Better ATX
To transform the lives of children and adults through philanthropic programs.
Key facts about Better ATX
- EIN
- 23-7307276
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $197,600
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- Average grant
- $32,933
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,246,682
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Better ATX funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Better ATX's 6 itemized 2025 grants were Texas (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Reduce school lunch debt" (5 grants).
How Better ATX gives
- Giving grew 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.2M
+6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$198K
-21.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
+500.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-87.0% YoY
About Better ATX
Based on IRS filings
Better ATX is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $198K. Net investment income was $70K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 6 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,246,682 | $4,937,858 | $4,726,986 |
| Revenue | $2,064,807 | $1,996,792 | $1,900,366 |
| Expenses | $1,832,556 | $1,841,105 | $1,466,525 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $69,916 | $55,595 | $18,150 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Austin Community College Fdn ($97,600), Austin Public Education Fund ($30,000), Pflugerville ISD ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College Fdn Austin, TX | Scholarships | $97,600 |
| Austin Public Education Fund Austin, TX | Reduce school lunch debt | $30,000 |
| Pflugerville ISD Pflugerville, TX | Reduce school lunch debt | $20,000 |
| RRISD Education Foundation Round Rock, TX | Reduce school lunch debt | $20,000 |
| Lake Travis ISD Austin, TX | Reduce school lunch debt | $15,000 |
| Leander Edu Excellence Fnd Leander, TX | Reduce school lunch debt | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Noy | President | 32 | — |
| Linda Ford | President Elect | 26 | — |
| Lisa Ottenbacher | Treasurer | 16 | — |
| Jane Traugott | VP-Philanthropy | 6 | — |
| Ann Cowan | VP-Resource Dev | 3 | — |
| Debbie Touchet | VP-Membership | 10 | — |
| Glenda Moore | VP-Strat Plan | 2 | — |
| Deborah Hornickel | VP-Mrktng/Comm | 16 | — |
| Judy Kjelland | VP-Finance | 3 | — |
| Anna Stewart | VP-Technology | 16 | — |
| Tracy Burger | Rec Secretary | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Better ATX?
Better ATX is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Austin, TX. It holds $5.2M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Better ATX?
As of 2025, Better ATX holds $5.2M in total assets with $2.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $198K in 2025.
Where does Better ATX operate?
Better ATX has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Better ATX award?
In 2025, Better ATX awarded 6 grants totaling $198K — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Better ATX's EIN?
Better ATX's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7307276. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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