Private foundation · Paris, TN

Betsy Ross Foundation Inc

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Typical grant size
$3K – $5K – $6K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
16
Repeat grantees
16
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF

DeadlinesNO
ContactJULIE WILLIAMS · 7316426113
MaterialsAPPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED EITHER ORALLY OR IN WRITING
RestrictionsNO

Leadership · from 2023 990-PF

Julie Williams
PRESIDENT
$3K
Mary Lou Reed
SECRETARY
$3K
Ruth Conroy
TREASURER
$3K
John Fuqua
DIRECTOR
Thomas Harrison
DIRECTOR
Thoams Harrison
DIRECTOR

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2023
3.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'16
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
137
Total grants awarded
$869K
Total amount
$6K
Average grant
$27K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$86K
13 grants
2022
$82K
14 grants
2021
$85K
16 grants
2020
$91K
13 grants
2019
$92K
13 grants
2018
$87K
15 grants
2017
$91K
16 grants
2016
$85K
13 grants
2015
$85K
13 grants
2014
$86K
11 grants

Top recipients

15 grants · KY · ✓ Exact match
$243K
5 grants · TN · ≈ likely match
$120K
University of Tennessee Martin
6 grants · TN
$105K
Henry County High School
10 grants · TN
$60K
8 grants · WV · ✓ Exact match
$40K
6 grants · KY · ✓ Exact match
$39K
6 grants · MS · ✓ Exact match
$34K
9 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$23K
7 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$21K
4 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$20K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Murray State University
SCHOLARSHIPS
KY · TY 2023
$22K
University of Tennessee Martin
SCHOLARSHIP
TN · TY 2023
$20K
Henry County High School
SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION
TN · TY 2023
$6K
Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
TN · TY 2023
$6K
Hope in Murray
SUPPORT FOR HUMAN SERVICES
KY · TY 2023
$5K
Real Hope Youth Center
SUPPORT FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS
TN · TY 2023
$5K
Grace & Mercy
SUPPORT FOR WOMEN IN CRISIS
KY · TY 2023
$5K
Murray State University
RODEO TEAM
KY · TY 2023
$5K
Military Working Dog Team Support Association
SUPPORT FOR MILITARY DOG AND HANDLER TRAINING
WV · TY 2023
$5K
Thistle Farms
WOMENS HELP GROUP
TN · TY 2023
$3K
Owl Ridge Raptor Center
SUPPORT FOR RAPTORS
TN · TY 2023
$2K
Wings to Soar
SUPPORT FOR REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION
GA · TY 2023
$2K
Levi Miles Foundation
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND RARE DISEASES
TN · TY 2023
$2K
Murray State University
SCHOLARSHIPS
KY · TY 2022
$22K
University of Tennessee Martin
SCHOLARSHIP
TN · TY 2022
$20K
Hope in Murray
SUPPORT FOR HUMAN SERVICES
KY · TY 2022
$6K
Henry County High School
SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION
TN · TY 2022
$6K
Murray State University
RODEO TEAM
KY · TY 2022
$5K
Real Hope Youth Center
SUPPORT FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS
TN · TY 2022
$5K
Military Working Dog Team Support Association
SUPPORT FOR MILITARY DOG AND HANDLER TRAINING
WV · TY 2022
$5K
Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
TN · TY 2022
$3K
Thistle Farms
WOMENS HELP GROUP
TN · TY 2022
$3K
Owl Ridge Raptor Center
SUPPORT FOR RAPTORS
TN · TY 2022
$2K
Wings to Soar
SUPPORT FOR REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION
GA · TY 2022
$2K
Happinest Wildlife and Resource Center
SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
TN · TY 2022
$2K
Levi Miles Foundation
SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND RARE DISEASES
TN · TY 2022
$2K
Murray State University
BEE PROGRAM AT PULLEN FARMS
KY · TY 2022
$1K
Murray State University
SCHOLARSHIPS
KY · TY 2021
$22K
University of Tennessee Martin
SCHOLARSHIP
TN · TY 2021
$20K
Hope in Murray
SUPPORT FOR HUMAN SERVICES
KY · TY 2021
$6K
Henry County High School
SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION
TN · TY 2021
$6K
Military Working Dog Team Support Association
SUPPORT FOR MILITARY DOG AND HANDLER TRAINING
WV · TY 2021
$5K
Real Hope Youth Center
SUPPORT FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS
TN · TY 2021
$5K
Murray State University
RODEO TEAM
KY · TY 2021
$5K
Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
TN · TY 2021
$3K
Thistle Farms
WOMENS HELP GROUP
TN · TY 2021
$3K
Grace & Mercy
SUPPORT FOR WOMEN IN CRISIS
KY · TY 2021
$3K
Owl Ridge Raptor Center
SUPPORT FOR RAPTORS
TN · TY 2021
$2K
Wings to Soar
SUPPORT FOR REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION
GA · TY 2021
$2K
Happinest Wildlife and Resource Center
SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
TN · TY 2021
$2K
Murray State University
BEE PROGRAM AT PULLEN FARMS
KY · TY 2021
$1K
Restore Ministries
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION
TN · TY 2021
$1K
God's Promises
RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION
KY · TY 2021
$1K
Murray State University
SCHOLARSHIPS
KY · TY 2020
$27K
University of Tennessee Martin
SCHOLARSHIP
TN · TY 2020
$20K
Henry County High School
SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION
TN · TY 2020
$6K
Real Hope Youth Center
SUPPORT FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS
TN · TY 2020
$5K
Eight Days of Hope
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION REBUILDING HOMES
MS · TY 2020
$5K
Military Working Dog Team Support Association
SUPPORT FOR MILITARY DOG AND HANDLER TRAINING
WV · TY 2020
$5K
Land Between the Lakes
STATE PARK EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
KY · TY 2020
$5K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.