Better Way Foundation
Better Way Foundation
Minneapolis, MN, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
36-3608625
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Private Foundation
Better Way Foundation
Minneapolis, MN, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
36-3608625
•
Private Foundation
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The Better Way Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in Minnesota, New Mexico, and South Dakota, having paid out a total of $2.7 million across 87 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
University of Notre Dame du Lac
$1.9M
10%
KERES CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
$1M
6%
THUNDER VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
$880.1K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
45
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Better Way Foundation?
No. Better Way Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Better Way Foundation give?
Better Way Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, New Mexico, and South Dakota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Better Way Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Better Way Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Better Way Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Better Way Foundation awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Better Way Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Better Way Foundation awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Notre Dame du Lac, KERES CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER, and THUNDER VALLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Better Way Foundation?
Better Way Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.