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Better Way Foundation Ltd is a private corporation based in CONNERSVILLE, IN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Ralph Eldridge. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $509K. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Grants were given to the north church of christ to assist in its mission to teach the gospel. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Indiana. According to available records, Better Way Foundation Ltd has made 48 grants totaling $173K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $43K and $83K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $83K distributed across 20 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $22K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Indiana, Kentucky, California, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Grants were given to the north church of christ to assist in its mission to teach the gospel.
A benevolent grant was given to sheltering wings to aid the work in assisting abused women.
A grant was given to the connersville church of christ to further it's mission to spread the gospel of jesus christ.
A grant was given to the assisting hands foundation to further its mission to the poor.
Grants were given to the north church of christ to assist in its mission to teach the gospel. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IN, KY, CA.
Better Way Foundation Ltd has distributed a total of $173K across 48 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $22K.
Better Way Foundation Ltd typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Better Way Foundation Ltd is headquartered in CONNERSVILLE, IN. While based in IN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy P Eldridge | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gerald M Eldridge | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tabitha Lewis | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa R Eldridge | ASSISTANT DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ralph N Eldridge | EXECUTIVE DI | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$57K
Total Assets
$989K
Fair Market Value
$1.1M
Net Worth
$989K
Grants Paid
$52K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$22K
Distribution Amount
$45K
Total: $964K
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$173K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope CenterGRANT | Connersville, IN | $500 | 2023 |
| Shepherds WayGRANT | Richmond, IN | $2K | 2021 |
| North Church Of ChristGRANT | Fort Wayne, IN | $22K | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne PhilharmonicGRANT | Fort Wayne, IN | $4K | 2023 |
| Fayette Community FoundationGRANT | Connersville, IN | $3K | 2023 |
| Sheltering Wings Center For WomenGRANT | Danville, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Animal CareGRANT | Fort Wayne, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Children'S ZooGRANT | Fort Wayne, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Humane Fort WayneGRANT | Fort Wayne, IN | $2K | 2023 |
| Allen County History CenterGRANT | Fort Wayne, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Crenshaw Church Of ChristGRANT | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cross Road Recovery CenterGIFT FOR ADDICTION RECOVERY | Richmond, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne BalletGRANT | Fort Wayne, IN | $1K | 2023 |
| Come And See FoundationGRANT | Colorado Springs, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| Connersville Church Of ChristGRANT DONATION | Connersville, IN | $4K | 2022 |
| Assisting Hands FoundationGRANT | Bowling Green, KY | $4K | 2022 |
| Bob BuchannonBENEVOLENT GRANT | Bowling Green, KY | $1K | 2022 |
| Laura SmithBENEVOLENT GIFT | Fort Wayne, IN | $200 | 2022 |
| Ryan JoyBENEVOLENT GIFT | Fort Wayne, IN | $2K | 2021 |
| Amy CaylorBENEVOLENT GIFT | Fort Wayne, IN | $2K | 2021 |
| Tommy PickardBIBLE SCHOOL | Fort Wayne, IN | $250 | 2021 |
| Kelsey TernetSCHOLARSHIP GIFT | Auburn, IN | $100 | 2021 |
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