A Just Better Foundation
Accepts applications
A Just Better Foundation is a private foundation in Reddick, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $112,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$112,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $101,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $0 | 0 | $262,467 |
| 2024 | $101,000 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $112,000 | 20 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Andrew Bergan 35867 E 3200 N Road, Reddick, IL 60961 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 674-1911 |
| What to submit | No special forms are required. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations on awards. |
What A Just Better Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $84,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Fire Safety Alliance | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Krulac Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cu Welfare Foundation | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Friends of Will University | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Carter Center | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Phoenix Society | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| United Way of Champaign County | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Brain Tumor Association | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Chicago Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Bergan
- Micah McClelland
- Melissa McClelland
Questions people ask
Does A Just Better Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does A Just Better Foundation give?
$112,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs A Just Better Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Bergan (President), Micah McClelland (Director) and Melissa McClelland (Director).
What does A Just Better Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and education.