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EIN 81-4772781

Better Future Forward

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Alexandria
State
Virginia
Year formed
2016
Most recent tax filings
2025-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
Description
Better Future Forward Inc (BFF) was established with a mission to ensure that all individuals and students have equitable access to high-quality postsecondary opportunities and protective financial support, enabling them to have a prosperous and fulfilling life. BFF has implemented community funds designed to help students with limited financial means access and complete a bachelor's degree at higher rates.
Total revenues
$1,654,364
2025
Total expenses
$1,213,162
2025
Total assets
$3,353,984
2025
Num. employees
4
2025

Program areas at Better Future Forward

Implemented community funds designed to help students with limited financial means access and complete a bachelor's degree at higher rates.

Who funds Better Future Forward

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Support for Programs, Operations and Other Charitable Purposes$300,000
ImpactAssetsGeneral Support$200,000
CME Group FoundationFueling Dramatic Growth of BFF'S Chicago Fund$25,000
...and 1 more grant received

Financials for Better Future Forward

RevenuesFYE 06/2025
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,647,007
Program services$7,217
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$140
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,654,364
Data update history
September 22, 2026
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
July 18, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
April 7, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
February 27, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
February 3, 2026
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from ImpactAssets
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationLobbyingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
7584 Blanford CT
Alexandria, VA 22315
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Fairfax County, VA
Website URL
betterfutureforward.org/ 
Phone
(703) 587-4080
IRS details
EIN
81-4772781
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2016
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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