We the Best Foundation Inc
The foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of the next generation - from childhood to adulthood. The foundation supports individuals and organizations in underserved communities in efforts that aid them in becoming the best version of themselves by making their dreams come true.
We the Best Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: We the Best Foundation Inc gave $59K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $29K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $58,950
- +78.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $29,475
- Median grant
- $29,475
- Total assets
- $568,542
- +135.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- New York (83% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who We the Best Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Angel by Nature ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 14 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How We the Best Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $351K (2019). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $59K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Various Charities Lake Success, NY | — | $48,950 |
| Angel by Nature Houston, TX | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $568,542 | $812,316 | $443,064 | $58,950 | 2 |
| 2022 | $241,592 | $189,267 | $297,030 | $33,000 | Total only |
| 2021 | $322,053 | $314,669 | $119,651 | $25,000 | 2 |
| 2020 | $119,535 | $177,561 | $132,886 | $106,763 | 4 |
| 2019 | $94,730 | $523,283 | $499,311 | $350,500 | 6 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About We the Best Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
We the Best Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lake Success, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $569K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $59K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
We the Best Foundation Inc is led by Khaled M. Khaled, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Khaled M. Khaled
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Tuck
President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theodor Sedlmayr
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Bruce Seckendorf (2019) — Director
- Former: Towalame Austin (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 We the Best Foundation Inc
How much does We the Best Foundation Inc give each year?
We the Best Foundation Inc gave $59K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it reported $33K in grants paid.
How large is We the Best Foundation Inc?
We the Best Foundation Inc reported $569K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $812K.
What is We the Best Foundation Inc?
We the Best Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Lake Success, NY. It holds $569K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does We the Best Foundation Inc operate?
We the Best Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, Texas.
What is We the Best Foundation Inc's EIN?
We the Best Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4131208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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