Private Foundation · CA · Private Independent Foundations
Better U
Los Angeles, CA · EIN 203752045 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$253K
Total Giving
$740K
Grants on File
9
Average Grant
$82K
Giving Radius
Where Better U Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
No application guidelines on file — check the foundation's website directly.
On Unsolicited Proposals no
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $200K | 2020 |
| Montgomery, AL | $200K | 2020 |
| Oakland, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| Los Alamitos, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| Kihei, HI | $10K | 2020 |
| Puunene, HI | $20K | 2020 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $200K | 2020 |
| Wailuku, HI | $10K | 2020 |
| Washington, DC | $25K | 2020 |
9 grants total
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $246K | $12K | $5K | $65 |
| 2022 | $242K | $12K | $1K | $415 |
| 2021 | $241K | $12K | $35 | $6K |
| 2020 | $247K | $2K | $969K | $740K |
| 2019 | $18K | $937 | $-5,820 | $2K |
| 2015 | $88K | $4K | $144K | $181K |
| 2014 | $125K | $5K | $230K | $261K |
| 2013 | $157K | $7K | $302K | $305K |
| 2012 | $160K | $9K | $409K | $580K |
| 2011 | $331K | $15K | $857K | $1.1M |
Section VII
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