Better Communities Together Foundation
Better Communities Together Foundation is a private foundation based in Sherman Oaks, California. It reported 14 grants totaling $484,279 in 2025, all to recipients in California.
Better Communities Together Foundation at a glance
In short: Better Communities Together Foundation gave $484K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $484,279
- +137.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,591
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $9,138,183
- -3.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Better Communities Together Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing describes a project application and asks applicants to provide their name, address, phone number, and email. It states there are no restrictions based on financial or geographic limitations and no preference based on ethnic, religious, gender, or racial group.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing states there are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: David Kay
Mailing address: 12500 Rayneta Drive, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Phone: (310) 982-2020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Better Communities Together Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yeshiva Aharon Yaakov ($255K). Together the top 10 received $470K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 21 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Better Communities Together Foundation gives
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $204K (2024) to $484K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $484K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Aharon Yaakov Los Angeles, CA | General | $255,000 |
| Kinder Shuvah Los Angeles, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Jewish Inspiration Initiative Valley Village, CA | General | $24,000 |
| Touch of Kindness Inc Los Angeles, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Shaarey Zedek Valley Village, CA | General | $16,246 |
| Netaneli Hebrew Academy Encino, CA | General | $16,000 |
| Jerusalem Fund of Aish Hatorah Los Angeles, CA | General | $12,000 |
| Yeshiva Ketana of Los Angeles Valley Village, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Kehilas Lev Simcha Valley Village, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Chazak Los Angeles Valley Valley Village, CA | General | $6,818 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,138,183 | $285,033 | $592,577 | $484,279 | 14 | $485,856 | $206,679 | $483,865 |
| 2024 | $9,447,414 | $4,686,782 | $241,055 | $204,068 | 7 | $204,068 | $149,795 | $246,419 |
| 2023 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $12,145 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Better Communities Together Foundation reported a distributable amount of $484K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for schools and other charitable organizations. Yeshiva Ketana of Los Angeles describes its mission as providing Judaic and general education using traditional and modern teaching methods. Light Source Foundation describes its work as promoting an inclusive community grounded in American and Jewish values through education and learning. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $484,279. Grants ranged from $260 to $255,000, with a median grant of $11,000. The largest awards included $255,000 to Yeshiva Aharon Yaakov, $100,000 to Kinder Shuvah, $24,000 to Jewish Inspiration Initiative, and $20,000 to Touch of Kindness Inc. Yeshiva Ketana of Los Angeles received $10,000, and Light Source Foundation received $260.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David Kay is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Better Communities Together Foundation is led by David Kay, President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Kay
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Communities Together Foundation
How much does Better Communities Together Foundation give each year?
Better Communities Together Foundation gave $484K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $204K across 7 grants.
What is Better Communities Together Foundation's typical grant size?
Better Communities Together Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $34,591, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Better Communities Together Foundation give grants?
Better Communities Together Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Valley Village, CA (6 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Burbank, CA (2 grants).
Does Better Communities Together Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Better Communities Together Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Better Communities Together Foundation's largest grantees?
Better Communities Together Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Yeshiva Aharon Yaakov ($255,000), Kinder Shuvah ($100,000) and Jewish Inspiration Initiative ($24,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Better Communities Together Foundation?
Better Communities Together Foundation reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $486K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $484K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Better Communities Together Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for schools and other charitable organizations. Yeshiva Ketana of Los Angeles describes its mission as providing Judaic and general education using traditional and modern teaching methods. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Better Communities Together Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Better Communities Together Foundation's EIN?
Better Communities Together Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4911624. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Better Communities Together Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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