Walt & Teri Bettinger Foundation Walter W Bettinger II Trustee
Invitation OnlyBath, Ohio · EIN 34-1907847 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$11.2M
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,000 and $725,612.
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
70% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daf Giving 360 | Omaha, NE | General purpose | $7,550,117 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, IN | General purpose | $2,300,000 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | General purpose - purchase of athletic equipment and tuition assistance | $725,612 |
| Cross America | Kokomo, IN | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Kinwell Academy | Marion, IN | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation | Carmel, IN | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Lakewood Park Christian School | Auburn, IN | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Live Third Foundation | Marion, IN | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Village of Richfield (Meals on Wheels) | Richfield, OH | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Ada Athletic Boosters | Ada, OH | General purpose | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,205,729 | 10 |
| 2024 | $3,200,726 | 6 |
| 2023 | $1,224,664 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631279349101228
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1907847
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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