A Just Better Foundation
Historical FunderReddick, Illinois · EIN 93-4492691 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ANDREW BERGAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 35867 E 3200 N ROAD, REDDICK IL 60961 |
| Phone | 8156741911 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIAL FORMS ARE REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Fire Safety Alliance | Mt Prospect, IL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Krulac Foundation | Canton, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cu Welfare Foundation | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Friends of Will University | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Global Sojourns Giving Circle | Vancouver, WA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Phoenix Society | Kentwood, MI | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| United Way of Champaign County | Savoy, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club | Champaign, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Brain Tumor Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($29,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $101,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611529349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-4492691
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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