Better Boys Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.4M
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Better Boys Foundation?
Better Boys Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation ($521K), Greater Chicago Food Depository ($294K), NFL Foundation Inc ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Better Boys Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation | $521,383 | 3 | 2019–2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $293,525 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| NFL Foundation Inc | $200,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Feed the Children Inc | $122,102 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $66,785 | 3 | 2019–2025 |
| Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation | $38,549 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Motorola Solutions Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Tides Center | $30,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mielle Cares Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Illinois Humanities Council Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Ampt Advancing Nonprofits | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Buddy Bear Foundation | $4,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Laughing Acres Family Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2019) to $483K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $71K.
What grants has Better Boys Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Motorola Solutions Foundation | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Feed the Children Inc | NECESSITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HUNGER AND HARDSHIP | $11,307 |
| 2025 | Ampt Advancing Nonprofits | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Feed the Children Inc | NECESSITIES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN & FAMILIES | $110,795 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Chicago Food Depository | DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY | $22,675 |
| 2024 | Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $18,549 |
| 2023 | Tides Center | HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Chicago Food Depository | DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY | $21,684 |
| 2023 | Mielle Cares Foundation Inc | SUPPORT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Buddy Bear Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | $4,000 |
| 2022 | The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $461,928 |
| 2022 | Greater Chicago Food Depository | DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY | $13,866 |
| 2022 | Greater Chicago Food Depository | DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY | $5,229 |
| 2022 | Laughing Acres Family Foundation Inc | ALL CONTRIBUTION ARE MADE TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE GOALS OF THE RECIPIENT ORGANIZATION. | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Greater Chicago Food Depository | DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY | $230,071 |
| 2021 | The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $6,000 |
| 2020 | NFL Foundation Inc | NFL PLAYER FOOTBALL CAMP GRANT | $200,000 |
| 2020 | Illinois Humanities Council Inc | HUMANITIES PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2020 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
| 2019 | The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $53,455 |
| 2019 | The Chicago Community Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $16,785 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Better Boys Foundation?
Better Boys Foundation is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation ($521K), Greater Chicago Food Depository ($294K), NFL Foundation Inc ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Better Boys Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Better Boys Foundation's largest funder?
The Joseph Kellman Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Better Boys Foundation, with $521K across 3 grants (2019–2022).
How much grant funding has Better Boys Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Better Boys Foundation across 24 grants from 14 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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