Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Madison, MS EIN: 46-2659347

Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc is a private foundation, based in Madison, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $469K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $46K.

Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc at a glance

In short: Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc gave $68K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2025)
$67,500
+0.0% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
7
+0.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$9,643
+0.0% vs 2024
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$468,691
-4.4% vs 2024
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (41% 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 Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2025

Heaven on Earth Now Inc: $10KHeaven on Earth Now Inc$10KMississippi Early Learning Center: $10KMississippi Early LearningCenter$10KBridges from School to Work: $10KBridges from School to Work$10KDelaware Riverkeeper Network: $10KDelaware Riverkeeper Network$10KThe Lilly Pad Foundation: $10KThe Lilly Pad Foundation$10KGlobal Refuge: $10KGlobal Refuge$10KDrexel University: $8KDrexel University$8K

The largest 2025 recipient was Heaven on Earth Now Inc ($10K). Together the top 7 received $68K.

Grant Size Distribution

23 grants across all recorded years

23<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

10states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.

Cities

PhiladelphiaBaltimoreBristolCamdenFlat RockJacksonMadisonWashingtonAnnapolisEugenePagosa SpringsReisterstownSanta FeTimonium

How Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc gives

  • Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
  • In 2025 it paid out 243% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 5 grants2022 4 grants2023 7 grants2024 7 grants2025

From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2023) to $68K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $68K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Heaven on Earth Now Inc Timonium, MDUnrestricted$10,000
Mississippi Early Learning Center Jackson, MSUnrestricted$10,000
Bridges from School to Work Philadelphia, PAUnrestricted$10,000
Delaware Riverkeeper Network Bristol, PAUnrestricted$10,000
The Lilly Pad Foundation Madison, MSUnrestricted$10,000
Global Refuge Baltimore, MDUnrestricted$10,000
Drexel University Philadelphia, PAUnrestricted$7,500
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2025$468,691$50,199$71,927$67,5007$67,500$45,772$27,733
2024$490,419$39,430$70,723$67,5007$67,500$36,207$28,725
2023$521,540$51,282$38,877$36,0004$36,000$18,405$26,373
2022$509,135$20,840$53,282$50,0005$50,000$11,958$28,169
2021$541,577$31,947$3,166———$28,781$30,727
2020$512,751$12,629$3,032———$9,597$26,320

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc is led by Thomas R. Knoche, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Thomas R. Knoche

    President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Benjamin Wilhelm

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Laura Wilhelm

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Nadine Knoche

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Andrea Wilhelm

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Elizabeth Wilhelm

    Co-Treasurer

    C0-Treasurer → Co-Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Lee Wilhelm

    Co-Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Nathan Knoche

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

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 Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc

How much does Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc give each year?

Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc gave $68K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 7 grants.

What is Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc's typical grant size?

Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,643, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc give grants?

Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (30%) and Mississippi (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).

Does Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc's largest grantees?

Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Heaven on Earth Now Inc ($10,000), Mississippi Early Learning Center ($10,000) and Bridges from School to Work ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc?

Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc reported $469K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc's EIN?

Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2659347. 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

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 16, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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