Better Way Foundation
Minneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 363608625 · Private foundation
Better Way Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.4M in grants paid and $58.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 190 individual grants from this funder — $8.8M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Better Way Foundation funds
Better Way Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, faith-based (christian), higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, indigenous, men boys, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Boston College Expansion and Evaluation of City Connects in New Early Childhood Settings and Populations | Chestnut Hill, MA | $200K | 2020 |
| Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Cultural Curriculum for Weetumuw School and Beyond! | Mashpee, MA | $200K | 2024 |
| University of Notre Dame American Indian Catholic Schools Network (AICSN) Support 2020-2024 | Notre Dame, IN | $185K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Better Way Foundation
Better Way Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Better Way Foundation
- Does Better Way Foundation accept grant applications?
- Better Way Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Better Way Foundation fund?
- Better Way Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Trustees of Boston College, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, University of Notre Dame. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Better Way Foundation give in grants?
- Better Way Foundation reported $2.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.8M over 190 grants.
- Where is Better Way Foundation located?
- Better Way Foundation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363608625.
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