For a Better World Inc
For a Better World Inc is a private foundation, based in Laredo, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $627K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $21K.
For a Better World Inc at a glance
In short: For a Better World Inc gave $33K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,000
- -80.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,500
- -41.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,500
- Total assets
- $626,930
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who For a Better World Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lokkal Foundation ($22K). Together the top 2 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How For a Better World Inc gives
- Giving grew 288% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $170K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lokkal Foundation Miami, FL | To Further Community Improvement and Development | $22,000 |
| Chabad of Sma Pittsburgh, PA | To Further the Mission of Embracing Judaism | $11,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $626,930 | $21,050 | $50,528 | $33,000 | 2 | $50,528 | $21,050 |
| 2024 | $643,073 | $20,987 | $197,166 | $170,494 | 6 | $197,166 | $20,987 |
| 2023 | $807,396 | $40,042 | $62,436 | $15,500 | 1 | $62,436 | $40,042 |
| 2022 | $829,790 | $-38,898 | $20,462 | $8,500 | 1 | $20,467 | $9,036 |
| 2021 | $889,150 | $45,766 | $8,852 | — | — | $8,852 | $44,502 |
| 2020 | $852,236 | $19,268 | $13,302 | — | — | — | $19,248 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
For a Better World Inc is led by Alicia Rappoport Stein, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alicia Rappoport Stein
President
Secretary & Director → President & Treasurer Director, 2021
President & Treasurer Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Arthur Stein Dr (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Arthur Stein (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Priscilla J. Simmons Ms (2020) — Director & Volunteer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 For a Better World Inc
How much does For a Better World Inc give each year?
For a Better World Inc gave $33K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $170K across 6 grants.
How large is For a Better World Inc?
For a Better World Inc reported $627K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $21K.
Where does For a Better World Inc operate?
For a Better World Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Pennsylvania.
What is For a Better World Inc's EIN?
For a Better World Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3081306. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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