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Also known as: FKA THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
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Better Place Foundation is a private corporation based in IRONDALE, AL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is William T Ratliff Jr. It holds total assets of $11.9M. Annual income is reported at $5.9M. Total assets have grown from $6.3M in 2011 to $11.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Alabama and Georgia. According to available records, Better Place Foundation has made 144 grants totaling $2.5M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $1M in 2021 to $1.5M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K, with an average award of $18K. The foundation has supported 75 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Alabama, Mississippi, District of Columbia, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 50 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Better Place Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 144 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AL, MS, DC.
Better Place Foundation has distributed a total of $2.5M across 144 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $18K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K.
Better Place Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Better Place Foundation is headquartered in IRONDALE, AL. While based in AL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William T Ratliff Iii | PRES/TREAS/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carl A Lessman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$11.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$8.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
144
Total Giving
$2.5M
Average Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
75
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transgender Advocates Knowledge EmpoweringSOCIAL JUSTICE | Washington, DC | $63K | 2022 |
| Alaquest Collaborative For EducationEDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE | Birmingham, AL | $58K | 2022 |
| Move Gulf Coast Community DevelopmentCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Mobile, AL | $53K | 2022 |
| Mcrae Learning Center IncEDUCATIONAL | Selma, AL | $53K | 2022 |
| Higher Purpose IncCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Clarksdale, MS | $50K | 2022 |
| Spring Valley School FoundationEDUCATIONAL | Birmingham, AL | $48K | 2022 |
| Youth Towers IncSOCIAL ASSISTANCE | Birmingham, AL | $33K | 2022 |
| Oasis Counseling Center For Women & ChildrenHEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES | Birmingham, AL | $33K | 2022 |
| Ekvnv YefolecvlkeSOCIAL/ENVIRONMENTAL | Weogufka, AL | $33K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Greater BirminghamCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Birmingham, AL | $30K | 2022 |
| Grassroots International IncSOCIAL JUSTICE | Jamaica Plain, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Hearts Of WheelsSOCIAL ASSISTANCE | Birmingham, AL | $23K | 2022 |
| Ecumenical Ministries IncSOCIAL ASSISTANCE | Fairhope, AL | $20K | 2022 |
| Cahaba River SocietyENVIRONMENTAL | Birmingham, AL | $20K | 2022 |
| African Children'S Mission IncSOCIAL ASSISTANCE | Birmingham, AL | $20K | 2022 |
| Youth Serve IncSOCIAL ASSISTANCE | Birmingham, AL | $20K | 2022 |
| New Life Christian School Of ExcellenceEDUCATIONAL | Bessemer, AL | $18K | 2022 |
| Highlander Research & Education CenterEDUCATIONAL | New Market, TN | $13K | 2022 |
| Ymca Junius Ward Johnson MemorialCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Vicksburg, MS | $10K | 2022 |
| Indianapolis Monumental MarathonCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Indianapolis, IN | $10K | 2022 |
| The Center For Executive LeadershipCOMMUNITY SUPPORT AND EDUCATION | Birmingham, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Mountain Brook Library FoundationEDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Mountain Brook, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Hispanic Interest Coalition Of AlabamaSOCIAL ASSISTANCE | Birmingham, AL | $10K | 2022 |
| Maranathan Family Learning Center And AcademyEDUCATION | Birmingham, AL | $8K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of NashvilleSOCIAL ASSISTANCE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $8K | 2022 |
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