Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow is a private foundation, based in Orlando, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $30K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $23.
Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow at a glance
In short: Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow gave $46K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,815
- -11.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,091
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,200
- Total assets
- $30,494
- +28.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (22% 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 Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grinnell College ($10K). Together the top 6 received $39K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($6,427), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow gives
- Giving grew 35% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2022) to $52K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Macalester College St. Paul, MN | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Elon University Elon, NC | Scholarship | $8,917 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Scholarship | $8,536 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $6,427 |
| Barnard College New York City New York, NY | Scholarship | $1,485 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Scholarship | $450 |
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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 | $30,494 | $51,523 | $44,691 | $45,815 | 9 | $44,289 | $23 |
| 2024 | $23,662 | $70,412 | $52,057 | $51,456 | 10 | $51,456 | $12 |
| 2023 | $5,307 | $11,018 | $42,150 | $40,016 | 9 | $40,016 | $18 |
| 2022 | $36,439 | $41,033 | $35,754 | $34,040 | 7 | $34,040 | $33 |
| 2021 | $31,160 | $53,633 | $52,735 | $52,315 | 10 | $52,315 | $15 |
| 2020 | $30,262 | $57,216 | $50,270 | $49,509 | 6 | — | $16 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow is led by Brian Estes, Vce President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Estes
Vce President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelly Estes
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol Mauchline
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chester Mauchline
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Luke Estes
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samantha Estes
Director
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 Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow
How much does Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow give each year?
Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow gave $46K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 10 grants.
What is Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow's typical grant size?
Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow's median grant in 2025 was $4,200, and its average grant was $5,091, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow give grants?
Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow's top state is Iowa, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (22%) and North Carolina (20%).
Does Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (9 grants).
Who are Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow's largest grantees?
Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow's largest 2025 grantees include Grinnell College ($10,000), Macalester College ($10,000) and Elon University ($8,917), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($6,427), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow?
Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow reported $30K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $52K.
What is Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow's EIN?
Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0592908. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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