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The Better Angels Society Inc

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 454587107  ·  Private foundation

The Better Angels Society Inc is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $13.0M in annual giving against $29.3M in assets. This page documents the 43 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Better Angels Society Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$13.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$29.3M
Total assets
43
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Better Angels Society Inc funds

The Better Angels Society Inc's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Better Angels Society Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc
SUPPORT FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTARY FILMS, OUTREACH, EDUCATION
Arlington, VA$11.3M2024
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc
SUPPORT FOR FILMS, OUTREACH, EDUCATION
Arlington, VA$11.1M2020
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc
SUPPORT FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTARY FILMS, OUTREACH, EDUCATION
Arlington, VA$10.9M2023
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc
SUPPORT FOR FILMS, OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND CIVIC DISCOURSE
Arlington, VA$10.9M2018
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc
SUPPORT FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTARY FILMS, OUTREACH, EDUCATION
Arlington, VA$8.2M2022
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc
SUPPORT FOR FILMS, OUTREACH, EDUCATION
Arlington, VA$7.1M2019
Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc
FILM PRODUCTION SUPPORT
Arlington, VA$6.3M2017
Skiff Mountain Films
SUPPORT FOR FILMS, OUTREACH, EDUCATION AND CIVIC DISCOURSE
New York, NY$763K2018
Skiff Mountain Films
SUPPORT FOR FILMS, OUTREACH, EDUCATION
New York, NY$720K2019
Library of Congress
SUPPORT FOR LIBRARY OF CONGRESS/LAVINE/KEN BURNS PRIZE FOR FILM
Washington, DC$400K2022
Pbs Foundation
GRANT TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES
Arlington, VA$307K2020
Wnet
SUPPORT FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTARY FILMS, OUTREACH, EDUCATION
New York, NY$281K2022
Wgbh Educational Foundation
SUPPORT FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTARY FILMS, OUTREACH, EDUCATION
Boston, MA$280K2024
Wgbh Educational Foundation
SUPPORT FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTARY FILMS, OUTREACH, EDUCATION
Boston, MA$267K2023
Skiff Mountain Films
SUPPORT FOR FILMS, OUTREACH, EDUCATION
New York, NY$216K2020

The Better Angels Society Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$6.4M
2018$11.6M
2019$8.0M
2020$12.0M
2022$9.3M
2023$11.4M
2024$12.1M

How to apply for funding from The Better Angels Society Inc

The Better Angels Society Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at thebetterangelssociety.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Better Angels Society Inc

Does The Better Angels Society Inc accept grant applications?
The Better Angels Society Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Better Angels Society Inc fund?
The Better Angels Society Inc's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc, Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc, Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Better Angels Society Inc give in grants?
The Better Angels Society Inc reported $13.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $70.8M over 43 grants.
Where is The Better Angels Society Inc located?
The Better Angels Society Inc is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 454587107.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Better Angels Society Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Better Angels Society Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.