Foundation to Decrease World Suck
The Foundation to Decrease World Suck is a public charity based in Missoula, Montana. It raises awareness and funds for charitable organizations through an online community, primarily through the annual Project for Awesome fundraiser.
Foundation to Decrease World Suck at a glance
In short: Foundation to Decrease World Suck gave $2.3M across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $91K), top state Massachusetts. 48% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,282,230
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $91,289
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $38,841
- Total assets
- $745,167
- +250.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (12 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Foundation to Decrease World Suck
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 8147, Missoula, MT 59806
Phone: (406) 213-3923
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foundation to Decrease World Suck funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Partners in Health ($697K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 140 grants of 150 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (36%) and Connecticut (32%), followed by New York (5%), Maryland (3%), and Ohio (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Foundation to Decrease World Suck open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 25 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $140K. How we count
Medians: $39K first-time, $39K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $780K (2020) to $2.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | Operating Funds | $696,971 |
| Save the Children Federation Fairfield, CT | Operating Funds | $691,914 |
| Shes the First Inc New York, NY | Operating Funds | $38,842 |
| This Star Wont Go Out Inc Foxborough, MA | Operating Funds | $38,842 |
| A Cats Life Rescue Mount Ranier, MD | Operating Funds | $38,841 |
| Alveus Sanctuary Inc Austin, TX | Operating Funds | $38,841 |
| Animal Wonders Potomac, MT | Operating Funds | $38,841 |
| Asista Immigrant Assistance Suffield, CT | Operating Funds | $38,841 |
| Camp Fatima of New Jersey Inc Harrison, NJ | Operating Funds | $38,841 |
| Drag Story Hour San Francisco, CA | Operating Funds | $38,841 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing reports that the foundation paid DFTBA Records LLC, owned by the foundation’s president and vice president, $137,016 for shipping and fulfillment and $73,034 for perk manufacturing. It also reports a $37 reimbursement to EcoGeek LLC, likewise owned by the president and vice president, for web hosting.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $745,167 | $3,615,189 | $3,080,106 | $2,282,230 | 25 | $44,274 |
| 2024 | $212,383 | $2,947,600 | $3,017,668 | $2,446,253 | 30 | $40,835 |
| 2023 | $286,120 | $2,568,823 | $2,450,571 | $2,020,360 | 30 | $296 |
| 2022 | $129,987 | $2,112,980 | $2,045,327 | $2,033,759 | 33 | — |
| 2021 | $62,334 | $1,683,464 | $1,698,596 | $1,695,189 | 32 | — |
| 2020 | $77,466 | $61,354 | $785,011 | $780,106 | 27 | — |
| 2019 | $801,123 | $875,523 | $904,288 | $833,610 | 23 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission as raising awareness and funds for charitable organizations through the online community. Its filing describes engaging online video fans and creators to raise awareness of charities and generate donations. Grants are made to organizations selected by the board, with suggestions from Project for Awesome participants. The filing says the foundation grants funds raised, less fundraising and administrative expenses.
The filing describes supported organizations as promoting areas such as the humanities, serving people in poverty, educating underprivileged people, and providing health services to people in need. These are descriptions of the kinds of charitable work supported, not a stated list of exclusive funding areas.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $2,282,230. Grant amounts ranged from $38,841 to $696,971, with a median of $38,841. The largest grants listed were $696,971 to Partners in Health for operating funds and $691,914 to Save the Children Federation for operating funds. Other listed grants included $38,842 to Shes the First Inc and $38,842 to This Star Wont Go Out Inc, both for operating funds.
The foundation says Project for Awesome participants suggest organizations for board consideration. No information is provided here about unsolicited requests, application materials, or deadlines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Green as president, William Hank Green as vice president, Michael Green as treasurer, and Marie Ann Fernandez-Silva as secretary. It also lists Rosianna Haise Rojas, Valerie Barr, Benny Fine, and Taylor Behnke as board members.
The organization’s website describes John and Hank Green as brothers and co-founders of the organization. Its 2025 filing identifies Michael Green as their father.
Foundation to Decrease World Suck is led by John Green, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Green
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benny Fine
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Green
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosianna Haise Rojas
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Behnke
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Barr
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
WILLIAM Hank GREEN
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Ann Fernandez-Silva
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Angela Lin (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Walsh (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 to Decrease World Suck
How much does Foundation to Decrease World Suck give each year?
Foundation to Decrease World Suck gave $2.3M across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 30 grants.
What is Foundation to Decrease World Suck's typical grant size?
Foundation to Decrease World Suck's median grant in 2025 was $38,841, and its average grant was $91,289, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Foundation to Decrease World Suck that year got $39K on average.
Where does Foundation to Decrease World Suck give grants?
Foundation to Decrease World Suck's top state is Massachusetts, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Connecticut (32%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Foundation to Decrease World Suck give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Foundation to Decrease World Suck's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Foundation to Decrease World Suck's largest grantees?
Foundation to Decrease World Suck's largest 2025 grantees include Partners in Health ($696,971), Save the Children Federation ($691,914) and Shes the First Inc ($38,842), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation to Decrease World Suck?
Foundation to Decrease World Suck reported $745K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What does Foundation to Decrease World Suck fund?
The organization states its mission as raising awareness and funds for charitable organizations through the online community. Its filing describes engaging online video fans and creators to raise awareness of charities and generate donations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation to Decrease World Suck?
Foundation to Decrease World Suck has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Foundation to Decrease World Suck's EIN?
Foundation to Decrease World Suck's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3782765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
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