The Drake Bettner Foundation
Historical FunderMckinney, Texas · EIN 27-4299350 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $989 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DALE DRAKE SECRETARY |
|---|---|
| Address | 2309 VIRGINIA PARKWAY SUITE 100, MCKINNEY TX 75071 |
| Phone | 9725480800 |
| THEDRAKEBETTNERFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | LETTER OR EMAIL AND CONTAINING BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE NATURE OF THE REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | BY DECEMBER 1 OF THE YEAR FOR WHICH A DONATION IS SOUGHT. |
| Restrictions | NONE. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 19Th | Austin, TX | To be a source of news and information for those who have been underserved and underrepresented in american media. | $25,000 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Austin, TX | To provide local member hospitals with funds for critical life-saving treatments, healthcare services and equipment for children | $25,000 |
| Take This Inc | Kirkland, WA | To provide comprehensive resouces and support that is tailored for the unique needs of the game development community | $25,000 |
| Lifting Hands International | Salt Lake City, UT | To provide aid to refugees both at home and abroad | $10,000 |
| Emmanuel Labor | Mckinney, TX | To model the love of jesus christ by addressing the needs of anyone affected by homelessness and poverty | $2,750 |
| Community Food Pantry of Mckinney | Mckinney, TX | To provide food and other basic nesscessities to families who find themselves in crisis or are dealing with food insecurity | $989 |
| Texas Youth Ballet | Mckinney, TX | To provide scholarships for study to low income students and opportunities for young dance talent | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,239 | 7 |
| 2023 | $70,219 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543109349101829
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4299350
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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