Better Place Foundation

Better Place Foundation is a private foundation based in Irondale, Alabama with $11.9M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$11.9Mtotal assets
1998IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Better Place Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $854K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • Alaquest Collaborative For Education $80K
  • Transgender Advocates Knowledge Empowering $60K
  • Youth Towers Inc $50K
  • Gideons Army Grassroots Army For Children $50K
  • Mcrae Learning Center Inc $50K
  • Higher Purpose Inc $45K
  • Spring Valley School Foundation $43K
  • Building Peace Inc $40K
  • Oasis Counseling Center For Women & Children $35K
  • Ekvnv Yefolecvlke $33K
  • Grassroots International Inc $30K
  • Highlander Research & Education Center $30K
  • Embrace Alabama Kids $30K
  • Mcwane Science Center $29K
  • Hearts Of Wheels $25K
  • Ymca Junius Ward Johnson Memorial $25K
  • Alabama Stem Education Inc $25K
  • Under His Wings Inc $20K
  • Ecumenical Ministries Inc $20K
  • Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church $10K
  • The Center For Executive Leadership $10K
  • Amanda Pair Foundation $10K
  • United Way Of West Central Mississippi $10K
  • The Center For Violence Prevention $10K
  • Indianapolis Monumental Marathon $10K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$717K
  • FY2019$933K
  • FY2020$1.1M
  • FY2021$1M
  • FY2022$752K
  • FY2023$863K

About Better Place Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersIrondale, Alabama
  • EIN631198327
  • IRS ruling1998

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Better Place Foundation?

Better Place Foundation is a private foundation based in Irondale, Alabama with $11.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Better Place Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Better Place Foundation?

Better Place Foundation's EIN is 631198327. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Better Place Foundation?

Private foundations like Better Place Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Better Place Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.