The Better Living Foundation
Accepts applications
The Better Living Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $251,500 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$251,500
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $151,000 the year before.
9% of its 2024 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 | $151,000 | 32 | $798,457 |
| 2024 | $251,500 | 35 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard L Nunley PO Box 7627, Charlottesville, VA 22906-7627 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (434) 973-4333 |
| What to submit | Application should be in writing and include description and exempt status of organization and nature of request. |
| Restrictions | Grants are only made to public charities - no grants are made to individuals. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Better Living Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 35 | $251,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | General purpose of donee | $60,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | General purpose of donee | $30,000 |
| Salvation Army | General purpose of donee | $15,000 |
| Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc | General purpose of donee | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General purpose of donee | $10,000 |
| United Way | General purpose of donee | $10,000 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | General purpose of donee | $6,000 |
| Charlottesville Free Clinic | General purpose of donee | $6,000 |
| Emergency Food Network | General purpose of donee | $6,000 |
| Fluvanna Meals on Wheels | General purpose of donee | $6,000 |
| Madison House | General purpose of donee | $6,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge | General purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia | General purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Building Goodness Foundation | General purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Jefferson Area Board for Aging | General purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Piedmont Family YMCA | General purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Piedmont Virginia Community College | General purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Readykids | General purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| The Soho Center | General purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia Health Foundation | General purpose of donee | $5,000 |
| Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad | General purpose of donee | $4,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | General purpose of donee | $4,000 |
| Pacem | General purpose of donee | $4,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesvillealbemarle | General purpose of donee | $3,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Hospice of the Piedmont | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Innisfree | General purpose of donee | $3,000 |
| Girl Scouts of America | General purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| Piedmont Casa Inc | General purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| The Center at Belvedere | General purpose of donee | $2,500 |
| Foothills Child Advocacy Center | General purpose of donee | $2,000 |
| Virginia Discovery Museum | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Virginia Institute of Autism | General purpose of donee | $1,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General purpose of donee | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard L Nunley
- Julia G Nunley
- John G Nunley
- Caroline N Satira
Questions people ask
Does The Better Living Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Better Living Foundation give?
$251,500 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Better Living Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard L Nunley (Pres/Dir), Julia G Nunley (Sec/Treas/Dir), John G Nunley (Vice President/Dir) and Caroline N Satira (Director).
What does The Better Living Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, food and hunger and youth programs.