Better Options Initiative Inc
Better Options Initiative Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Lafayette, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $93K. Net investment income was $64K.
Better Options Initiative Inc at a glance
In short: Better Options Initiative Inc gave $93K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $93K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $92,631
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $92,631
- Median grant
- $92,631
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Better Options Initiative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Better Options Initiative Inc gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2022) to $492K (2019). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $92,631 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $109,177 | $176,122 | $92,631 | 1 | $176,122 | $64,461 |
| 2021 | $69,539 | $148,850 | $159,628 | — | — | $159,377 | $83,447 |
| 2020 | $81,008 | $125,208 | $169,092 | — | — | — | $49,728 |
| 2019 | $124,728 | $201,769 | $1,003,680 | $491,620 | 4 | — | $366 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Better Options Initiative Inc is led by Arthur A. Kleiner, President on every filing since 2019; all 2 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Arthur A. Kleiner
President
On filings since 2019
$83K (2019) → $26K (2022)
Luke Elliott Jr.
Director
On filings since 2019
$17K (2019) → $26K (2022)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Eric J. Green (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $26K, to Arthur a Kleiner (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Better Options Initiative Inc
How much does Better Options Initiative Inc give each year?
Better Options Initiative Inc gave $93K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Better Options Initiative Inc?
Better Options Initiative Inc is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Lafayette, LA.
Where does Better Options Initiative Inc operate?
Better Options Initiative Inc has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Better Options Initiative Inc's EIN?
Better Options Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4930428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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