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Making Life Better Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $1.3M. Annual income is reported at $513K. Total assets have grown from $325K in 2021 to $1.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2021 to 2024. According to available records, Making Life Better Foundation has made 17 grants totaling $253K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $158K in 2022 to $95K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $42K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Arizona and Colorado and Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
Making Life Better Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, CO, PA.
Making Life Better Foundation has distributed a total of $253K across 17 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $42K.
Making Life Better Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Making Life Better Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Bahr | Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kurt Kofford | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dennis Obenauf | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$1.3M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$1.3M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$253K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation IncHighly-Johansen House builds (2 houses) and Food Bags at La Hacienda Feliz | Phoenix, AZ | $42K | 2023 |
| The Center For Applied Learning And LeadershipPikes Peak Academy Scholarship Fund | Colorado Springs, CO | $10K | 2023 |
| Tri Lakes CaresGeneral & Unrestricted | Monument, CO | $3K | 2023 |
| Won By One To JamaicaConstruction of Two Homes | Dubois, PA | $11K | 2022 |
| Stablestridesequine-assisted POST program | Elbert, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| M BledsoeHardship Assistance Grant | Monument, CO | $3K | 2022 |