Better Chicago Future Inc
To promote and cultivate public interest on crime, education, leadership in government and other issues impacting social welfare.
Better Chicago Future Inc at a glance
In short: Better Chicago Future Inc gave $118K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $118K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $117,500
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $117,500
- Median grant
- $117,500
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Better Chicago Future Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Priorites Chicago ($118K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Priorites Chicago Chicago, IL | See Part IV | $117,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $932,500 | $1,229,662 | $117,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | $297,162 | $325,000 | $27,838 | — | — |
About Better Chicago Future Inc
Based on IRS filings
Better Chicago Future Inc is a public charity, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $118K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Better Chicago Future Inc is led by Nathan Hoffman, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Nathan Hoffman
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Haber
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Juan Rangel (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "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 Chicago Future Inc
How much does Better Chicago Future Inc give each year?
Better Chicago Future Inc gave $118K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Better Chicago Future Inc operate?
Better Chicago Future Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Better Chicago Future Inc's EIN?
Better Chicago Future Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4188866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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