Initiative for a Better Society
Invitation OnlyMt Juliet, Tennessee · EIN 87-2940451 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3,000
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$202K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
90% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Inc | Chattanooga, TN | general purpose | $1,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch Center | New York, NY | general support | $1,000 |
| Messianic Times Inc | Buffalo, NY | general support | $1,000 |
| Hidden Harbor Marine Environmental Project Inc | Marathon, FL | General Support | $0 |
| Dolphin Research Center | Grassy Key, FL | General Support | $0 |
| Friends of the Port St Lucie Botanical Gardens | Port Saint Lucie, FL | General Support | $0 |
| Amazing Animals Inc | Saint Cloud, FL | General Support | $0 |
| Florida Keys Wild Bird Center | Tavernier, FL | General Support | $0 |
| Messianic Jewish Alliance of America | Springfield, PA | General Support | $0 |
| The Edison Institute Inc | Dearborn, MI | General Support | $0 |
| Chabad of Fremont Jewish Community Center | Fremont, CA | General Support | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $5,440 | 8 |
| 2023 | $13,100 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610509349100001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2940451
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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