BETTER EDUCATION FOR KIDS' MISSION IS TO REFORM THE NEW JERSEY EDUCATION SYSTEM BY MODERNIZING THE TEACHING PROFESSION WITH A NEW EVALUATION SYSTEM THAT PRIORITIZES STUDENT LEARNING, ALIGNS PERSONNEL POLICIES WITH TEACHER PERFORMANCE AND EMPOWERS PRINCIPALS AND HOLDS THEM ACCOUNTABLE FOR EXCELLENCE IN THEIR SCHOOLS.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$69K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$23K
About Better Education for Kids Inc
Based on IRS filings
Better Education for Kids Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CRANFORD, NJ. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $8.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $100,158 |
| Expenses | $233,189 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8 |
| Distributable Amount | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include New Jersey Together Inc ($37,500), Better Education Institute Inc ($30,511), Operation Warm Inc ($600).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NEW JERSEY TOGETHER INC JERSEY CITY, NJ | PROVIDED FUNDING TO NJ TOGETHER MEMBERS THAT SUPPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION REFORM. | $37,500 |
| OPERATION WARM INC GLEN MILLS, PA | PROVIDED FUNDING TO OPERATION WARM MEMBERS THAT PROVIDE YOUTH SERVICES. | $600 |
| BETTER EDUCATION INSTITUTE INC CRANFORD, NJ | PROVIDED FUNDING TO BETTER EDUCATION INSTITUTE MEMBERS THAT SUPPORT EDUCATION REFORM. | $30,511 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE ROGERS | TREASURER, TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
| DAVID TEPPER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ALAN FOURNIER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Better Education for Kids Inc?
Better Education for Kids Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CRANFORD, NJ. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.
Where does Better Education for Kids Inc operate?
Better Education for Kids Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Better Education for Kids Inc award?
In 2020, Better Education for Kids Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $69K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Better Education for Kids Inc's EIN?
Better Education for Kids Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5299949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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