Better Place Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 63-1198327
Foundation Overview
Based in Birmingham, AL, Better Place Foundation has awarded 311 grants totaling $5,744,555 to organizations in Alabama, Tennessee and 20 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $150,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$5,744,555
Total Assets
$14,250,049
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
47
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+33%
(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
Balanced Approach: 45%
21 of 47 recipients (45%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Alabama
56% of grants are awarded in Alabama, with additional funding distributed across 21 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Alabama, funding concentrates in Birmingham (68%), Montgomery (4%), Bessemer (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+6806%
Strong 6806% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (37%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Better Place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaquest Collaborative For Education | $80,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational Assistance | 2023 |
| Covenant House Georgia Inc | $100 | Atlanta, GA, US | Social Assistance | 2023 |
| Ecumenical Ministries Inc | $20,000 | Fairhope, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2023 |
| Ekvnv Yefolecvlke | $32,500 | Weogufka, AL, US | Social/environmental | 2023 |
| Fpc Action Foundation | $5,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Social Justice | 2023 |
| Gideons Army Grassroots Army For Children | $50,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Social Assistance | 2023 |
| Grassroots International Inc | $30,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Social Justice | 2023 |
| Greater Birmingham Humane Society | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Health And Community Support | 2023 |
| Hand In Paw Inc | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Health And Social Assistance | 2023 |
| Hearts Of Wheels | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2023 |
| Higher Purpose Inc | $45,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Highlander Research & Education Center | $30,000 | New Market, TN, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Indianapolis Monumental Marathon | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Maranathan Family Learning Center And Academy | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Mcrae Learning Center Inc | $50,000 | Selma, AL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Mcwane Science Center | $28,725 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Oasis Counseling Center For Women & Children | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Health & Social Services | 2023 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Justice | 2023 |
| Spring Valley School Foundation | $42,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| The Center For Executive Leadership | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Community Support And Education | 2023 |
| The Center For Violence Prevention | $10,000 | Pearl, MS, US | Social Justice | 2023 |
| Transgender Advocates Knowledge Empowering | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Justice | 2023 |
| United Way Of West Central Mississippi | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MS, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Ymca Junius Ward Johnson Memorial | $25,000 | Vicksburg, MS, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Youth Towers Inc | $50,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2023 |
| Alabama Stem Education Inc | $24,830 | Bessemer, AL, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Amanda Pair Foundation | $10,000 | Vestavia Hills, AL, US | Health And Community Support | 2023 |
| Atlanta Fulton County Pre-arrest Diversion Initiative | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Social Assistance | 2023 |
| Berkshire Hills Music Academy Inc | $5,000 | South Hadley, MA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Building Peace Inc | $40,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Social Assistance | 2023 |
| Cahaba Valley Health Care Inc | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Health And Community Support | 2023 |
| City Parks Foundation Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Citylax Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Cooperative Downtown Ministries Inc | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Holcomb Ministries | $7,500 | Vestavia Hills, AL, US | Health And Community Support | 2023 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Health And Community Support | 2023 |
| Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church | $10,000 | Mountain Brook, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Social Justice | 2023 |
| Refugee And Immigrant Center For Education And Legal Services | $2,500 | San Antonio, TX, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Social And Environmental Entrepreneurs | $7,500 | Calabasas, CA, US | Environmental | 2023 |
| Springmont School Inc | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition | $7,500 | Franklin, TN, US | Health Support | 2023 |
| The Dance Foundation | $100 | Homewood, AL, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Two By Two Rescue League | $2,500 | Helena, AL, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Under His Wings Inc | $20,000 | Robertsdale, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2023 |
| United Way Of Central Alabama Inc | $1,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Embrace Alabama Kids | $30,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Alaquest Collaborative For Education | $57,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational Assistance | 2022 |
| Cahaba River Society | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Covenant House Georgia Inc | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Ecumenical Ministries Inc | $20,000 | Fairhope, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Ekvnv Yefolecvlke | $32,500 | Weogufka, AL, US | Social/environmental | 2022 |
| Grassroots International Inc | $25,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| Hand In Paw Inc | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Health And Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Hearts Of Wheels | $22,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Higher Purpose Inc | $50,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Highlander Research & Education Center | $12,500 | New Market, TN, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Hispanic Interest Coalition Of Alabama | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Indianapolis Monumental Marathon | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Mcrae Learning Center Inc | $52,500 | Selma, AL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Mcwane Science Center | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Metro West Ministries | $5,000 | Fairfield, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Move Gulf Coast Community Development | $53,000 | Mobile, AL, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| New Life Christian School Of Excellence | $17,500 | Bessemer, AL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Oasis Counseling Center For Women & Children | $32,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Health & Social Services | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| Spring Valley School Foundation | $48,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| The Center For Violence Prevention | $5,000 | Pearl, MS, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| The Tender Foundation | $7,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Transgender Advocates Knowledge Empowering | $62,500 | Washington, DC, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| United Saints Recovery Project | $5,000 | New Orleams, LA, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Ymca Junius Ward Johnson Memorial | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MS, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Youth Serve Inc | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Youth Towers Inc | $32,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| African Children's Mission Inc | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Casa Mississippi Inc | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Diaper Bank Of North Carolina | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| F3 Birmingham Foundation | $1,100 | Trussville, AL, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Father Mckenna Center Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Fpc Action Foundation | $2,500 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| Friends Of Jemison Park | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental And Community Support | 2022 |
| Greater Birmingham Humane Society | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Health And Community Support | 2022 |
| Lifeline Animal Project Inc | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Health And Community Support | 2022 |
| Maranathan Family Learning Center And Academy | $7,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Mountain Brook Library Foundation | $10,000 | Mountain Brook, AL, US | Education And Community Support | 2022 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | $2,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| National Summer Learning Association | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $2,500 | Washingon, DC, US | Health | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Nashville | $7,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Social Assistance And Community Support | 2022 |
| Rural Dog Rescue Inc | $5,000 | Washingon, DC, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Southern Vision Alliance | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| Southerners On New Ground Inc | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| The Center For Executive Leadership | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Community Support And Education | 2022 |
| Alaquest Collaborative For Education | $57,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational Assistance | 2022 |
| Cahaba River Society | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Covenant House Georgia Inc | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Ecumenical Ministries Inc | $20,000 | Fairhope, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Ekvnv Yefolecvlke | $32,500 | Weogufka, AL, US | Social/environmental | 2022 |
| Grassroots International Inc | $25,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| Hand In Paw Inc | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Health And Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Hearts Of Wheels | $22,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Higher Purpose Inc | $50,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Highlander Research & Education Center | $12,500 | New Market, TN, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Hispanic Interest Coalition Of Alabama | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Indianapolis Monumental Marathon | $10,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Mcrae Learning Center Inc | $52,500 | Selma, AL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Mcwane Science Center | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Metro West Ministries | $5,000 | Fairfield, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Move Gulf Coast Community Development | $53,000 | Mobile, AL, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| New Life Christian School Of Excellence | $17,500 | Bessemer, AL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Oasis Counseling Center For Women & Children | $32,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Health & Social Services | 2022 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| Spring Valley School Foundation | $48,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2022 |
| The Center For Violence Prevention | $5,000 | Pearl, MS, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| The Tender Foundation | $7,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Transgender Advocates Knowledge Empowering | $62,500 | Washington, DC, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| United Saints Recovery Project | $5,000 | New Orleams, LA, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Ymca Junius Ward Johnson Memorial | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MS, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Youth Serve Inc | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Youth Towers Inc | $32,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| African Children's Mission Inc | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Casa Mississippi Inc | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| Diaper Bank Of North Carolina | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| F3 Birmingham Foundation | $1,100 | Trussville, AL, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Father Mckenna Center Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Fpc Action Foundation | $2,500 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| Friends Of Jemison Park | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental And Community Support | 2022 |
| Greater Birmingham Humane Society | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Health And Community Support | 2022 |
| Lifeline Animal Project Inc | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Health And Community Support | 2022 |
| Maranathan Family Learning Center And Academy | $7,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Education | 2022 |
| Mountain Brook Library Foundation | $10,000 | Mountain Brook, AL, US | Education And Community Support | 2022 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission | $2,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Social Assistance | 2022 |
| National Summer Learning Association | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $2,500 | Washingon, DC, US | Health | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of Nashville | $7,500 | Nashville, TN, US | Social Assistance And Community Support | 2022 |
| Rural Dog Rescue Inc | $5,000 | Washingon, DC, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Southern Vision Alliance | $2,500 | Durham, NC, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| Southerners On New Ground Inc | $2,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | Social Justice | 2022 |
| The Center For Executive Leadership | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Community Support And Education | 2022 |
| Adelante Alabama Worker Center | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Justice | 2021 |
| Alaquest Collaborative For Education | $32,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational Assistance | 2021 |
| Birmingham Education Foundation | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Cahaba River Society | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental | 2021 |
| Dynamite Hill Smithfield Community Land Fund | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Ecumenical Ministries Inc | $20,000 | Fairhope, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2021 |
| Ekvnv Yefoleckvlke | $30,000 | Weogufka, AL, US | Social/environmental | 2021 |
| First Light Inc | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2021 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Environmental | 2021 |
| Gideons Army Grassroots Army For Children | $35,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Social Assistance | 2021 |
| Grassroots International Inc | $25,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | Social Justice | 2021 |
| Greater Birmingham Ministires | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Hearts Of Wheels | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2021 |
| Higher Purpose Inc | $100,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Highlander Research & Education Center | $40,000 | New Market, TN, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Hispanic Interest Coalition Of Alabama | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2021 |
| Indianapolis Monumental Marathon | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Martha's Table | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Mcwane Science Center | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Mitchell's Place | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Health & Social Services | 2021 |
| Oasis Counseling Center For Women & Children | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Health & Social Services | 2021 |
| Reverse The Cycle Of Incarceration | $25,000 | East Point, GA, US | Social Justice | 2021 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $2,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Justice | 2021 |
| Spring Valley School Foundation | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| The Foundry Ministries | $5,000 | Bessemer, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2021 |
| The Tender Foundation | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Social Assistance | 2021 |
| Transgender Advocates Knowledge Empowering | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Social Justice | 2021 |
| United Methodist Childrens Home | $30,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2021 |
| Wiregrass Habitat For Humanity | $15,000 | Dothan, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2021 |
| Ymca Junius Ward Johnson Memorial | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MS, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Youth Towers Inc | $27,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2021 |
| Mcrae Learning Center Inc | $95,000 | Selma, AL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Move Gulf Coast Community Development | $100,000 | Mobile, AL, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Atlanta Children's Shelter Inc | $3,100 | Atlanta, GA, US | Social Assistance | 2021 |
| Covenant House Georgia Inc | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Social Assistance | 2021 |
| Family Ymca-ywco Of The Csra | $10,000 | Augusta, GA, US | Social Assistance | 2021 |
| Vestavia Hills City Schools Foundation | $1,100 | Vestavia Hills, AL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Birmingham Zoo Inc | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Foundation For Louisiana | $5,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| First Help Inc | $7,500 | Akron, OH, US | Social Awareness | 2021 |
| Alabama Arise | $15,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Social Awareness & Assistance | 2021 |
| The Women's Fund Of Greater Birmingham | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Assistance | 2021 |
| Red Mountain Theatre Company | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| A Education Paertnership | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| New Life Christian School Of Excellence | $15,000 | Bessemer, AL, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Alabama Justice Initiative | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Social Justice | 2021 |
| Fund For Southern Communities | $5,000 | Decatur, GA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Inquiring Systems Inc | $10,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Hand In Paw Inc | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | Health And Social Assistance | 2021 |
| Graves County Board Of Education | $5,000 | Mayfield, KY, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Adelante Alabama Worker Center | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Alabama Coalition For Immigrant Justice | $25,000 | Irondale, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Alaquest Collaborative For Education | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Americans For Immigrant Justice | $20,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Birmingham Education Foundation | $70,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cahaba River Society | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham | $27,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Cornerstone Schools Of Alabama | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Durham Proud Program Inc | $20,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ecumenical Ministries Inc | $25,000 | Fairhope, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ekvnv Yefoleckvlke | $55,000 | Weogufka, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| El Futuro Inc | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| El Pueblo Inc | $12,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Federation Of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund | $10,000 | East Point, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| First Light Inc | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Freshwater Land Trust | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Gideons Army Grassroots Army For Children | $37,500 | Nashville, TN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Good Shepherd Community Center | $5,000 | Vicksburg, MS, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Grassroots International Inc | $25,000 | Jamaica Plain, MA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Greater Birmingham Ministires | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Higher Purpose Inc | $50,000 | Clarksdale, MS, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Highlander Research & Education Center | $77,500 | New Market, TN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Hispanic Interest Coalition Of Alabama | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Indianapolis Monumental Marathon | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Magic Moments Inc | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Martha's Table | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Metro West Ministries | $5,000 | Fairfield, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mitchell's Place | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Oasis Counseling Center For Women & Children | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Restoreher Us America For Alabama Justice Initiative | $10,000 | Red Oak, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Reverse The Cycle Of Incarceration | $25,000 | East Point, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Spring Valley School Foundation | $45,100 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Center For Violence Prevention | $30,000 | Pearl, MS, US | General Support | 2020 |
| United Methodist Childrens Home | $30,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| United Way Of West Central Mississippi | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MS, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Wiregrass Habitat For Humanity | $12,500 | Dothan, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ymca Junius Ward Johnson Memorial | $10,000 | Vicksburg, MS, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Youth Serve Inc | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Youth Towers Inc | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Ywca Of Central Alabama | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Pack Health Llc | $33,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Alabama Chilhood Food Solutions | $10,000 | Sylacauga, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Arts Business Collaborative Inc | $10,000 | Long Island City, NY, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Buckeye Environmental Network | $5,000 | Athens, OH, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Dynamite Hill Smithfield Community Land Fund | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Hearts Of Wheels | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Honor The Earth | $2,500 | Callaway, MN, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Lc & Lillie Cox Haven Of Hope | $10,000 | Danville, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Magic City Acceptance Center | $250 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Mcwane Science Center | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Project South Elimination Of Poverty | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Southside Baptist Church | $15,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| St Lukes Epicopal Church | $15,000 | Mountain Brook, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Tender Foundation | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Foundry Ministries | $5,000 | Bessemer, AL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Transgender Advocates Knowledge Empowering | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2020 |
| United Saints Recovery Project | $5,000 | New Orleams, LA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| A Education Partnership | $15,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Alabama Coalition For Immigrant Justice | $10,000 | Irondale, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Alaquest Collaborative For Education | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham | $3,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Ecumenical Ministries Inc | $20,000 | Foley, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| El Futuro Inc | $11,250 | Durham, NC, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | $5,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Highlander Research & Education Center | $130,900 | New Market, TN, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Inc | $15,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Metro West Ministries | $5,000 | Fairfield, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| National Conference For Community & Justice | $10,000 | Windsor, CT, US | General Support | 2018 |
| New York Cares Inc | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Oasis Counseling Center | $32,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Project South | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Rotary Club Foundation Of Birmingham | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Reverse The Cycle Of Incarceration | $25,000 | East Point, GA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Shared Interest Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Southside Baptist Church | $10,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Spring Valley School Foundation | $70,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital Inc | $10,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Support | 2018 |
| St Lukes Episcopal Church | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| United Methodist Childrens Home | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Under His Wings Inc | $11,000 | Robertsdale, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Birmingham Education Foundation | $30,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Grassroots International | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Sloss Furnaces Foundation Inc | $12,500 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Sportmen's Tennis & Enrichment Center | $15,000 | Dorchester, MA, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Youth Serve Inc | $20,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Youth Towers Inc | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Wiregrass Habitat For Humanity | $10,000 | Dothan, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Ywca Of Central Alabama | $26,900 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2018 |
| United Way Of West Central Mississippi | $5,000 | Vicksburg, MS, US | General Support | 2018 |
| Alaquest Collaborative For Education | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Aids Alabama Inc | $50,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| A Education Partnership | $45,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Concerns For Police Survivors | $10,000 | Camdenton, MO, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Domestic Violence Legal Empowerment And Appeals Project | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Fugees Family Inc | $5,000 | Columbus, OH, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Friends Of Dekalb Animals Inc | $3,000 | Clarkston, GA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Highlander Research & Education Center | $5,000 | New Market, TN, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Indianapolis Monumental Marathon Inc | $5,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund | $5,000 | Camp Pendleton, CA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| New American Pathways | $5,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Magic Moments Inc | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Marion Medical Mission | $2,000 | Marion, IL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Metro West Ministries | $5,000 | Fairfield, AL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| New York Cares Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Oasis Counseling Center | $25,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Pilots For Christ | $5,000 | Monroeville, AL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Spring Valley School Foundation | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospital Inc | $5,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Trans United Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Southside Baptist Church | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Red Mountain Park Fund | $5,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Reverse The Cycle Of Incarceration | $25,000 | East Point, GA, US | General Support | 2017 |
| United Methodist Childrens Home | $35,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| University Of Texas Foundation | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Shared Interest Inc | $150,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2017 |
| Ymca Of Central Alabama | $27,000 | Birmingham, AL, US | General Support | 2017 |
| The Carter Center | $12,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Better Place Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 63-1198327 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1900 CRESTWOOD BLVD STE 300 Irondale, AL 35210-2057 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Better Place Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres/treas/director | William T Ratliff Iii |
|---|---|
| Director | Carl A Lessman |
Forms 990-PF
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