Betterfi
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$458K
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
15
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Betterfi?
Betterfi is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone ($226K), The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc ($126K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $458K in grants to Betterfi between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone | $225,764 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | $125,500 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $60,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The John M Gessell Charitable Trust Dtd 8-20-99 | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| CBA Fund | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Cartinhour-Woods Foundation Inc | $12,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $269K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $269K.
What grants has Betterfi received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone | To support Betterfi expansion into the Chattanooga/Hamilton County Market | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| 2024 | CBA Fund | SMALL DOLLAR LENDING | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Cartinhour-Woods Foundation Inc | OPERATING FUNDS | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone | to support BetterFi Expansion to Chattanooga, TN | $25,764 |
| 2023 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Cartinhour-Woods Foundation Inc | OPERATING FUNDS | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $30,000 |
| 2021 | The John M Gessell Charitable Trust Dtd 8-20-99 | TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE LOANS AND FINANCIAL COACHING AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO PREDATORY LENDING | $20,000 |
| 2021 | The Cartinhour-Woods Foundation Inc | OPERATING FUNDS | $3,000 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | 2020 UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT | $16,000 |
| 2020 | The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc | $8,000 MASK MAKING PROJECT/$1,500 EMERGENCY PURPOSES | $9,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Betterfi?
Betterfi is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone ($226K), The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc ($126K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($60K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $458K in grants to Betterfi between 2020–2024.
Who is Betterfi's largest funder?
Robert F Stone Foundation AKA Bobby Stone is the largest recorded funder of Betterfi, with $226K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Betterfi received?
IRS 990 filings record $458K in grants to Betterfi across 15 grants from 6 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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