Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wyoming, Michigan, registered in 1990, with $506,273 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
440 28th St Se, Wyoming, MI, 49548 EIN 38-2848189 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$506K
▲ 135.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$372K
Net assets
$4.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating143 mo reserves · +27% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation: 143 mo reserves · +27% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $430K (FY2013) to $506K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.4M
Operating margin
26.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.4M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $506,273▲135% | $372,035▲5.2% | $4,419,365▲3.1% | $4,419,365▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $215,357▼59.6% | $353,800▲7.2% | $4,285,127▼3.1% | $4,285,127▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $533,637▲55.9% | $330,139▲9.9% | $4,423,057▲4.8% | $4,423,057▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $342,281▲16.6% | $300,528▼22.4% | $4,219,081▲1.0% | $4,219,081▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $293,429▼16.6% | $387,392▲84.9% | $4,177,310▼2.2% | $4,177,310▼2.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $351,639▲5.3% | $209,502▲6.0% | $4,271,061▲3.4% | $4,271,061▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $333,986▼42.2% | $197,632▼0.6% | $4,128,804▲3.4% | $4,128,804▲3.4% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $578,226▲25.5% | $198,792▲10.4% | $3,991,172▲10.5% | $3,991,172▲10.5% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $460,760▲46.4% | $180,123▼27.2% | $3,611,626▲8.4% | $3,611,626▲8.4% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $314,699▼28.3% | $247,480▲4.1% | $3,330,670▲2.1% | $3,330,670▲2.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $438,883▲2.0% | $237,639▼17.9% | $3,263,275▲6.6% | $3,263,275▲6.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $430,303 | $289,332▼7.3% | $3,060,998▲4.8% | $3,060,998▲4.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $311,954▲86.3% | $2,919,657▲2.3% | $2,919,657▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $167,490▼12.4% | $2,852,974▲3.9% | $2,852,974▲3.9% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $191,188 | $2,746,912 | $2,746,912 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2848189, based in Wyoming, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation's EIN?
- Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2848189.
- How much revenue does Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation report?
- Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation reported $506,273 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation (EIN 38-2848189) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.