Better Way Foundation
Better Way Foundation is a active grantmaker that only funds pre-selected organizations, distributing $1.7M through 43 grants annually.
2023 Summary
$63.37M
Total Assets
$1.65M
Funding Awarded
43
Grants Given
$15,000
Median Grant
$105,506
Largest Grant
$5,000
Smallest Grant
2023 Recipients
| Recipient | Award | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama's Hope Organization For Legal Assistance | $105,506 | Minneapolis, MINNESOTA | Stand And Speak For The Rights Of Children In Kagera Phase Ii |
| Tumaini Letu | $105,000 | n/a | Wekeza Kwa Mtoto Mdogo Invest In Young Children Phase Ii |
| Children In Crossfire Tanzania | $100,000 | Lawton, OKLAHOMA | Building The Capacity And Leadership Of Tecden |
| Comanche Language And Cultural Preservation Committee | $100,000 | Browning, MONTANA | Building The Capacity Of Clcpc |
| Keres Children's Learning Center | $100,000 | Saint Paul, MINNESOTA | Indigenous Motessori Institute Strategic Growth Phase |
| Montessori American Indian Childcare Center | $100,000 | Kyle, SOUTH DAKOTA | Continuity, Growth & Vision |
| Naca Inspired Schools Network | $100,000 | Edina, MINNESOTA | Growing Together For Indigenous Early Childhood Education |
| Oglala Lakota College | $100,000 | Pine Ridge, NEBRASKA | Lakota Language & Culture Programs (Transition Grant) |
| Tanzania Home Economics Association | $100,000 | Portland, OREGON | Expanding Ecd Services Through Community Based Organizations |
| Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation | $100,000 | Inkster, MICHIGAN | Owayawa Cik'ala Lakota Immersion Montessori Project |
| Wicoie Nandagikendan | $100,000 | n/a | Growing Wicoie Nandagikendans Capacity For Continued Growth |
| Lower Sioux Indian Community | $65,000 | Tampa, FLORIDA | Program & Sustainability Planning Support |
| Red Cloud Indian School | $60,000 | San Carlos, ARIZONA | Truth And Healing Project |
| Hearts Gathered | $55,000 | Cleveland, OHIO | Expanding Iecd Services For Children Ages 0 3 |
| De La Salle Blackfeet School | $30,000 | Denver, COLORADO | Special Projects Initiative 2022 2023 |
| San Carlos Apache Catholic Community St Charles School | $30,000 | Winnebago, NEBRASKA | Teach Them Apache Language Program 2022 2023 |
| St Augustine Indian Mission School | $30,000 | Red Lake, MINNESOTA | St. Augustine Blended Learning Initiative 2022 2023 |
| St Joseph Mission School | $30,000 | Saint Michaels, ARIZONA | Kindergarten And Stem Program Support 2022 2023 |
| St Mary's Mission School | $30,000 | Suquamish, WASHINGTON | Counseling Program 2022 2023 |
| St Michael Indian School | $30,000 | Portland, OREGON | Navajo Nation Junior Achievement Program |
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MN
Minnesota
$335,506 -
NE
Nebraska
$130,000 -
OR
Oregon
$130,000 -
OK
Oklahoma
$100,000 -
MT
Montana
$100,000 -
SD
South Dakota
$100,000 -
MI
Michigan
$100,000 -
AZ
Arizona
$90,000 -
FL
Florida
$65,000 -
OH
Ohio
$55,000 -
CO
Colorado
$30,000 -
WA
Washington
$30,000
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kristen Grubb | 6124402500 | Tax Officer |
| Kristen Grubb | Signing Officer |
Historical Financials
| Year | Total Assets | Total Giving | Grants | Median Grant | Max Grant | Min Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63,372,543 | $1,650,506 | 43 | $15,000 | $105,506 | $5,000 |
| 2022 | $67,639,589 | $2,251,535 | 41 | $30,000 | $182,000 | $5,000 |
| 2021 | $58,914,409 | $2,433,720 | 61 | $12,250 | $200,000 | $5,000 |
| 2020 | $56,550,000 | $2,277,241 | 38 | $30,000 | $267,933 | $5,000 |