Private foundation · EIN 46-2385457 · Marietta, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Foundation for a Better World Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $3.2M total, median $50K. 10% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$3.2M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in GA
10%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$247M

Grants paid in 2024

30 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cooperative for EducationCincinnati, OHProgram expenses$600K
Kipp Metro Atlanta SchoolsAtlanta, GAProgram expenses$250K
Population Services InternWashington, DCProgram expenses$250K
The Wikimedia Foundation IncSan Francisco, CAProgram expenses$250K
Iniciativa GuatemalaBealeton, VAProgram expenses$200K
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NYProgram expenses$200K
Asopuente International IncMiami, FLProgram expenses$150K
Growth Through LearningCambridge, MAProgram expenses$150K
Urologic Cancer FoundationNashville, TNProgram expenses$120K
Barnesville HospitalBarnesville, OHProgram expenses$102K
WingsPueblo, COProgram expenses$100K
WorldreaderSan Francisco, CAProgram expenses$75K
Fundacion Maria y Antonio Goubaud Carrera (fundamag)Guatemala City, GTProgram expenses$60K
Population Media CenterSouth Burlington, VTProgram expenses$60K
Bipartisan Policy CenterWashington, DCProgram expenses$50K
CreamosScarborough, MEProgram expenses$50K
Create Your DreamsAtlanta, GAProgram expenses$50K
Focus on Tanzanian CommunitiesWatertown, MAProgram expenses$50K
FundaemiGuatemala City, GTProgram expenses$50K
Latin American AssociationAtlanta, GAProgram expenses$50K
Maya Health AllianceBethel, VTProgram expenses$50K
Powerup Scholarship Fund IncAustin, TXProgram expenses$50K
Rising Star OutreachProvo, UTProgram expenses$50K
Fundacion Maria y Antonio Goubaud Carrera (fundamag)Guatemala City, GTProgram expenses$40K
Planting Seeds InternationNorthbrook, ILProgram expenses$40K
Grafton ChurchGrafton, MAProgram expenses$36K
FundaemiGuatemala City, GTProgram expenses$25K
Westville United Methodist ChurchUrbana, OHProgram expenses$12K
Population ConnectionWashington, DCProgram expenses$10K
The Heritage FoundationWashington, DCProgram expenses$10K

By state: Ohio 3 · Georgia 3 · California 2 · District of Columbia 4 · Massachusetts 3 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Foundation for a Better World Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Marietta, Georgia, administered in care of Beatriz Illescas, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Foundation for a Better World Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Foundation for a Better World Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.2M across 30 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Foundation for a Better World Inc give?

Ohio (3 grants), Georgia (3 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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