Better Health Foundation
THE MISSION OF GENESIS PHILANTHROPY IS TO EMPOWER PHILANTHROPY TO ENGAGE COMMUNITIES IN POPULATION HEALTH AT ALL STAGES OF LIFE.
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The mission of the Better Health Foundation is to mobilize philanthropy to measurably improve community health for all the people of the 9-county greater Quad Cities region.
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Mission
The mission of genesis philanthropy is to empower philanthropy to engage communities in population health at all stages of life.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Better Health Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 90% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 86,572 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBetter Health Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Davenport, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 462452851. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 82 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Better Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 462452851. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Better Health Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Better Health Foundation is located in Davenport, IA, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Better Health Foundation has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Better Health Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 82 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Better Health Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Better Health Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The mission of the Better Health Foundation is to mobilize philanthropy to measurably improve community health for all the people of the 9-county greater Quad Cities region. Better Health Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Better Health Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Better Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 462452851, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BETTER HEALTH FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Focus on Better Health with Back to Balance Lymphatic Massage - FOX 2
Opinion: The path to better health may be the trail outside your door - Anchorage Daily News
Psychologists say the secret to better health isn't doing more — it's doing less, in the right order - Yahoo Creators
“Communism Is Back!” Say Republicans Who Can’t Understand Why People Want Better Health Care or Affordable Housing - Esquire
Better conversations are leading to better health at this growing central Maine clinic - The Portland Press Herald
Science-based testing powers better health at Plus10 - Cross Timbers Gazette
Transforming Cancer Care Through Better Health Service Delivery - City Cancer Challenge (C/Can) - Oncodaily
At SLEEP 2026, Miller School Scientists Showcase Sleep Research Driving Better Health Outcomes - University of Miami
From boy band to better health: Ashley Parker Angel's new mission is wellness with a stop in Detroit - FOX 2 Detroit
‘EastDiet’ — a homegrown way to better health - Time Magazine
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 82 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 82 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2013
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Better Health Foundation
- What is Better Health Foundation?
- Better Health Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights private non-operating foundation based in Davenport, United States. The mission of the Better Health Foundation is to mobilize philanthropy to measurably improve community health for all the people of the 9-county greater Quad Cities region.
- When was Better Health Foundation founded?
- Better Health Foundation was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Better Health Foundation?
- Melinda M Gowey serves as CEO.
- Where is Better Health Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Davenport, IA, United States.
- What is Better Health Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M.
- Is Better Health Foundation trustworthy?
- Better Health Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Better Health Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 462452851.
- What is Better Health Foundation's website?
- https://www.thebetterhealthfoundation.org/