Better Future Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Better Future Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $111,600 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$111,600
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees93%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,000 the year before.
93% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $80,000 | 2 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 2 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $111,600 | 14 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Better Future Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Better Future Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $86,600 |
| New York | 3 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Aging Villages for All | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Lamorinda Village Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,600 |
| Village to Village Network LLC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | For Cal Performances | $6,000 |
| American Friends of Wigmore Hall Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chabot Space & Science Center Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chamber Music San Francisco | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| California Council on Science and Technology | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Center for Inquiry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Foundation for California Community Colleges | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Orinda Library Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Glyndebourne America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Orinda Network for Education | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jason Jun
- Jennifer Toy
- Larry Toy
- Pearl Toy
Questions people ask
Does Better Future Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Better Future Foundation give?
$111,600 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Better Future Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jason Jun (Treas), Jennifer Toy (Sec), Larry Toy (Dir, Pres) and Pearl Toy (VP, Sec).
What does Better Future Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.