Grants paid in 2024
52 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaquest Collaborative for EducationBirmingham, AL | Educational assistance | $70K |
| Gideons Army Grassroots Army for ChildrenNashville, TN | Social assistance | $64K |
| Cahaba River SocietyBirmingham, AL | Environmental | $63K |
| Youth Towers IncBirmingham, AL | Social assistance | $50K |
| Empower Schools of AlabamaBessemer, AL | Educational | $50K |
| McRae Learning Center IncSelma, AL | Educational | $45K |
| Spring Valley School FoundationBirmingham, AL | Educational | $40K |
| Embrace Alabama KidsMontgomery, AL | Community support | $35K |
| McWane Science CenterBirmingham, AL | Educational | $33K |
| Oasis Counseling Center for Women & ChildrenBirmingham, AL | Health & social services | $30K |
| H3w IncBessemer, AL | Environmental and community support | $30K |
| Hearts of WheelsBirmingham, AL | Social assistance | $25K |
| Showing Up for Racial Justice Education FundBuffalo, NY | Social justice | $25K |
| Highlander Research & Education CenterNew Market, TN | Educational | $23K |
| YMCA Junius Ward Johnson MemorialVicksburg, MS | Community support | $23K |
| Alabama Oncology FoundationBirmingham, AL | Medical research | $20K |
| Ecumenical Ministries IncFairhope, AL | Social assistance | $20K |
| Ekvnv YefolecvlkeWeogufka, AL | Social/environmental | $20K |
| Under His Wings IncRobertsdale, AL | Social assistance | $20K |
| Youth Serve IncBirmingham, AL | Social assistance | $20K |
| Vicksburg Catholic SchoolVicksburg, MS | Educational | $20K |
| Bessemer Redevelopment CorpBessemer, AL | Community support and development | $18K |
| Indianapolis Monumental MarathonIndianapolis, IN | Community support | $10K |
| The Center for Executive LeadershipBirmingham, AL | Community support and education | $10K |
| Transgender Advocates Knowledge EmpoweringWashington, DC | Social justice | $10K |
| Central Brevard Humane Society IncCocoa, FL | Health and community support | $10K |
| Edge Youth LeadershipSan Leandro, CA | Community support | $10K |
| Haitian Bridge AllianceSan Diego, CA | Social justice | $10K |
| Holcomb MinistriesVestavia Hills, AL | Health and community support | $7,500 |
| Tennessee Breast Cancer CoalitionFranklin, TN | Health support | $7,500 |
| Berkshire Hills Music Academy IncSouth Hadley, MA | Community support | $5,000 |
| City Parks Foundation IncNew York, NY | Community support | $5,000 |
| Citylax IncNew York, NY | Community support | $5,000 |
| Fpc Action FoundationLas Vegas, NV | Social justice | $5,000 |
| Maranathan Family Learning Center and AcademyBirmingham, AL | Educational | $5,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law CenterBirmingham, AL | Social justice | $5,000 |
| Springmont School IncAtlanta, GA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Purpose Built CommunitiesAtlanta, GA | Community support | $4,400 |
| Lifeline Animal Project IncAtlanta, GA | Health and community support | $4,000 |
| The Tender FoundationAtlanta, GA | Social assistance | $3,000 |
| Marion Medical MissionMarion, IL | Health and community support | $3,000 |
| Building Peace IncLawrence, KS | Social assistance | $2,500 |
| Greater Birmingham Humane SocietyBirmingham, AL | Health and community support | $2,500 |
| Hand in Paw IncBirmingham, AL | Health and social assistance | $2,500 |
| Rahab's SistersPortland, OR | Community support | $2,500 |
| The Penny FoundationLA Marque, TX | Community support | $2,500 |
| Alabama Initiative for Independent JournalismBirmingham, AL | Educational | $2,500 |
| Campus Outreach BirminghamBirmingham, AL | Community support | $1,000 |
| Sameyou FoundationUK | Health and community support | $1,000 |
| Higher Purpose IncClarksdale, MS | Community support | $100 |
| Nova UkraineSan Jose, CA | Humanitarian support | $100 |
| National Fallen Firefighter's FoundationEmitsburg, MD | Community support | $100 |
By state: Alabama 25 · Tennessee 3 · Mississippi 3 · New York 3 · California 3 · Georgia 4
About this foundation
Better Place Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irondale, Alabama, administered in care of William T Ratliff Jr, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Better Place Foundation 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 Better Place Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $883K across 52 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Better Place Foundation give?
Alabama (25 grants), Tennessee (3 grants), Mississippi (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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