The World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund
A Better World Fund gives grants annually to deserving charities working internationally and in the United States in the areas of Peace, Hunger, Health, Human Rights, Ecology, Education, and Economic Development.
The World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund at a glance
In short: The World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund reported $5K in grants paid in 2022 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2022)
- $5,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -96.7% vs 2021
- Revenue (2022)
- $357
- -99.8% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $10,168
- -93.4% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $700K (2020). In 2022 it reported $5K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| See attached schedule New York, NY | — | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $357 | $10,168 | $5,000 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $9,811 | $161,108 | $153,342 | $150,000 | 1 | $160,037 |
| 2020 | $702,045 | $37,767 | $704,354 | $700,000 | 1 | $31,864 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund
Based on IRS filings
The World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it reported $5K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund is led by Ronald Jacobs, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ronald Jacobs
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allegra Parks
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alpa Rajai
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann M Randolph CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert T Perry
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shanin Coleman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nikisha Gala (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund
How much does The World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund give each year?
The World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund reported $5K in grants paid in 2022 on its 2022 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2021 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
What is The World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund?
The World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in New York, NY.
Where does The World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund operate?
The World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund has awarded grants in New York.
What is The World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund's EIN?
The World Fund Inc DBA a Better World Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3185588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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