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Better U is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Rigney Friedman Clancy. It holds total assets of $253K. Annual income is reported at $7K. Total assets have decreased from $331K in 2011 to $246K in 2023. 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 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including California, Hawaii, New York. According to available records, Better U has made 9 grants totaling $740K, with a median grant of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $200K, with an average award of $82K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Alabama, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$82K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 9 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 U primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 9 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, AL.
Better U has distributed a total of $740K across 9 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $82K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $200K.
Better U typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Better U is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Carrey | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Rigney | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$246K
Fair Market Value
$246K
Net Worth
$246K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$5K
Distribution Amount
$12K
Total Grants
9
Total Giving
$740K
Average Grant
$82K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$200K
of 2020 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Justice InitiativeDONATION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL FUND TO FURTHER ITS MISSION | Montgomery, AL | $200K | 2020 |
| Naacp Legal Defense And Educational Fund IncDONATION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL FUND TO FURTHER ITS MISSION | New York, NY | $200K | 2020 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation - Know Your Rights CampaignDONATION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL FUND TO FURTHER ITS MISSION | Los Angeles, CA | $200K | 2020 |
| Food Finders - The Farmlink ProjectDONATION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL FUND TO FURTHER ITS MISSION | Los Alamitos, CA | $50K | 2020 |
| Citizens For DemocracyDONATION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL FUND TO FURTHER ITS MISSION | Washington, DC | $25K | 2020 |
| Black Girls CodeDONATION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL FUND TO FURTHER ITS MISSION | Oakland, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| Feed My Sheep IncDONATION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL FUND TO FURTHER ITS MISSION | Puunene, HI | $20K | 2020 |
| Calvary Chapel South Maui Food PantryDONATION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL FUND TO FURTHER ITS MISSION | Kihei, HI | $10K | 2020 |
| Kimokeo FoundationDONATION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL FUND TO FURTHER ITS MISSION | Wailuku, HI | $10K | 2020 |
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LOS ANGELES, CA
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