Making Life Better Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 87-2514444 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$165K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $24,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Highly-Johansen Homes Build Weekend fund | $96,000 |
| Won by One to Jamaica | Dubois, PA | Construction fund for a classroom at St. Jago All Age School in Jamaica to alleviate overcrowding | $24,000 |
| Partners in Housing Inc a Colorado Non-Profit Corp | Colorado Spgs, CO | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Center for Applied Learning and Leadership | Colorado Spgs, CO | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| University Schools | Colorado Spgs, CO | To purchase chromebooks for classroom use | $7,000 |
| Food Bank of North Alabama | Huntsville, AL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Colorado Consortium for Earth and Space Science Ed | Colorado Spgs, CO | Back-to-School Science Event | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $137,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $95,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349101681
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2514444
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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