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EIN 58-2366765

Better World Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
Description
The Better World Fund fosters innovation and creativity within communities, empowering individuals by providing resources and support to realize their ideas. It champions collaboration, creating an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and growth. The Fund supports the United Nations through public-private partnerships, addressing pressing global issues while broadening support via advocacy and outreach efforts. Additionally, it educates the public about the UN's value in an interdependent world, promoting timely, full, and unconditional payment of U.S. dues to the organization.
Related structure
Better World Fund is a parent organization to a group of 80 other organizations.
Total revenues
$1,230,104
2023
Total expenses
$4,246,897
2023
Total assets
$6,842,724
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at Better World Fund

Advocacy: the Better World Fund works to support the un and un causes and educate the public about the role and value of the united nations in an interdependent World. We encourage cooperation between the united nations and the u.s. government, understanding about the un among the american public, and payment of u.s. dues to the united nations on time and in full.

Grants made by Better World Fund

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
US Global Leadership CampaignUn STRNGTHN$30,000
United State Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC)Un STRNGTHN$12,500

Who funds Better World Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Nations FoundationUn STRNGTHNG$3,102,566
The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic InnovationAlbright-Young Fellowship for Paid Internships at the United Nations$400,000
Louis N Cassett FoundationTo Further Exempt Purpose$19,500
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Better World Fund

NameTitleCompensation
Elizabeth CousensPresident and Chief Executive Officer$67,762
Andrew AxelrodChief Operating Officer$41,483
Lia FordjourChief Financial Officer$16,685
George HannumExecutive Director BWF , SR Director Us - Un Relations / Executive Director BWC , SR Director Us - Un Relations / Senior Director$170,480
Jacqueline Robinson WiliamsPresident
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Better World Fund

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,199,358
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$30,746
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,230,104

Form 990s for Better World Fund

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-09-06990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 29, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $19,500 from Louis N Cassett Foundation
April 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2023
January 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsInternational-focused organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsForeign affairs
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingNational levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1750 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 300
Washington, DC 20006
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
betterworldfund.org/ 
Phone
(202) 887-9040
Facebook page
betterworldcampaign 
Twitter profile
@bwboncampus 
IRS details
EIN
58-2366765
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
NAICS code, primary
813311: Human Rights Organizations
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
111497
FTB Entity ID
2207656
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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