Better Education for Kids Inc
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.
Better Education for Kids Inc at a glance
In short: Better Education for Kids Inc gave $69K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $23K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $68,611
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $22,870
- Median grant
- $30,511
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (99% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Better Education for Kids Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was New Jersey Together Inc ($38K). Together the top 3 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Together Inc Jersey City, NJ | Provided funding to nj together members that support public education reform. | $37,500 |
| Better Education Institute Inc Cranford, NJ | Provided funding to better education institute members that support education reform. | $30,511 |
| Operation Warm Inc Glen Mills, PA | Provided funding to operation warm members that provide youth services. | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $100,158 | $233,189 | $68,611 | 3 | $8 |
About Better Education for Kids Inc
Based on IRS filings
Better Education for Kids Inc is a public charity 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.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Better Education for Kids Inc's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Alan Fournier
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Tepper
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Rogers
Treasurer & Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Education for Kids Inc
How much does Better Education for Kids Inc give each year?
Better Education for Kids Inc gave $69K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is Better Education for Kids Inc's typical grant size?
Better Education for Kids Inc's median grant in 2020 was $30,511, and its average grant was $22,870, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does Better Education for Kids Inc give grants?
Better Education for Kids Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Better Education for Kids Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Better Education for Kids Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
What is Better Education for Kids Inc?
Better Education for Kids Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cranford, NJ.
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.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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