Help Better Lives Inc
Accepts applications
Help Better Lives Inc is a private foundation in Seal Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $193,607 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,974 and the largest $92,520. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$193,607
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,974
- Largest grant$92,520
- Assets$436,618
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $191,325 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $149,119 | 9 | $424,921 |
| 2024 | $191,325 | 9 | $448,968 |
| 2025 | $193,607 | 9 | $436,618 |
How to apply
| Contact | Christopher Wade 1716 Catalina Avenue, Seal Beach, CA 90740 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (562) 431-9593 |
| What to submit | Please contact christopher wade at chris.wade@wfcf.org |
| Restrictions | Activities should be consistent with the foundation's mission. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Help Better Lives Inc funds
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tupendane Company | Assist schools to feed students and improve facilities. | $92,520 |
| Peaksneng Thormacheat Shop | Assist families living in rural poverty to become food and income self-reliant. | $30,873 |
| Soda Trust | Assist schools to feed students and improve facilities. | $24,007 |
| Kikundi Cha Mafanikio | Assist families living in rural poverty to become food and income self-reliant. | $11,274 |
| Wamukisa Support Organization | Assist families living in rural poverty to become food and income self-reliant. | $10,974 |
| Upendo Agribusiness | Distributing grants and providing program management services. | $9,389 |
| Lishe Bora Garden Shop | Assist families living in rural poverty to become food and income self-reliant. | $7,136 |
| Healthy Life Reinforcement | Assist families living in poverty to become food and income self-reliant. | $4,283 |
| Sunrise Organic Agri-Shop | Assist families living in rural poverty to become food and income self-reliant | $3,151 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Wade
- Jeffrey Shaw
- Gillian Perry
- Clive Perry
Questions people ask
Does Help Better Lives Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Help Better Lives Inc give?
$193,607 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,974.
Who runs Help Better Lives Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher Wade (President & Ceo), Jeffrey Shaw (Treasurer & Cfo), Gillian Perry (Secretary) and Clive Perry (Director).
What does Help Better Lives Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and food and hunger.