 2020
Courageous Strides Therapudic Riding $2,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Contribute Health To Veterans With Special Needs Through Equine Assisted Activities. 2020
The Literacy Project $7,915 Greenfield, MA, US To Supports Free Classes To Adults In Basic Skills, High School Equivalency. 2020
Children's Advocacy Center $5,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Support End Of Child Abuse By Providing Education, Safety, Healing And Justice. 2020
Montague Catholic Ministries $8,000 Turners Falls, MA, US To Support Programs That Create A Safe, Diverse And Just Future For The People Of Franklin County 2020
Center For New Americans $13,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs For Immigrants, Refugees, Migrants, And Asylum-seekers In Western Massachusetts. 2020
Franklin County Community Meals $12,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Aid Programs That Feed Our Neighbors To Purchase Food And Provide Our Regular Meals. 2020
Warm The Children $3,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Help Provide Winter Clothes For Needy Youth In Our Area. 2020
United Arc Of Franklin & Hampshire Counties $9,000 Greenfield, MA, US To Help Add Staff To Aid People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities. 2020
Nrdc $1,000 New York, NY, US To Foster Programs That Works To Safeguard The Earth. 2020
The Equal Justice Initiative $1,650 Montormery, AL, US To Aid In Programs That Protect The Basic Human Rights For The Most Vulnerable People In America Society. 2020
Affirm Research $450 Williamstown, MA, US To Support Urgent Purchase And Equitable Distribution Of Ppe 2020
Transgender Law Center $700 Oakland, CA, US To Aid In Informing And Empowering Its Members And Community Members Each Year 2020
Stoneliegh Burnham Equestrian Center $300 Greenfield, MA, US To Provide Aid In Supporting The School's Equestrian Program 2020
Yellowstone Forever Wolf Project $300 Gardiner, MT, US To Support Maintaining The Wild Life In Yellowstone National Park 2020
St Vincent De Paul Administration $450 Maryland Heights, MO, US To Aid The Homeless & Impoverished With Basic Needs 2020
Elizabeth's New Life Center $450 Dayton, OH, US To Support Individuals And Families To Make Good Life Choices. 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Bete Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 04-3493858
Website N/A
Address 75 MEADOW WOOD DR Greenfield, MA 01301-1152

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Bete Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Channing L Bete Jr
Trustee Marie P Bete
Trustee Jennifer M Moser
Trustee Jonathan A Bete

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.