Better Way Ministries
Better Way Ministries, d/b/a columbus dream center, is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to providing hope to low-income, homeless, and under-served individuals and families in columbus, Ohio. The dream center forms partnerships with area churches, organizations, and individuals to fund and provide resources for its various outreach programs.
Better Way Ministries at a glance
In short: Better Way Ministries gave $33K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,657
- +60.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,657
- +221.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $32,657
- Total assets
- $818,496
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Better Way Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grace Clinics ($33K).
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 the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $33K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Clinics Delaware, OH | Organizational Support | $32,657 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $818,496 | $1,665,090 | $1,634,433 | $32,657 | 1 | $16,125 |
| 2024 | $852,556 | $1,632,294 | $1,654,801 | $20,300 | 2 | $135,384 |
| 2023 | $943,614 | $1,264,720 | $1,611,014 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $1,186,561 | $1,523,951 | $1,435,842 | — | — | $23,039 |
About Better Way Ministries
Based on IRS filings
Better Way Ministries is a public charity focused on religion, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $818K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $33K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Better Way Ministries is led by Cris Gordon, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cris Gordon
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$30K (2022) → $35K (2025)
Steve Campbell
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Marrah
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $35K, to Cris Gordon (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Better Way Ministries
How much does Better Way Ministries give each year?
Better Way Ministries gave $33K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
How large is Better Way Ministries?
Better Way Ministries reported $818K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Better Way Ministries?
Better Way Ministries is a public charity focused on religion, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $818K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Better Way Ministries operate?
Better Way Ministries has awarded grants in California, Ohio.
What is Better Way Ministries's EIN?
Better Way Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1173550. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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