Private foundation · Fallbrook, CA

The Betterworld Trust

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Typical grant size
$1K $5K $10K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
28
Repeat grantees
13
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Diane Garrett
TRUSTEE
Paul Garrett
TRUSTEE

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
357.7%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
113
Total grants awarded
$1.6M
Total amount
$15K
Average grant
$250K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$129K
7 grants
2023
$167K
8 grants
2022
$225K
16 grants
2021
$126K
6 grants
2020
$131K
15 grants
2019
$285K
23 grants
2018
$111K
13 grants
2017
$323K
11 grants
2016
$133K
11 grants
2015
$4K
1 grants
2013
$8K
2 grants

Top recipients

6 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$750K
5 grants · MN · ✓ Exact match
$218K
3 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$100K
Fallbrook School of the Arts
5 grants · CA
$70K
8 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$69K
7 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$48K
Fallbrook Art Center
5 grants · CA
$39K
2 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$35K
2 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$29K
Fallbrook Senior Center
5 grants · CA
$25K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Books for Africa
COLLECT, SORT, SHIP AND DISTRIBUTE BOOKS TO CHILDREN OF AFRICA
MN · TY 2024
$50K
Focusing Philanthropy
GRANTS FOR CASA; SERVCIES AND EDUCATION FOR FOSTER YOUTH
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Fallbrook Food Pantry
SCHOLARSHIPS, FOOD PROGRAM
CA · TY 2024
$16K
Boys & Girls Club of North County
LITERACY PROGRAM
CA · TY 2024
$15K
Fallbrook Senior Center
NUTRITION PROGRAM
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Fallbrook Art Center
ART EDUCATION AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Fallbrook a Leerfuesd
BRING LITERACY TO THE HOMES OF YOUNG CHILDREN
CA · TY 2024
$3K
Last Mile Health
IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES IN LIBERIA
MA · TY 2023
$100K
Books for Africa
COLLECT, SORT, SHIP AND DISTRIBUTE BOOKS TO CHILDREN OF AFRICA
MN · TY 2023
$20K
Foundation for Senior Care
OFFERS SERVICES & RESOURCES TO SENIORS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Fallbrook Food Pantry
GRANT FOR NUTRITIONAL KITCHEN
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Plant With Purpose
FIGHTING GLOBAL POVERTY & ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Fallbrook Art Center
ART EDUCATION AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Baja Educational Initiative
CHALLENGE GRANT
CA · TY 2023
$5K
Fallbrook a Leerfuesd
BRING LITERACY TO THE HOMES OF YOUNG CHILDREN
CA · TY 2023
$2K
Last Mile Health
IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES IN LIBERIA
MA · TY 2022
$100K
Focusing Philanthropy
CHALLENGE GRANT FOR CASA;SERVICES AND EDUCATIONS FOR FOSTER YOUTH
CA · TY 2022
$25K
Books for Africa
COLLECT, SORT, SHIP AND DISTRIBUTE BOOKS TO CHILDREN OF AFRICA
MN · TY 2022
$25K
Boys & Girls Club of North County
PROVIDES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Fallbrook Art Center
ART EDUCATION AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Plant With Purpose
FIGHTING GLOBAL POVERTY & ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Foundation for Senior Care
OFFERS SERVICES & RESOURCES TO SENIORS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Fallbrook Food Pantry
GRANT FOR NUTRITIONAL KITCHEN
CA · TY 2022
$10K
Jewish United Fund
PROVIDES HUMANITARIAN RELIEF FOR UKRAINE
IL · TY 2022
$5K
Baja Educational Initiative
CHALLENGE GRANT
CA · TY 2022
$5K
World Central Kitchen
GRANTS FOR UKRAINE
DC · TY 2022
$5K
Words Alive
LITERACY PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2022
$5K
Fallbrook a Leerfuesd
BRING LITERACY TO THE HOMES OF YOUNG CHILDREN
CA · TY 2022
$2K
Fallbrook Art Association
PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT FOR VISUAL ARTISTS TO CONNECT, GROW & THRIVE
CA · TY 2022
$1K
Fallbrook Village Association
REVITALIZE FALLBROOK ECONOMICALLY, CULTURALLY, AND PHYSICALLY
CA · TY 2022
$1K
Yosemite Conservancy
FUNDS GRANTS FOR RESTORATION, RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
DC · TY 2022
$500
Last Mile Health
IMPROVING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE IN REMOTE COMMUNITIES IN LIBERIA
MA · TY 2021
$100K
Fallbrook Food Pantry
GRANT FOR NUTRITIONAL KITCHEN
CA · TY 2021
$10K
Baja Bound
CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES FOR WORKING POOR
CA · TY 2021
$5K
Words Alive
LITERACY PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2021
$5K
Fallbrook Art Center
ART EDUCATION AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2021
$5K
Plant With Purpose
FIGHTING GLOBAL POVERTY & ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE
CA · TY 2021
$1K
Last Mile Health
GRANT FOR MALAWI PROGRAM
MA · TY 2020
$100K
Edify
UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR THE BETTERWORLD TRUST
CA · TY 2020
$10K
Corazon de Vida
UNRESTRICTED GRANTPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CA · TY 2020
$5K
Fallbrook Food Pantry
GRANT FOR NUTRITIONAL KITCHEN
CA · TY 2020
$5K
Boys & Girls Club of North County
BANNER RENEWAL; AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GRANT
CA · TY 2020
$3K
Fallbrook Senior Center
HOME DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM
CA · TY 2020
$3K
Baja Bound
UNRESTRICTED GRANT FOR TERRA FIRMA
CA · TY 2020
$3K
Zion Christian School
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CA · TY 2020
$1K
Pedagogical Institute of LA
GRANT FOR STORAGE AREA
CA · TY 2020
$900
Fallbrook Child Development Center
TO AID IN PROVIDING QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND DAY CARE FOR CHILD
CA · TY 2020
$300
Christ the King Lutheran Preschool
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
CA · TY 2020
$300
Rock Rose Village School
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CA · TY 2020
$225
Vallecitos School District
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CA · TY 2020
$150

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.