PARTNERS FOR BETTER FUTURES

EIN: 822274818 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

Los Altos, CA

Total Revenue
$523,134
Total Expenses
$707,448
Total Assets
$248,502
Net Assets
$248,502
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Andrew Lederer
Phone
4153174913
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

PARTNERS FOR BETTER FUTURES, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $523K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 86% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $707K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 35% operating deficit.

Mission

Partners for Better Futures (PBF) helps improve the lives of poor people around the world, primarily focusing on children and education. PBF does this by partnering with local organizations that are deeply involved in their own communities, and participating in carefully evaluated projects and programs. There are three continuing programs within PBF: Build a School in Burma (BSB), Build a School in India (BSI), and APC School Philippines (APC). In 2024 BSB made grants for new buildings for several schools, and made grants for projects including water systems, and solar lighting systems. Grants were also made to provide humanitarian assistance, following a devastating earthquake in March 2025. BSI made grants to support education for underserved children in India. APC made grants to the APC School in the Philippines. PBF also made grants to provide humanitarian assistance to Burmese people adversely impacted by conflict, including refugees.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $243,020 Revenue: $226,788

The "Build a School in Burma" (BSB) program makes grants to support construction of school buildings in Myanmar. These grants have been fewer since the Febuary 2021 coup, which upended much of the...

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The "Build a School in Burma" (BSB) program makes grants to support construction of school buildings in Myanmar. These grants have been fewer since the Febuary 2021 coup, which upended much of the country. This year BSB also supported education for Myanmar refugees, by making grants for construction of "Community Learning Centers" in bordering countries, primarily Thailand. BSB also provided help to schools that needed new furniture and sanitary facilities to support growing enrollments, and repair existing buildings. Overall, BSB has worked to provide safe, secure learning environments for students in poor, underserved communities, including refugees.

Program 2
Expenses: $106,101 Revenue: $79,014

"APC School" program made grants to support ongoing operations of Apu Palamguwan Cultural Education Center (APC) which provides an integrated and holistic education for the indigenous children and...

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"APC School" program made grants to support ongoing operations of Apu Palamguwan Cultural Education Center (APC) which provides an integrated and holistic education for the indigenous children and youth along the Pantaron Range of Mindanao, Philippines. The APC school works to promote and deepen cultural understanding while providing approximately 400 indigenous children with the knowledge and skills they need to confidently relate with mainstream Philippine society and advance in the formal education ladder.

Program 3
Expenses: $343,769 Revenue: $217,398

The Build a School in India (BSI) program made grants to increase access to education primarily to disadvantaged students in rural India. This included the following grants: a grant to Anandakshan, a...

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The Build a School in India (BSI) program made grants to increase access to education primarily to disadvantaged students in rural India. This included the following grants: a grant to Anandakshan, a grant to ASHA Action Self Reliance Hope, a grant to Cochlea Pune Hearing & Speech, a grant to Harali SEUS Support Education, a grant to Holistic Education Mission, a grant to JP Harali, a grant to Kiran Educational Trust - Foundation Academy, a grant to Mata Balak Utkarsha Pratishthan, a grant to Sondara, a grant to Srotoshwini Trust, and a grant to Unnatia Institute.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $523,134
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $523,134

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $660,636
Salaries & Benefits $27,425
Fundraising Expenses $1,551
Program Expenses $692,890
Other Expenses $19,387
TOTAL EXPENSES $707,448

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $523,134 $280,842 +0.9%
Expenses $707,448 $548,358 +0.3%
Net Income $-184,314 $-267,516 -0.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
6

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$22,435
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Naing Lin Swe Country Director - Burma 40
Key Emp Highest
$22,435 $0 $22,435
Andrew Lederer President 25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel Kipp Treasurer 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert G Cornwell Vice President 15
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Kirchen Secretary 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joyce McKinney Board member 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $523,134 $707,448 $248,502 $-184,314
2024 $280,842 $548,358 $432,751 $-267,516
2023 $318,722 $499,590 $700,267 $-180,868
2022 $597,900 $511,605 $881,134 $86,295
2021 $698,586 $429,251 $793,837 $269,335
2020 $659,094 $488,816 $524,502 $170,278
2019 $676,438 $322,214 $354,224 $354,224
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