Foundation for A Better World Inc
Preselected recipients only
Foundation for A Better World Inc is a private foundation in Marietta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $600,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.2 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$247 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.2 million the year before.
36% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.2 million | 28 | $235 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 30 | $247 million |
How to apply
Foundation for A Better World Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Foundation for A Better World Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Ohio. It also paid $175,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $714,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $350,000 |
| California | 2 | $325,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $320,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $235,580 |
| New York | 1 | $200,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $150,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $120,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $110,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cooperative for Education | Program expenses | $600,000 |
| KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools | Program expenses | $250,000 |
| Population Services Intern | Program expenses | $250,000 |
| The Wikimedia Foundation Inc | Program expenses | $250,000 |
| Iniciativa Guatemala | Program expenses | $200,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Program expenses | $200,000 |
| Asopuente International Inc | Program expenses | $150,000 |
| Growth Through Learning | Program expenses | $150,000 |
| Urologic Cancer Foundation | Program expenses | $120,000 |
| Barnesville Hospital | Program expenses | $102,000 |
| Wings | Program expenses | $100,000 |
| Worldreader | Program expenses | $75,000 |
| Fundacion Maria Y Antonio Goubaud Carrera (Fundamag) | Program expenses | $60,000 |
| Population Media Center | Program expenses | $60,000 |
| Bipartisan Policy Center | Program expenses | $50,000 |
| Creamos | Program expenses | $50,000 |
| Create Your Dreams | Program expenses | $50,000 |
| Focus on Tanzanian Communities | Program expenses | $50,000 |
| Fundaemi | Program expenses | $50,000 |
| Latin American Association | Program expenses | $50,000 |
| Maya Health Alliance | Program expenses | $50,000 |
| Powerup Scholarship Fund Inc | Program expenses | $50,000 |
| Rising Star Outreach | Program expenses | $50,000 |
| Fundacion Maria Y Antonio Goubaud Carrera (Fundamag) | Program expenses | $40,000 |
| Planting Seeds Internation | Program expenses | $40,000 |
| Grafton Church | Program expenses | $35,580 |
| Fundaemi | Program expenses | $25,000 |
| Westville United Methodist Church | Program expenses | $12,000 |
| Population Connection | Program expenses | $10,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Program expenses | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Claugus
- Melissa Claugus
- Thomas Claugus II
- Gregory Claugus
- Michael Claugus
- Adam Hoffman
- Kevin Chrisco
- Isabel Cadena
Questions people ask
Does Foundation for A Better World Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foundation for A Better World Inc give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Foundation for A Better World Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Claugus (Director / Vice President), Melissa Claugus (Director / Secretary), Thomas Claugus II (Director / Treasurer) and Gregory Claugus (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Foundation for A Better World Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and health.