The Better Life Foundation Inc
To raise funds for children in need of food, shelter, & medical assistance as well as for the enhancement of chidlren & young adults wiht special needs.
The Better Life Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Better Life Foundation Inc gave $148K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $147,500
- +11.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,438
- +25.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $351,283
- -34.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Better Life Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($50K). Together the top 8 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 38 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Better Life Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 376% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $148K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Support | $50,000 |
| North Carolina Baptist Men Cary, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Promise Keepers Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Mulherin Home Mobile, AL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Chaplains Well Camp Shelby, MS | General Support | $10,000 |
| National Down Syndrome Society Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Safe Harbor Ohio Canton, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Team Focus Mobile, AL | General Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $351,283 | $1,802 | $182,702 | $147,500 | 8 | $7 |
| 2023 | $532,207 | $353,051 | $205,888 | $132,000 | 9 | $93 |
| 2022 | $385,045 | $337,833 | $196,016 | $105,000 | 8 | $21 |
| 2021 | $243,203 | $23,851 | $78,864 | $31,000 | 3 | $28 |
| 2020 | $298,216 | $-4,828 | $113,087 | $76,400 | 10 | $92 |
| 2019 | $416,131 | $281,306 | $209,254 | $140,000 | 15 | $155 |
About The Better Life Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Better Life Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Mobile, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $351K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $148K. Net investment income was $7.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Better Life Foundation Inc is led by Bradley K. Arnold, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradley K. Arnold
President
President → Predient, 2023
Predient → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Crisper Standford
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Mark D. Smith
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christopher L. Henderson
Secretary-Tr
Secretary-Treasurer → Secretary-Tr, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Aaron Van Duyne III (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Better Life Foundation Inc
How much does The Better Life Foundation Inc give each year?
The Better Life Foundation Inc gave $148K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $132K across 9 grants.
What is The Better Life Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Better Life Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $18,438, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Better Life Foundation Inc give grants?
The Better Life Foundation Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (15%) and Colorado (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (2 grants).
Does The Better Life Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Better Life Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Better Life Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Better Life Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($50,000), North Carolina Baptist Men ($25,000) and Promise Keepers ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Better Life Foundation Inc?
The Better Life Foundation Inc reported $351K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What is The Better Life Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Better Life Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3148553. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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