The Drake Bettner Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-4299350
Foundation Overview
Based in Mckinney, TX, The Drake Bettner Foundation has awarded 124 grants totaling $1,931,010 to organizations in Texas, New York and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $83 to $100,000, with a median award of $6,250.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 6 recipients (67%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
48% of grants are awarded in Texas, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Mckinney (57%), Austin (23%), Dallas (12%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 47% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (37%). 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 Drake Bettner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The 19th | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Be A Source Of News And Information For Those Who Have Been Underserved And Underrepresented In American Media. | 2023 |
| Texas Tribune Inc | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Inform Texans About Public Policy, Politics, Government And State-wide Issues. | 2023 |
| Austin Film Society | $15,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Create Life-changing Opportunities For Filmmakers, Catalyze Austin And Texas As Creative Hubs, And Bring The Community Together Around Great Film. | 2023 |
| Silver Linings Recovery Residences Inc | $2,500 | Lewisville, TX, US | To Provide Sober Living Homes To Women In North Central Dallas, Texas. | 2023 |
| Emmanuel Labor | $2,250 | Mckinney, TX, US | To Model The Love Of Jesus Christ By Addressing The Needs Of Anyone Affected By Homelessness And Poverty. | 2023 |
| Light The World Giving Machine | $469 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | To Provide Local And Convenient Opportunities For Charitable Giving. | 2023 |
| North Texas Family Heath Foundation | $100,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | Build Stronger, Healthier Community | 2022 |
| The 19th | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Source Of News For Underrepresented | 2022 |
| Patriotic Millionaires | $7,500 | Washington, DC, US | Build More Stable Inclusive Nation | 2022 |
| B C Voice | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Collect, Preserve & Share Stories | 2022 |
| Community Food Pantry | $1,974 | Mckinney, TX, US | Provide Food & Hygeine Those In Need | 2022 |
| Texas Tribune | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Inform Texans About Issues | 2022 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | $25,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | To Educate Clients On Charitable Fun | 2022 |
| Carbon Offsets To Alleviate Poverty | $25,000 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Empower Individuals To Address Clima | 2022 |
| Equality Utah Foundation | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | To Secure Equal Rights And Protect L | 2022 |
| Sundance Institute | $20,000 | Park City, UT, US | Support Independent Film | 2022 |
| Documentary Producers Alliance | $5,000 | Oreland, PA, US | Sustain Documentary Filmmaking | 2022 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $1,556 | Triangle, VA, US | To Distribute Toys To Children | 2022 |
| North Texas Family Heath Foundation | $100,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | Build Stronger, Healthier Community | 2022 |
| The 19th | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Source Of News For Underrepresented | 2022 |
| Patriotic Millionaires | $7,500 | Washington, DC, US | Build More Stable Inclusive Nation | 2022 |
| B C Voice | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Collect, Preserve & Share Stories | 2022 |
| Community Food Pantry | $1,974 | Mckinney, TX, US | Provide Food & Hygeine Those In Need | 2022 |
| Texas Tribune | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Inform Texans About Issues | 2022 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | $25,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | To Educate Clients On Charitable Fun | 2022 |
| Carbon Offsets To Alleviate Poverty | $25,000 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Empower Individuals To Address Clima | 2022 |
| Equality Utah Foundation | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | To Secure Equal Rights And Protect L | 2022 |
| Sundance Institute | $20,000 | Park City, UT, US | Support Independent Film | 2022 |
| Documentary Producers Alliance | $5,000 | Oreland, PA, US | Sustain Documentary Filmmaking | 2022 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $1,556 | Triangle, VA, US | To Distribute Toys To Children | 2022 |
| North Texas Family Heath Foundation | $100,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | Build Stronger, Healthier Community | 2022 |
| The 19th | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Source Of News For Underrepresented | 2022 |
| Patriotic Millionaires | $7,500 | Washington, DC, US | Build More Stable Inclusive Nation | 2022 |
| B C Voice | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Collect, Preserve & Share Stories | 2022 |
| Community Food Pantry | $1,974 | Mckinney, TX, US | Provide Food & Hygeine Those In Need | 2022 |
| Texas Tribune | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Inform Texans About Issues | 2022 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | $25,000 | Beverly Hills, CA, US | To Educate Clients On Charitable Fun | 2022 |
| Carbon Offsets To Alleviate Poverty | $25,000 | Walnut Creek, CA, US | Empower Individuals To Address Clima | 2022 |
| Equality Utah Foundation | $25,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | To Secure Equal Rights And Protect L | 2022 |
| Sundance Institute | $20,000 | Park City, UT, US | Support Independent Film | 2022 |
| Documentary Producers Alliance | $5,000 | Oreland, PA, US | Sustain Documentary Filmmaking | 2022 |
| Marine Toys For Tots Foundation | $1,556 | Triangle, VA, US | To Distribute Toys To Children | 2022 |
| North Texas Family Heath Foundation | $100,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | Build Stronger, Healthier Community | 2021 |
| The 19th | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Source Of News For Underrepresented | 2021 |
| Women Make Movies | $35,000 | New York, NY, US | Support Women Producers & Directors | 2021 |
| Community Health Clinic | $5,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | Providing Healthcare For Underserved | 2021 |
| Patriotic Millionaires | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Build More Stable Inclusive Nation | 2021 |
| B C Voice | $4,000 | Bridgewater, VA, US | Collect, Preserve & Share Stories | 2021 |
| Ifwhenhow | $2,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Transform Legal Systems & Institutio | 2021 |
| Community Food Pantry | $1,618 | Mckinney, TX, US | Provide Food & Hygeine Those In Need | 2021 |
| Texas Tribune | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Inform Texans About Issues | 2021 |
| Aclu Of Texas | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Unyeilding Guardian Of Freedom | 2021 |
| Community Health Clinic | $10,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Providing Healthcare To Uninsured And Underserved Individuals | 2020 |
| Center For Survivors Of Torture | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Assist Survivors Of Torture And Their Families In The Process Of Healing And Recovery | 2020 |
| Corpus Christi Hope House Inc | $2,500 | Corpus Christi, TX, US | To Provide Shelter And Assistance For Mothers, Their Children And Babies | 2020 |
| North Texas Family Health Foundation | $100,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | To Build Stronger, Healthier Communities Through Strategic Partnerships | 2020 |
| Sundance Institute | $30,000 | Park City, UT, US | To Discover, Support And Inspire Independent Film And Theater Artists | 2020 |
| Mckinney Education Foundation | $25,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | To Inspire And Assist Mckinney Isd Students And Teachers | 2020 |
| Harmony Foundation | $20,000 | Estes Park, CO, US | To Provide Sustained Recovery For Drug And Alcohol Addiction | 2020 |
| Texas Tribune Inc | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | To Inform Texans About Public Policy, Politics, Government And State-wide Issues | 2020 |
| Heritage Guild Of Mckinney | $10,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | To Celebrate Community, Preserve History And Inspire The Future | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels Collin County | $10,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | To Provide Essential Meals And Hope To The Isolated Seniors In The Community | 2020 |
| Redford Center Inc | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Work With Organizations To Lead Campaigns That Spark Conversation And Environmental Action | 2020 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | $27,500 | New York, NY, US | For Defending And Preserving Individuals Rights And Liberties | 2018 |
| Community Food Pantry Of Mckinney | $1,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Providing Food, Support, And Education To Those In Need | 2018 |
| Community Health Clinic | $4,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Providing Healthcare To Uninsured Individuals | 2018 |
| Community Lifeline Center | $7,500 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Assistance To Local Residents In Short Term Crises. | 2018 |
| Encircle | $20,000 | Provo, UT, US | For Providing Support To Lgbtq+ & Their Families | 2018 |
| Every Voice Center | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Advancing Policies That Put Everyday Americans At The Center Of Our Democracy | 2018 |
| Heritage Guild Of Collin County | $7,500 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Preserving The History Of Collin County | 2018 |
| International Rescue Committee | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | For Providing Opportunities To Refugees In America | 2018 |
| Lifting Hands International | $5,000 | Chandler, AZ, US | For Providing Assistance To Refugees | 2018 |
| Redford Center Inc | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Work With Organizations To Lead Campaigns That Spark Conversation And Environmental Action | 2018 |
| Sundance Institute | $25,000 | Park City, UT, US | To Discover, Support, And Inspire Independent Film And Theatre Artists | 2018 |
| The University Of Texas Foundation | $1,000 | Austin, TX, US | For Humanitarian Efforts | 2018 |
| Utah Film Center | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | To Inspire And Engage Diverse Audiences To Initiate Conversation And Community Building Through Film | 2018 |
| Us Big Inc | $1,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | To Promote Discussion Of Basic Income Guarantees In The U.s. | 2018 |
| The Representation Project | $5,000 | Ross, CA, US | To Inspire Communities To Challenge Gender Stereotypes And Shift Norms | 2018 |
| Better Days 2020 | $3,000 | Highland, UT, US | To Popularize Utah Women's History In Creative And Communal Ways | 2018 |
| Chicken & Egg Pictures | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Catalyze Social Change By Supporting Women Nonfiction Filmmakers | 2018 |
| Holy Family School | $10,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Educational Purposes | 2018 |
| Principe Productions Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Create Social Impact Through Films | 2018 |
| Independent Filmmaker Project | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Foster The Development, Production And Promotion Of Documentary Films | 2018 |
| Serenity High | $5,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | To Exist For Adolescents Returning From Substance Abuse Treatment Centers To Obtain Their Diplomas | 2018 |
| Compassion International Inc | $83 | Colorado Springs, CO, US | To Combat Children Living In Poverty | 2018 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | $55,000 | New York, NY, US | For Defending And Preserving Individuals Rights And Liberties | 2017 |
| Community Food Pantry Of Mckinney | $500 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Providing Food, Support, And Education To Those In Need | 2017 |
| Community Health Clinic | $1,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Providing Healthcare To Uninsured Individuals | 2017 |
| Every Voice Center | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Advancing Policies That Put Everyday Americans At The Center Of Our Democracy | 2017 |
| Heritage Guild Of Collin County | $5,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Preserving The History Of Collin County | 2017 |
| Kera | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | For Educating, Inspiring, Informing And Entertaining North Texas | 2017 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | For Hunger Relief | 2017 |
| The Samaritan Inn | $1,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Assistance To Homeless | 2017 |
| Wellness Center For Older Adults | $1,000 | Plano, TX, US | For Providing Healthcare To The Elderly | 2017 |
| Freedom Resource Center Of Idaho | $1,000 | Boise, ID, US | To Provide Services That Increase Independence For People With Disabilities | 2017 |
| Redford Center Inc | $35,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | To Work With Organizations To Lead Campaigns That Spark Conversation And Environmental Action | 2017 |
| Sundance Institute | $25,000 | Park City, UT, US | To Discover, Support, And Inspire Independent Film And Theatre Artists | 2017 |
| Utah Film Center | $5,000 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | To Inspire And Engage Diverse Audiences To Initiate Conversation And Community Building Through Film | 2017 |
| 3e Mckinney | $1,500 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Building Relationships In The Community Through Religion | 2016 |
| Charity Water | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | For Providing Water To People In Developing Nations | 2016 |
| Community Food Pantry Of Mckinney | $1,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Providing Food, Support, And Education To Those In Need | 2016 |
| Community Health Clinic | $1,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Providing Healthcare To Uninsured Individuals | 2016 |
| Community Lifeline Center | $1,500 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Assitance To Local Residents In Short Term Crises | 2016 |
| Encircle | $28,000 | Provo, UT, US | For Providing Support To Lgbtq+ & Their Families | 2016 |
| Equal Rights Coalition | $2,500 | Woods Cross, UT, US | For Promoting Equal Rights | 2016 |
| Every Voice Center | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Advancing Policies That Put Everyday Americans At The Center Of Our Democracy | 2016 |
| Grace To Change | $1,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Offering Tools, Support, & Hope To Addicts | 2016 |
| Grace To Grow | $2,500 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Offering Tools, Support, & Hope To Addicts | 2016 |
| Hazelden | $1,000 | Center City, MN, US | For Assisting Those With Addictions | 2016 |
| Heritage Guild Of Collin County | $5,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Preserving The History Of Collin County | 2016 |
| International Rescue Committee | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | For Providing Opportunities To Refugees In America | 2016 |
| Kera | $1,500 | Dallas, TX, US | For Educating, Inspiring, Informing And Entertaining North Texas | 2016 |
| Lifting Hands International | $10,000 | Chandler, AZ, US | For Providing Assistance To Refugees | 2016 |
| Manegait Therapeutic Horsemanship | $2,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Providing Therapy For Those With Disabilities | 2016 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | For Hunger Relief | 2016 |
| Oxfam America | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | For Addressing Social Injustice | 2016 |
| Physicians For Social Responsibility | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | For Educating The Health Community About Social Issues | 2016 |
| Salk Institute For Biological Studies | $1,000 | La Jolla, CA, US | For Mentoring Future Generations Of Researchers | 2016 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | For Children's Medical Research | 2016 |
| The Samaritan Inn | $1,000 | Mckinney, TX, US | For Assistance To Homeless | 2016 |
| The University Of Texas Foundation | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | For Humanitarian Efforts | 2016 |
| Wateraid | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | For Improving Access To Safe Water | 2016 |
| Wellness Center For Older Adults | $1,000 | Plano, TX, US | For Providing Healthcare To The Elderly | 2016 |
| Wonderwork | $4,500 | New York, NY, US | For Performing Surgeries For Children | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 27-4299350 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 110 E DAVIS STE 200 Mckinney, TX 75069-4406 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Drake Bettner Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Paul D Bettner |
|---|---|
| Director | Katherine D Bettner |
| Director | Alan D Drake |
Forms 990-PF
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