Better World Fund Inc
Better World Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Better World Fund Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -83.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,659,557
- +26.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Better World Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Una Greater Detroit Chapter ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Better World Fund Inc gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $80K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Una Greater Detroit Chapter Detroit, MI | Advocacy | $10,000 |
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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 | $8,659,557 | $7,472,245 | $7,135,545 | $10,000 | 1 | $257,826 |
| 2023 | $6,842,724 | $1,230,104 | $4,246,897 | $60,000 | 2 | $30,746 |
| 2022 | $7,503,700 | $4,201,537 | $4,644,859 | $42,500 | 2 | $270,657 |
| 2021 | $6,993,265 | $3,925,019 | $4,488,355 | $50,000 | 2 | $255,149 |
| 2020 | $5,413,020 | $3,803,777 | $4,457,249 | $79,534 | 2 | $78,789 |
About Better World Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Better World Fund Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $258K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Better World Fund Inc is led by Elizabeth Cousens, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 9 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Cousens
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$64K (2020) → $68K (2024)
George Hannum
Executive Director Bwc & Senior Director Us-Un Rel
Executive Director Bwc & Senior Director Us-Un Rel → Executive Director Bwf & Senior Director Us-Un Rel, 2021
Executive Director Bwf & Senior Director Us-Un Rel → Executive Director Bwc & Senior Director Us-Un Rel, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$169K (2020) → $176K (2024)
Peter Yeo
President of Bwc & Senior Vice President
President of Bwc, Senior Vice President & Unf → President of Bwf, Senior Vice President & Unf, 2021
President of Bwf, Senior Vice President & Unf → President of Bwc & Senior Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$311K (2020) → $321K (2024)
Re Turner
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Micah Spangler
Senior Director, Advoc., Ext Rel. & Bwc
Director, Advisor & Hum. Affairs → Director, 2023
Director → Senior Director, Advoc., Ext Rel. & Bwc, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $153K (2024)
Brian Massa
Director, Glob Hlth Advisor, Immediate & Ghs
Director & Global Health Advisor → Director, Glob Hlth Advisor, Immediate & Ghs, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$105K (2022) → $138K (2024)
Vincent Valdmanis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$128K (2024)
Fabio C. Barbosa
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Calvin Walters
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Turner Seydel
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nr Narayana Murthy
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy E. Wirth
Director & Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry F. De Sio Jr.
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
$51K (2023) → $54K (2024)
Shenae Burgess
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $45K (2024)
David Ohana
Chief Commn. Officer
New on the 2024 filing
6 hrs/week
$55K (2024)
Rutherford Seydel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Michael Beard (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Jessica Pavel (2023) — Director & Global Health Advisor
- Former: Leslie A. Edmond (2023) — Chief People Officer
- Former: Lia Fordjour (2020–2022) — Chief Financial Officer · Filing note: Thru 122
- Former: Andrew Axelrod (2021–2022) — Chief Operating Officer · Filing note: Thru 922
- Former: Ryan Kehmna (2022) — Deputy Director
- Former: Chandrima Das (2020–2021) — Senior Director, Peace & Secretary Policy
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $321K, to Peter Yeo (President of BWC & Sr. VP). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Better World Fund Inc
How much does Better World Fund Inc give each year?
Better World Fund Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $60K across 2 grants.
How large is Better World Fund Inc?
Better World Fund Inc reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.5M.
What is Better World Fund Inc?
Better World Fund Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $8.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Better World Fund Inc operate?
Better World Fund Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Michigan, New York.
What is Better World Fund Inc's EIN?
Better World Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2366765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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