The Betterworld Trust
BetterWorld Trust (EIN 26-1160600) is a California-based 501(c)(3) private foundation focused on child development, health & environment, and economic development. The official site lists trustees (Paul and Diane Garrett), staff, contact emails, and describes the foundation's venture-philanthropy grantmaking approach.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized nonprofits with programs in child development, literacy, food/nutrition, seniors, local community revitalization, arts, or occasional global health projects that can show local credibility or an introducer to the trustees.
Good Fit
- • Programmatic alignment with literacy, child welfare, food security, senior services, arts, community economic development, or global health.
- • A demonstrated track record of measurable outcomes and concise materials suitable for a two- to three-page invited LOI.
- • Local presence or clear ties to Southern California (Inland Empire/Fallbrook/Temecula) or an introduction from a trusted intermediary or trustee.
- • Capacity to receive mid-size grants ($3K–$50K range) and to steward a relationship-focused funder.
Geography
Across the observed years the foundation funded organizations in multiple states (including CA, MN and MA), but recent giving is concentrated in California (61% of 2024 dollars), indicating a primarily regional focus with some out-of-state national/international grants.
Recipient Variety
The observed portfolio includes many distinct independent grantees (16 in 2022; 8 in 2023; 7 in 2024) spanning local nonprofits and a few national organizations, showing a broad recipient set for a small private foundation.
New Applicants
The foundation publicly requires invitations for submissions, which limits open entry, but the giving pattern shows occasional new grantees (three new recipients in 2024), so unfamiliar organizations can enter the portfolio though typically via introductions or intermediary relationships.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
