The Foundation for Better Health Inc
The Foundation for Better Health Inc is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K.
The Foundation for Better Health Inc at a glance
In short: The Foundation for Better Health Inc gave $13K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $13K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $13,000
- -75.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $13,000
- -75.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Foundation for Better Health Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Restoration Project ($13K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $53K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Restoration Project Lincoln, AL | Historical Preservation | $13,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-581 | $68,263 | $13,000 | 1 | — | — |
| 2020 | $68,844 | $-82,856 | $303,511 | $53,156 | 1 | $1,077 | $5,195 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation for Better Health Inc is led by J. Gabriel Hackney, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
J. Gabriel Hackney
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Hackney
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebekah Crumpler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Foundation for Better Health Inc
How much does The Foundation for Better Health Inc give each year?
The Foundation for Better Health Inc gave $13K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $53K across 1 grant.
Where does The Foundation for Better Health Inc operate?
The Foundation for Better Health Inc has awarded grants in Alabama.
What is The Foundation for Better Health Inc's EIN?
The Foundation for Better Health Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-0934291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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