Make It Better Foundation

How to apply, from its 2024 IRS return

How to ask

Applications for the annual Philanthropy Awards competition can be found on the MIBF website. http://foundation.makeitbetter.com/

Deadlines

Nominations for awards are accepted during the specified period, typically September each year

Limits on who can apply

We will review requests for support against our stated mission, which is to identify and amplify the work of oustanding nonprofits while growing a network of well-informed, committed philanthropists; social entrepreneurs; and sponsors. We enter into the agreement using the organization's standard sponsorship form, having confirmed their 501(c)(3) status in advance. Generally these are organizations in the surrounding Chicagoland area that are within the distribution footprint of Make It Better…

Grants paid in 2024

$988,150, to organizations

This is what the foundation told the IRS on Form 990-PF. It isn’t a confirmed open grant round, and details may have changed, so contact the foundation before applying. Its mailing address is on the full return: see it on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer.