A Better Way Foundation Abwf Inc
A better way foundation provides fiscal sponsorship and technical assistance to grassroots organizing groups in Connecticut.
A Better Way Foundation Abwf Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,163,426
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,213,331
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $80,831
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,064,230
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who A Better Way Foundation Abwf Inc funds
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,163,426 | $3,213,331 | $3,064,230 | — | — | $80,831 |
| 2024 | $3,915,799 | $3,422,769 | $2,299,338 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $2,787,542 | $2,776,809 | $1,582,688 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,600,367 | $1,320,077 | $993,655 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $778,048 | $1,381,892 | $1,252,024 | — | — | $282 |
| 2020 | $647,352 | $1,207,975 | $774,173 | $13,700 | 2 | $1,465 |
About A Better Way Foundation Abwf Inc
Based on IRS filings
A Better Way Foundation Abwf Inc is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in New Haven, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $81K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
A Better Way Foundation Abwf Inc is led by Erick Burt Carrion Rivera, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erick Burt Carrion Rivera
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Earl Bloodworth
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Burfoot
Interim Co E
Interim Co-E → Interim Co E, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$82K (2025)
Sarana Carter
Interim Co E
Interim Co-E → Interim Co E, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$120K (2025)
Steve Borla
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Jennifer Quaye-Hudson (2022–2024) — Executive Di
- Former: Jose Alfaro (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Keren Salim (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Stephen A. Borla (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Yanitza Cubilette (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Yantiza Cubilette (2022) — Director
- Former: Addys M Castillo (2020–2021) — Chair Person
- Former: Erick Carrion (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Matthew Mitchell (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $120K, to Sarana Carter (Interim Co E). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about A Better Way Foundation Abwf Inc
How large is A Better Way Foundation Abwf Inc?
A Better Way Foundation Abwf Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What is A Better Way Foundation Abwf Inc?
A Better Way Foundation Abwf Inc is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in New Haven, CT. It holds $4.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does A Better Way Foundation Abwf Inc operate?
A Better Way Foundation Abwf Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is A Better Way Foundation Abwf Inc's EIN?
A Better Way Foundation Abwf Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1576383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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