Better ATX
To transform the lives of children and adults through philanthropic programs.
Better ATX at a glance
In short: Better ATX gave $293K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $293,153
- -28.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +125.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,573
- -68.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,246,682
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Better ATX funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Austin Community College Fdn ($98K). Together the top 9 received $293K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 21 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Better ATX gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2021) to $412K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $293K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College Fdn Austin, TX | Scholarships | $97,600 |
| Austin ISD Austin, TX | Education | $42,486 |
| Manor ISD Manor, TX | Education assistance | $37,641 |
| 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 |
| Austin Voices for Edu & Youth Austin, TX | Assistance | $15,426 |
| Lake Travis ISD Austin, TX | Reduce school lunch debt | $15,000 |
| Leander Edu Excellence Fnd Leander, TX | Reduce school lunch debt | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,246,682 | $2,064,807 | $1,832,556 | $293,153 | 9 | $69,916 |
| 2024 | $4,937,858 | $1,996,792 | $1,841,105 | $411,676 | 4 | $55,595 |
| 2023 | $4,726,986 | $1,900,366 | $1,466,525 | $281,675 | 2 | $18,150 |
| 2022 | $4,310,086 | $1,424,092 | $1,179,542 | $209,462 | 2 | $769 |
| 2021 | $4,054,938 | $764,323 | $736,275 | $115,701 | 4 | $4,354 |
| 2020 | $4,028,744 | $1,175,947 | $1,293,833 | $254,139 | 6 | $8,723 |
| 2019 | $4,155,631 | $1,390,220 | $1,257,640 | $158,853 | 3 | $9,444 |
About Better ATX
Based on IRS filings
Better ATX is a public charity 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 9 grants totaling $293K. Net investment income was $70K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Better ATX is led by Linda Noy, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Noy
President
Vp-Philanthropy → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Stewart
Vp-Technology
President → Vp-Strat Plan, 2024
Vp-Strat Plan → Vp-Technology, 2025
On filings since 2021
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Ottenbacher
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Ford
President Elect
Rec Secretary → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2023
26 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Cowan
Vp-Resource Development
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Touchet
Vp-Membership
Rec Secretary → Vp-Membership, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Traugott
Vp-Philanthropy
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Kjelland
Vp-Finance
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Hornickel
Vp-Mrktng & Committee
New on the 2025 filing
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenda Moore
Vp-Strat Plan
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Burger
Rec Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Teresa Hartman (2019–2024) — Vp-Technology
- Former: Stef Atkinson (2023–2024) — Vp-Mrktng & Committee
- Former: Cathy Wodarski (2024) — Vp-Membership
- Former: Sharon Torrico (2019–2023) — Vp-Philanthropy
- Former: Robin Turner (2020–2023) — Vp-Operations
- Former: Sue Vasser (2021–2023) — Vp-Membership
- Former: Ardeth Still (2022–2023) — Vp-Resource Development
- Former: Sharon Vars (2022–2023) — Vp-Strat Plan
- Former: Elyse Smith (2019–2022) — Vp-Resource Development
- Former: Nancy Molbert (2019–2022) — Vp-Mrktng & Committee
- Former: Margaret Besand (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Diane Friou (2022) — Vp-Membership
- Former: Jane Michael (2020–2021) — Vp-Strat Plan
- Former: Jill Snyder (2020–2021) — Vp-Membership
- Former: Marsha Adams (2020–2021) — Vp-Operations
- Former: Martha Benfield (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Brenda Boyd (2021) — Vp-Resource Development
- Former: Mary Elizabeth Johnston (2021) — Vp-Education
- Former: Grizelda Black (2019–2020) — Vp-Resource Development
- Former: Jaime Garanflo (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Lida Zolno (2019–2020) — Pres-Elect
- Former: Jennie Caughran (2020) — Rec Secretary
- Former: Pat Reid (2020) — Vp-Membership
- Former: Judy Kennedy (2019) — President
- Former: Kathy Hurwitz (2019) — Vp-Operations
- Former: Peggy Besand (2019) — Vp-Membership
- Former: Ruth Curran (2019) — Vp-Philanthropy
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Better ATX
How much does Better ATX give each year?
Better ATX gave $293K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $412K across 4 grants.
What is Better ATX's typical grant size?
Better ATX's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $32,573, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Better ATX give grants?
Better ATX gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (5 grants).
Does Better ATX give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Better ATX's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Reduce school lunch debt" (5 grants).
Who are Better ATX's largest grantees?
Better ATX's largest 2025 grantees include Austin Community College Fdn ($97,600), Austin ISD ($42,486) and Manor ISD ($37,641), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Better ATX?
Better ATX reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Better ATX?
Better ATX is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Austin, TX. It holds $5.2M in total assets as of 2025.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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)
- 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)
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