Partners for Better Futures
Partners for Better Futures (PBF) helps improve the lives of poor people around the world, primarily focusing on children and education. PBF does this by partnering with local organizations that are deeply involved in their own communities, and participating in carefully evaluated projects and programs. There are three continuing programs within PBF: Build a School in Burma (BSB), Build a School in India (BSI), and APC School Philippines (APC). In 2024 BSB made grants for new buildings for several schools, and made grants for projects including water systems, and solar lighting systems. Grants were also made to provide humanitarian assistance, following a devastating earthquake in March 2025. BSI made grants to support education for underserved children in India. APC made grants to the APC School in the Philippines. PBF also made grants to provide humanitarian assistance to Burmese people adversely impacted by conflict, including refugees.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$249K
-42.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+0.0% YoY
About Partners for Better Futures
Based on IRS filings
Partners for Better Futures is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOS ALTOS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $249K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $248,502 | $432,751 | $700,267 |
| Revenue | $523,134 | $280,842 | $318,722 |
| Expenses | $707,448 | $548,358 | $499,590 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $10,825 | $2,537 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Partners Asia ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Partners Asia Oakland, CA | To support the ongoing operations of Partners Asia, a 501c3 that primarily works to improve the lives of people of Myanmar. | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naing Lin Swe | Country Director - Burma | 40 | $22,435 |
| Andrew Lederer | President | 25 | — |
| Daniel Kipp | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Robert G Cornwell | Vice President | 15 | — |
| Mark Kirchen | Secretary | 5 | — |
| Joyce McKinney | Board member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Partners for Better Futures?
Partners for Better Futures is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LOS ALTOS, CA. It holds $249K in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Partners for Better Futures?
As of 2025, Partners for Better Futures holds $249K in total assets with $523K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10K in 2025.
Where does Partners for Better Futures operate?
Partners for Better Futures has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Partners for Better Futures award?
In 2025, Partners for Better Futures awarded 1 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Partners for Better Futures's EIN?
Partners for Better Futures's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2274818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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