Help Better Lives Inc

EIN 453309167

Irvine, CA 92612 |(562) 688-0810

https://WWW.BETTERLIVES.ORG
Total Given 2020–2024
$666K
39 grants · $133K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$21K
grant size
62%
deep partner · 10/16 multi-year
repeat
$449K
Assets (2024)
16
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Arts & Culture Environment Human Services Community Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person CHRISTOPHER WADE
Phone (562) 688-0810
Deadlines NO
How to Apply PLEASE CONTACT CHRISTOPHER WADE AT CHRIS.WADE@WFCF.ORG
Restrictions ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2019 N/A $214K $370K N/A
2020 $177K $317K $327K 10
2022 $148K $349K $145K 11
2023 $149K $425K $236K 9
2024 $191K $449K $250K 9

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 39 grants on record

Minimum
$479
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$17K
75th Pctl
$21K
Maximum
$75K

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (39 total)

Purpose
Tupendane Company Arusha, None $74,811 ASSIST SCHOOLS TO FEED STUDENTS AND IMPROVE FACILITIES. 2024
Tupendane Company Njiro, None $68,665 ASSIST SCHOOLS TO FEED STUDENTS AND IMPROVE FACILITIES. 2020
Tupendane Company Njiro, None $66,958 ASSIST SCHOOLS TO FEED STUDENTS AND IMPROVE FACILITIES. 2022
Tupendane Company Njiro, None $51,467 ASSIST SCHOOLS TO FEED STUDENTS AND IMPROVE FACILITIES. 2023
Peaksneng Thormacheat Shop Siem Reap, None $37,759 ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 2023
Peaksneng Thormacheat Shop Siem Reap, None $37,549 ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 2024
Sanitation and Water Action Dar Es Salaam, None $25,000 ASSIST IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES TO HAVE ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER. 2020
Peaksneng Thormacheat Shop Siem Reap, None $24,959 ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 2020
Peaksneng Thormacheat Shop Siem Reap, None $22,631 ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 2022
Soda Trust Dar Es Salaam, None $21,815 ASSIST SCHOOLS TO FEED STUDENTS AND IMPROVE FACILITIES. 2023
Soda Trust Ngara, None $20,876 ASSIST SCHOOLS TO FEED STUDENTS AND IMPROVE FACILITIES. 2024
Soda Trust Dar Es Salaam, None $20,598 ASSIST SCHOOLS TO FEED STUDENTS AND IMPROVE FACILITIES. 2022
Lishe Bora Garden Shop Mkyashi Kilema Kilimanjar, None $15,515 ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 2024
Soda Trust Dar Es Salaam, None $14,593 ASSIST SCHOOLS TO FEED STUDENTS AND IMPROVE FACILITIES. 2020
Healthy Life Reinforcement Khum Svaypor, None $12,191 ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 2020
Kikundi Cha Mafanikio Rufiji, None $11,376 ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 2024
Upendo Agribusiness Moshi Urban, None $10,860 ASSIST BETTER LIVES AND LOCAL PARTNERS BY DISTRIBUTING GRANTS AND PROVIDING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES. 2024
Wamukisa Support Organization Mpigi, None $9,769 ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 2024
Lishe Bora Garden Shop Mkyashi Kilema Kilimanjar, None $9,643 ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 2020
Upendo Agribusiness Moshi Urban, None $9,616 ASSIST BETTER LIVES AND LOCAL PARTNERS BY DISTRIBUTING GRANTS AND PROVIDING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES. 2022
Upend Agribusiness Moshi Urban, None $9,488 ASSIST BETTER LIVES AND LOCAL PARTNERS BY DISTRIBUTING GRANTS AND PROVIDING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES. 2020
Lishe Bora Garden Shop Mkyashi Kilema Kilimanjar, None $9,385 ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 2022
Wamukisa Support Organization Mpigi, None $8,942 ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 2023
Lishe Bora Garden Shop Mkyashi Kilema Kilimanjar, None $8,852 ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 2023
Kikundi Cha Mafanikio Chim Chim Rufiji, None $8,468 ASSIST FAMILIES LIVING IN RURAL POVERTY TO BECOME FOOD AND INCOME SELF-RELIANT. 2023