Better Place Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 63-1198327 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$883K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$14.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $22,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaquest Collaborative for Education | Birmingham, AL | Educational assistance | $70,000 |
| Gideons Army Grassroots Army for Children | Nashville, TN | Social assistance | $64,000 |
| Cahaba River Society | Birmingham, AL | Environmental | $62,500 |
| Youth Towers Inc | Birmingham, AL | Social assistance | $50,000 |
| Empower Schools of Alabama | Bessemer, AL | Educational | $50,000 |
| Mcrae Learning Center Inc | Selma, AL | Educational | $45,000 |
| Spring Valley School Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Educational | $40,000 |
| Embrace Alabama Kids | Montgomery, AL | Community support | $35,000 |
| Mcwane Science Center | Birmingham, AL | Educational | $32,500 |
| Oasis Counseling Center for Women & Children | Birmingham, AL | Health & social services | $30,000 |
| H3w Inc | Bessemer, AL | Environmental and community support | $30,000 |
| Hearts of Wheels | Birmingham, AL | Social assistance | $25,000 |
| Showing Up for Racial Justice Education Fund | Buffalo, NY | Social justice | $25,000 |
| Highlander Research & Education Center | New Market, TN | Educational | $22,500 |
| YMCA Junius Ward Johnson Memorial | Vicksburg, MS | Community support | $22,500 |
| Alabama Oncology Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Medical research | $20,100 |
| Ecumenical Ministries Inc | Fairhope, AL | Social assistance | $20,000 |
| Ekvnv Yefolecvlke | Weogufka, AL | Social/Environmental | $20,000 |
| Under His Wings Inc | Robertsdale, AL | Social assistance | $20,000 |
| Youth Serve Inc | Birmingham, AL | Social assistance | $20,000 |
| Vicksburg Catholic School | Vicksburg, MS | Educational | $20,000 |
| Bessemer Redevelopment Corp | Bessemer, AL | Community support and development | $17,500 |
| Indianapolis Monumental Marathon | Indianapolis, IN | Community support | $10,000 |
| The Center for Executive Leadership | Birmingham, AL | Community support and education | $10,000 |
| Transgender Advocates Knowledge Empowering | Washington, DC | Social justice | $10,000 |
| Central Brevard Humane Society Inc | Cocoa, FL | Health and community support | $10,000 |
| Edge Youth Leadership | San Leandro, CA | Community support | $10,000 |
| Haitian Bridge Alliance | San Diego, CA | Social justice | $10,000 |
| Holcomb Ministries | Vestavia Hills, AL | Health and community support | $7,500 |
| Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition | Franklin, TN | Health support | $7,500 |
| Berkshire Hills Music Academy Inc | South Hadley, MA | Community support | $5,000 |
| City Parks Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Community support | $5,000 |
| Citylax Inc | New York, NY | Community support | $5,000 |
| Fpc Action Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Social justice | $5,000 |
| Maranathan Family Learning Center and Academy | Birmingham, AL | Educational | $5,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Birmingham, AL | Social justice | $5,000 |
| Springmont School Inc | Atlanta, GA | Educational | $5,000 |
| Purpose Built Communities | Atlanta, GA | Community support | $4,400 |
| Lifeline Animal Project Inc | Atlanta, GA | Health and community support | $4,000 |
| The Tender Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Social assistance | $3,000 |
| Marion Medical Mission | Marion, IL | Health and community support | $3,000 |
| Building Peace Inc | Lawrence, KS | Social assistance | $2,500 |
| Greater Birmingham Humane Society | Birmingham, AL | Health and community support | $2,500 |
| Hand in Paw Inc | Birmingham, AL | Health and social assistance | $2,500 |
| Rahab's Sisters | Portland, OR | Community support | $2,500 |
| The Penny Foundation | LA Marque, TX | Community support | $2,500 |
| Alabama Initiative for Independent Journalism | Birmingham, AL | Educational | $2,500 |
| Campus Outreach Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Community support | $1,000 |
| Sameyou Foundation | UK | Health and community support | $1,000 |
| Higher Purpose Inc | Clarksdale, MS | Community support | $100 |
| Nova Ukraine | San Jose, CA | Humanitarian support | $100 |
| National Fallen Firefighter's Foundation | Emitsburg, MD | Community support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $883,300 | 52 |
| 2023 | $863,255 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349100743
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 63-1198327
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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