The Foundation for Community Betterment
The Foundation for Community Betterment is a national organization dedicated to engaging individuals of all ages in community enhancement by creating an immediate, positive impact on the lives of individuals or organizations that share our philanthropic vision
The Foundation for Community Betterment at a glance
In short: The Foundation for Community Betterment gave $18K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,182
- -65.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,091
- -65.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,091
- Total assets
- $536,089
- +23.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Foundation for Community Betterment
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Foundation for Community Betterment
Who The Foundation for Community Betterment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Medstar Georgetown University Hosp ($13K). Together the top 2 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $96K (2019). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $18K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medstar Georgetown University Hosp Washington, DC | Contribution towards Oncology treatments | $12,932 |
| Alexandria Bay Village Alexandria Bay, NY | New Park Equipment and signage | $5,250 |
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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 | $536,089 | $194,081 | $148,113 | $18,182 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $433,472 | $302,924 | $301,070 | $52,000 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $378,773 | $182,545 | $179,554 | $51,649 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $464,670 | $228,724 | $140,247 | $42,589 | Total only | $43,062 |
| 2020 | $332,069 | $197,169 | $195,064 | $47,840 | 1 | $30,204 |
| 2019 | $328,200 | $237,031 | $220,401 | $95,994 | Total only | $30,642 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Foundation for Community Betterment
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation for Community Betterment is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Springfield, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $536K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation for Community Betterment is led by Lauren Pifer, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauren Pifer
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$50K (2024)
Elizabeth Baroody
President
Trustee → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bo Johns
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Curley
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darla Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Baroody
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Sullivan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Rodman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Carson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gus Vlahos
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mathilde Coyle
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Stout
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Meyer
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Weisbrod
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Milkie
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Garlock
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Daryl Cooke (2019–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Amy Young (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Brant Kolb (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jared Bowling (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Julie Chamberlain (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Meagan Spinger Deck (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Carla Lanza (2019) — Trustee
- Former: David Berndt (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Marc Milkie (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Meagen Springer (2019) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Lauren Pifer (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Foundation for Community Betterment
How much does The Foundation for Community Betterment give each year?
The Foundation for Community Betterment gave $18K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $52K across 2 grants.
How large is The Foundation for Community Betterment?
The Foundation for Community Betterment reported $536K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $194K.
What is The Foundation for Community Betterment?
The Foundation for Community Betterment is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Springfield, VA. It holds $536K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Foundation for Community Betterment operate?
The Foundation for Community Betterment has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York.
What is The Foundation for Community Betterment's EIN?
The Foundation for Community Betterment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1724638. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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