Better Angels Society Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 45-4587107
- Total giving
- $9.5MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $23MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE BETTER ANGELS SOCIETY SUPPORTS OUTSTANDING AMERICAN HISTORY DOCUMENTARIES TO INSPIRE LIFELONG LEARNING, PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND ENCOURAGE CIVIL DISCOURSE.THE ORGANIZATION ADVANCES THIS MISSION BY RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUAL DOCUMENTARY FILMS FOCUSED ON U.S. HISTORY AND CHARACTERIZED BY THOROUGH ARCHIVAL RESEARCH AND ENGAGING STORYTELLING; AWARDING THE ANNUAL LIBRARY OF CONGRESS LAVINE/KEN BURNS PRIZE FOR FILM AND BETTER ANGELS LAVINE FELLOWSHIP TO PROVIDE RESOURCES, RECOGNITION, AND MENTORSHIP TO OUTSTANDING U.S. HISTORY DOCUMENTARIES; AND CREATING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE YOUNG PEOPLE IN MAKING DOCUMENTARIES ABOUT U.S. HISTORY TO BUILD SKILLS IN CRITICAL THINKING, COMMUNICATIONS, RESEARCH, HISTORY, AND CIVICS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association Inc | $11M | 2024 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | $280K | 2024 |
| Central Park Film Project Inc | $170K | 2024 |
| Wnet | $120K | 2024 |
| Lincoln Presidential Foundation | $68K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: bas.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.