Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation
Invitation OnlyWyoming, Michigan · EIN 38-2848189 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$424K
Organizations funded69
Typical grant$3,600
Total assets$6.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,200.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Christian Reformed Church | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $85,500 |
| Christian Reformed Conference Grounds | Grand Haven, MI | Charitable contribution | $55,000 |
| Children's Hope Chest | Palmer Lake, CO | Charitable contribution | $33,000 |
| Christian Reformed Church North America | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Jehovah Jireh | Jamestown, MI | Charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Feeding America | Comstock Park, MI | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Wedgewood Christian Services | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $7,900 |
| Ada Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $7,800 |
| Grandville Christian School | Grandville, MI | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Inner City Christian Federation | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $7,500 |
| Community Crc | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $6,500 |
| Daffodil Ministries | Wyoming, MI | Charitable contribution | $6,500 |
| International Justice Mission | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $6,500 |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $6,500 |
| Rehoboth Christian School | Rehoboth, NM | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Streams | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $6,000 |
| Calvin Theological Seminary | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $5,500 |
| Calvin University | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $5,200 |
| Camp Tall Turf | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $4,800 |
| Grand Rapids Christian Schools | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $4,800 |
| Partners Worldwide | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $4,800 |
| Upper Peninsula Bible Camp | Skandia, MI | Charitable contribution | $4,200 |
| All Belong | Wyoming, MI | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Bethany Christian Services | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Campus Crusades for Christ | Columbus, OH | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Campus Ministry Gvsu | Allendale, MI | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Degage Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| Guiding Light Mission | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| Mel Trotter Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| Operation Underground Railroad | Anaheim, CA | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| Rafiki Foundation | Lancaster, PA | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| Resurrection Life Church House of Hope | Holland, MI | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| Wcsg 913 | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $3,600 |
| River Rock Crc | Rockford, MI | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Youth for Christ of Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Safe Haven Ministries | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $2,700 |
| 70 X 70 Life Recovery Grand Rapids | Wyoming, MI | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Crossroad Bible Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Reach the Forgotten | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Kuyper College | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $2,400 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Charitable contribution | $2,400 |
| Mission India | Grandville, MI | Charitable contribution | $2,400 |
| Moody Radio West Michigan | Zeeland, MI | Charitable contribution | $2,400 |
| Northepointe Christian High School | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $2,400 |
| Potters House Christian School | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $2,400 |
| Preborn Ministries | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable contribution | $2,400 |
| Wounded Warrior | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable contribution | $2,400 |
| American Cancer Society | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Lighthouse Ministries | Lakeland, FL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Roseland Christian Ministries | Chicago, IL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Spondylitis Association of America | Encino, CA | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Calvinist Cadet Corp | Kentwood, MI | Charitable contribution | $1,800 |
| Gems Girls' Club | Wyoming, MI | Charitable contribution | $1,800 |
| Volunteers in Service | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $1,800 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Grand Rapids, MI | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Calvary Crc | Wyoming, MI | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Camp Geneva | Holland, MI | Charitable contribution | $1,300 |
Showing the 60 largest of 69 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $423,700 | 69 |
| 2024 | $324,900 | 68 |
| 2023 | $305,350 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349101423
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2848189
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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