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Betterworld Trust is a private trust based in FALLBROOK, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Larry W Joseph. It holds total assets of $36K. Annual income is reported at N/A. Total assets have grown from $173 in 2011 to $36K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of international. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Betterworld Trust has made 55 grants totaling $747K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $131K in 2020 to $167K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $449K distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, California, Minnesota, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 15 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.
Betterworld Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of international. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 55 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, CA, MN.
Betterworld Trust has distributed a total of $747K across 55 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K.
Betterworld Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Betterworld Trust is headquartered in FALLBROOK, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Garrett | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$36K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$36K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
55
Total Giving
$747K
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baja BoundUNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR TERRA FIRMA | San Diego, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| Last Mile HealthIMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES IN LIBERIA | Boston, MA | $100K | 2023 |
| Books For AfricaCOLLECT, SORT, SHIP AND DISTRIBUTE BOOKS TO CHILDREN OF AFRICA | St Paul, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Senior CareOFFERS SERVICES & RESOURCES TO SENIORS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY | Fallbrook, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Fallbrook Art CenterART EDUCATION AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS | Fallbrook, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Plant With PurposeFIGHTING GLOBAL POVERTY & ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Fallbrook Food PantryGRANT FOR NUTRITIONAL KITCHEN | Fallbrook, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Baja Educational InitiativeCHALLENGE GRANT | Chula Vista, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Fallbrook A LeerfuesdBRING LITERACY TO THE HOMES OF YOUNG CHILDREN | Fallbrook, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Focusing PhilanthropyCHALLENGE GRANT FOR CASA;SERVICES AND EDUCATIONS FOR FOSTER YOUTH | Santa Monica, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of North CountyPROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE | Fallbrook, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Jewish United FundPROVIDES HUMANITARIAN RELIEF FOR UKRAINE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| World Central KitchenGRANTS FOR UKRAINE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Words AliveLITERACY PROGRAMS | San Diego, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Fallbrook Village AssociationREVITALIZE FALLBROOK ECONOMICALLY, CULTURALLY, AND PHYSICALLY | Fallbrook, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Fallbrook Art AssociationPROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT FOR VISUAL ARTISTS TO CONNECT, GROW & THRIVE | Fallbrook, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Yosemite ConservancyFUNDS GRANTS FOR RESTORATION, RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Washington, DC | $500 | 2022 |
| EdifyUNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR THE BETTERWORLD TRUST | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2020 |
| Corazon De VidaUNRESTRICTED GRANTPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | Irvine, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Fallbrook Senior CenterHOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM | Fallbrook, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| Zion Christian SchoolPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | Fallbrook, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Pedagogical Institute Of LaGRANT FOR STORAGE AREA | Los Angeles, CA | $900 | 2020 |
| Christ The King Lutheran PreschoolPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS | Fallbrook, CA | $300 | 2020 |