Better Tomorrow
Better Tomorrow is established primarily to further the common good and welfare of U.S. citizens by educating the general public about the benefits of the American constitutional system and promoting public policies that aimed at expanding American economic security.
Better Tomorrow at a glance
- Total assets
- $3,851,304
- +267.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $7,036,257
- +2799.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $11,257
- -87.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,236,657
- +45.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Better Tomorrow funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 13 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2021) to $5.2M (2022). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $413K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Encore Lutherville Timonium, MD | General support | $275,000 |
| The Faithful in Action Birmingham, AL | General support | $125,000 |
| Firebrand Action Glen Allen, VA | General support | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,851,304 | $7,036,257 | $4,236,657 | — | — | $11,257 |
| 2023 | $1,049,420 | $242,676 | $2,917,791 | $412,500 | 3 | $92,676 |
| 2022 | $3,724,535 | $8,860,500 | $6,374,124 | $5,191,762 | 9 | — |
| 2021 | $1,238,159 | $1,500,000 | $261,841 | $146,250 | 1 | — |
About Better Tomorrow
Based on IRS filings
Better Tomorrow is a public charity, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $11K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Better Tomorrow's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hannah Huemme
Political Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$145K (2023) → $141K (2024)
Ryan Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Buskirk
Presidentdirector
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel Ryun
Directortreasurer
Director → Directortreasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Kimball
Directorsecretary
Director → Directorsecretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Janna Rutland (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: James Blair (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $141K, to Hannah Huemme (Political Director).
Frequently asked questions about Better Tomorrow
How large is Better Tomorrow?
Better Tomorrow reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.0M.
Where does Better Tomorrow operate?
Better Tomorrow has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Maryland, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What is Better Tomorrow's EIN?
Better Tomorrow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2086524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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