The Better Living Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 54-1324304
Foundation Overview
Based in Charlottesville, VA, The Better Living Foundation has awarded 254 grants totaling $1,020,372 to organizations in Virginia and Ohio. Individual grants range from $300 to $30,000, with a median award of $3,500.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,020,372
Total Assets
$798,457
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
32
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Growth
+11%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 3%
1 of 32 recipients (3%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Virginia
100% of all grants are concentrated in Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Charlottesville (79%), Palmyra (4%), Verona (3%).
Funding Trajectory
-13%
Declining funding trend with 13% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Better Living Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Central Blue Ridge | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Verona, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $3,000 | Waynesboro, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Virginia | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Building Goodness Foundation | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | $4,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | $6,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Charlottesville-albemarle Rescue Squad | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Emergency Food Network | $6,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Fluvanna Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Palmyra, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of America | $2,500 | Roanoke, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Hospice Of The Piedmont | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Innisfree | $3,000 | Crozet, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Jefferson Area Board For Aging | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Literacy Volunteers Of Charlottesvillealbemarle | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Madison House | $4,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels | $4,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Pacem | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Piedmont Casa Inc | $1,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Piedmont Family Ymca | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Readykids | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $15,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| The Soho Center | $5,000 | Madison, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Virginia Discovery Museum | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| Virginia Institute Of Autism | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Central Blue Ridge | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Verona, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $3,000 | Waynesboro, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Virginia | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Building Goodness Foundation | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | $4,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Caring For Creatures | $300 | Palmyra, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Charlottesville-albemarle Rescue Squad | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Fluvanna Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Palmyra, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of America | $2,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Hospice Of The Piedmont | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Innisfree | $3,000 | Crozet, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Jefferson Area Board For Aging | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Literacy Volunteers Of Charlottesvillealbemarle | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Madison House | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assoc | $1,000 | Henrico, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Pacem | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Piedmont Casa Inc | $1,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Piedmont Family Ymca | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Readykids | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $6,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Shelter For Help In Emergency | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Spca | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| The Center At Belvedere | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| The Emergency Food Bank | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| The Soho Center | $5,000 | Madison, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Virginia Discovery Museum | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Virginia Institute Of Autism | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Central Blue Ridge | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Verona, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $3,000 | Waynesboro, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Virginia | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Building Goodness Foundation | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | $4,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Caring For Creatures | $300 | Palmyra, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Charlottesville-albemarle Rescue Squad | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Fluvanna Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Palmyra, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of America | $2,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Hospice Of The Piedmont | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Innisfree | $3,000 | Crozet, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Jefferson Area Board For Aging | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Literacy Volunteers Of Charlottesvillealbemarle | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Madison House | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assoc | $1,000 | Henrico, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Pacem | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Piedmont Casa Inc | $1,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Piedmont Family Ymca | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Readykids | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $6,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Shelter For Help In Emergency | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Spca | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| The Center At Belvedere | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| The Emergency Food Bank | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| The Soho Center | $5,000 | Madison, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Virginia Discovery Museum | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Virginia Institute Of Autism | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Central Blue Ridge | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Verona, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $3,000 | Waynesboro, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Virginia | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Building Goodness Foundation | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | $4,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Caring For Creatures | $300 | Palmyra, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Charlottesville-albemarle Rescue Squad | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Fluvanna Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Palmyra, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of America | $2,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Hospice Of The Piedmont | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Innisfree | $3,000 | Crozet, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Jefferson Area Board For Aging | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Literacy Volunteers Of Charlottesvillealbemarle | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Madison House | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assoc | $1,000 | Henrico, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Pacem | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Piedmont Casa Inc | $1,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Piedmont Family Ymca | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Readykids | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $6,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Shelter For Help In Emergency | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Spca | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| The Center At Belvedere | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| The Emergency Food Bank | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| The Soho Center | $5,000 | Madison, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Virginia Discovery Museum | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| Virginia Institute Of Autism | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $2,500 | Glen Allen, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Central Blue Ridge | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Verona, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $3,000 | Waynesboro, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Virginia | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Building Goodness Foundation | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | $4,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Charlottesville-albemarle Rescue Squad | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Cne Center For Nonprofit Excellence | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Fluvanna Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Palmyra, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts Of America | $2,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Hospice Of The Piedmont | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Innisfree | $3,000 | Crozet, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Jefferson Area Board For Aging | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Literacy Volunteers Of Charlottesvillealbemarle | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Madison House | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assoc | $1,000 | Henrico, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| National Ms Society | $1,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Pacem | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Piedmont Casa Inc | $1,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Piedmont Family Ymca | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Readykids | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Sara | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Senior Center | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Shelter For Help In Emergency | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| The Emergency Food Bank | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| The Soho Center | $5,000 | Madison, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Virginia Discovery Museum | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| Virginia Institute Of Autism | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $2,500 | Glen Allen, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Central Blue Ridge | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Verona, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Virginia | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | $4,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Charlottesville-albemarle Rescue Squad | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Church Of Our Saviour | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Cne Center For Nonprofit Excellence | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Fluvanna Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Palmyra, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts Of America | $2,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Hospice Of The Piedmont | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Innisfree | $3,000 | Crozet, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Jefferson Area Board For Aging | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Literacy Volunteers Of Charlottesvillealbemarle | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Madison House | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assoc | $1,000 | Henrico, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| National Ms Society | $1,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Pacem | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Piedmont Casa Inc | $1,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Piedmont Family Ymca | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Readykids | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Sara | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Shelter For Help In Emergency | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| The Emergency Food Bank | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| The Soho Center | $5,000 | Madison, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Virginia Discovery Museum | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Virginia Institute Of Autism | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2020 |
| Ahip Home Repair Nonprofit | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| African American Teaching Fellows | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $6,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| American Heart Association | $2,500 | Glen Allen, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| American Red Cross | $4,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Central Blue Ridge | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | $10,000 | Verona, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $3,000 | Waynesboro, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Clarence A Jones Scholarship Foundation | $500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Building Goodness Foundation | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Charlottesville-albemarle Rescue Squad | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Church Of Our Saviour | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Fluvanna County Spca | $2,000 | Troy, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Fluvanna Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Palmyra, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Disabled American Veterans | $2,500 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Girl Scouts Of America | $1,000 | Roanoke, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Hospice Of The Piedmont | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Jefferson Area Board For Aging | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Madison House | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Meals On Wheels | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Monticello Area Community Action Agency | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Assoc | $4,500 | Henrico, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| National Ms Society | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Pacem | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Piedmont Casa Inc | $1,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Piedmont Family Ymca | $30,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | $1,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Readykids | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $3,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Sara | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Albemarle County Public Schools | $2,472 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Senior Center | $2,500 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Shelter For Help In Emergency | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| The Haven | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| The Emergency Food Bank | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $15,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Thomas Jefferson Youth Football League | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Virginia Discovery Museum | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
| Virginia Institute Of Autism | $1,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Purpose Of Donee | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Better Living Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 54-1324304 |
| Website | http://www.betterlivingvirginia.com |
| Address | PO BOX 7627 Charlottesville, VA 22906-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Better Living Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres/dir | Richard L Nunley |
|---|---|
| Sec/treas/dir | Julia G Nunley |
| Vice President/dir | John G Nunley |
| Director | Caroline N Satira |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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