Private foundation · EIN 46-2041014 · Kensington, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $215K total, median $15K. 77% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$215K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.6M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alpha Epsilon Phi FoundationIndianapolis, INSupporting new chapter development$30K
Chabad of El CerritoEl Cerrito, CAEducation$30K
Jew GenNew York, NYBuild database$30K
Boys and Girls Club of Coachella ValleyPalm Desert, CAIn memory of cameron crosby rowe for the power hour fund$25K
Marin Treatment CenterSan Rafael, CAPrograms$20K
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CAPrograms$20K
Schurig Center for Brain Injury RecoveryLarkspur, CAOn going projects$15K
Albany Armada AquaticsRichmond, CAEquipment and supplies for albany swimmers$10K
Oakland ZooOakland, CAConservation society of california$10K
Pasadena HumaneorgPasadena, CARescued animals$10K
Congregation Beth El San Antonio TexasSan Antonio, TXIn memory of judge samuel eldridge and family ongoing projects$5,000
Las Trampas Save the CreekLafayette, CARestoring the creeks$5,000
New Leadership Program at Saint Mary's CollegeMoraga, CAEducation for women$5,000

By state: California 10 · Indiana 1 · New York 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kensington, California, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $215K across 13 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Elizabeth E Bettelheim Family Foundation give?

California (10 grants), Indiana (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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