More Better Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $265K. Net investment income was $175K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
-1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$265K
+5.6% YoY
Grant Count
4
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+32.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, More Better Fund reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About More Better Fund
Based on IRS filings
More Better Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $265K. Net investment income was $175K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,633,106 | $4,715,056 | $4,807,902 |
| Revenue | $220,563 | $192,438 | $23,156 |
| Expenses | $302,513 | $285,284 | $211,828 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $318,986 | $264,655 | $261,812 |
| Net Investment Income | $175,087 | $171,809 | $23,140 |
| Distributable Amount | $224,719 | $229,417 | $243,889 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Council on Technology and Society ($150,000), Ucsf Foundation ($50,000), Children's Day School Inc ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BISHOPACCOUNTABILITYORG WALTHAM, MA | TO FURTHER BISHOP ACCOUNTABILITY | $25,000 |
| CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL INC SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CAMPUS EXPANSION | $40,000 |
| COUNCIL ON TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY ALAMEDA, CA | GENERAL PURPOSE | $150,000 |
| UCSF FOUNDATION SAN FRANCISCO, CA | SUPPORT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN DOYLE | CEO, CFO, PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 25 | — |
| MARCO ZAPPACOSTA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is More Better Fund?
More Better Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is More Better Fund?
As of 2024, More Better Fund holds $4.6M in total assets with $221K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $265K in 2024.
Where does More Better Fund operate?
More Better Fund has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.
What size grants does More Better Fund award?
In 2024, More Better Fund awarded 4 grants totaling $265K — an average of about $66K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is More Better Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, More Better Fund reported a distributable amount of $225K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is More Better Fund's EIN?
More Better Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3940519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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