Better Life Foundation
Accepts applications
Better Life Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $62,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $13,500 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$62,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$13,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $35,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $670,521 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 4 | $773,954 |
| 2025 | $62,000 | 4 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Vaughan W McRae 1515 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (601) 944-0200 |
What Better Life Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 2 | $42,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Galloway United Methodist | To support the programs of the organization | $30,000 |
| The University of the South | To support the programs of the organization | $15,000 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal School | To support the programs of the organization | $12,000 |
| Community School | To support the programs of the organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vaughan W McRae
- Nora Frances McRae
- Douglas Vaughan McRae
Questions people ask
Does Better Life Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Better Life Foundation give?
$62,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $13,500.
Who runs Better Life Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vaughan W McRae (President), Nora Frances McRae (Director) and Douglas Vaughan McRae (Director).
What does Better Life Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.