Association for Better Living and Education International
To rid the world of its most devastating social ills -- drugs, crime, illiteracy and immorality.
Association for Better Living and Education International at a glance
In short: Association for Better Living and Education International gave $1.8M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $230K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,842,619
- +2164.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $230,327
- +1315.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $78,701
- Total assets
- $8,052,894
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Association for Better Living and Education International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Narconon of Oklahoma ($952K). Together the top 8 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 24 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Association for Better Living and Education International gives
- Giving grew 2786% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2021) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Narconon of Oklahoma Saint Louis, MO | Drug Rehabilitation Facility Upgrades and Operations | $952,196 |
| Social Betterment Properties Inc Los Angeles, CA | Drug Rehabilitation Facility Upgrades | $519,646 |
| Narconon Suncoast Clearwater, FL | Drug Rehabilitation Programs | $127,575 |
| Narconon International Los Angeles, CA | Drug Rehabilitation Programs | $117,192 |
| Narconon Pacific Coast Ojai, CA | Drug Rehabilitation Programs | $40,210 |
| Applied Scholastics International Saint Louis, MO | Education and Litereacy Programs | $39,000 |
| The Way to Happiness Foundation International Glendale, CA | Character Education Programs | $31,200 |
| Community Learning Center Inc Clearwater, FL | Education and Litereacy Programs | $15,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,052,894 | $3,029,163 | $3,226,321 | $1,842,619 | 8 | $156,806 |
| 2023 | $7,171,966 | $1,840,843 | $1,824,147 | $81,386 | 5 | $144,014 |
| 2022 | $7,650,762 | $1,836,899 | $2,011,717 | $255,450 | 5 | $33,842 |
| 2021 | $7,400,562 | $2,011,796 | $1,583,052 | $63,850 | 3 | $824 |
| 2020 | $7,269,958 | $1,947,577 | $1,636,478 | $143,668 | 3 | $4,070 |
About Association for Better Living and Education International
Based on IRS filings
Association for Better Living and Education International is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $157K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Association for Better Living and Education International is led by Shannon Walker, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 5 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shannon Walker
President & Director
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Elena Filoscia
Trustee & Non-Officer Employee
Trustee → Trustee & Non-Officer Employee, 2022
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Lynne Shape
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Feshbach
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Hochman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leidy Johanna Paez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Tofil
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Rubina Qureshi
Vice President
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Timothy Lomas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Larissa Cartwright (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Waldroff (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Shannon Walker (President/Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Association for Better Living and Education International
How much does Association for Better Living and Education International give each year?
Association for Better Living and Education International gave $1.8M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $81K across 5 grants.
What is Association for Better Living and Education International's typical grant size?
Association for Better Living and Education International's median grant in 2024 was $78,701, and its average grant was $230,327, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Association for Better Living and Education International give grants?
Association for Better Living and Education International gives mostly in Missouri: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (38%) and Florida (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saint Louis, MO (2 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Clearwater, FL (2 grants).
Does Association for Better Living and Education International give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Association for Better Living and Education International's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Drug Rehabilitation Programs" (3 grants).
Who are Association for Better Living and Education International's largest grantees?
Association for Better Living and Education International's largest 2024 grantees include Narconon of Oklahoma ($952,196), Social Betterment Properties Inc ($519,646) and Narconon Suncoast ($127,575), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Association for Better Living and Education International?
Association for Better Living and Education International reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is Association for Better Living and Education International?
Association for Better Living and Education International is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $8.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Association for Better Living and Education International's EIN?
Association for Better Living and Education International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4188814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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