Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2022, or tax year beginning 01-01-2022 , and ending 12-31-2022
Name of foundation
BETTER PLACE FOUNDATION
FKA THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)1900 CRESTWOOD BOULEVARD 300
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BIRMINGHAM, AL35210
A Employer identification number

63-1198327
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(205) 951-4479
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$14,666,469J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 85 85  
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 170,548 170,425  
5a Gross rents............ 19,537 19,537  
b Net rental income or (loss) -374,078
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -931,051
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 3,180,783
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
-1,158,913 -987,595  
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ -1,899,794 -797,548  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
5,250 2,625   2,625
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
306,134 306,134   0
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
20,365 668   0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
434,864 394,042   40,822
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 766,613 703,469   43,447
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 751,600 751,600
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,518,213 703,469   795,047
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -3,418,007
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2022)
Form 990-PF (2022)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 513,452 329,029 329,029
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 8,690,367 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,667,638 		7,215,121
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 4,394,528 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,285,211 		7,122,319
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 13,598,347 11,281,878 14,666,469
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,719,298 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,820,836
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 1,719,298 2,820,836
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions...........    
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........ 0 0
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund 0 0
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds 11,879,049 8,461,042
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 11,879,049 8,461,042
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 13,598,347 11,281,878
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
11,879,049
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-3,418,007
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
8,461,042
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
8,461,042
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a K1 PASSTHROUGH GAINS P   2022-12-31
b TD AMERITRADE ACCT XXX-XX-XXXX     2022-12-31
c TD AMERITRADE ACCT XXX-XX-XXXX     2022-12-31
d RAYMOND JAMES ACCT 282LL371     2022-12-31
e RAYMOND JAMES ACCT 282LL371     2022-12-31
VVP/APPLIED MATERIALS (11/22)     2022-11-30
VVP/HEICO CORP(11/22)     2022-11-01
VVP/HEICO CORP(11/22)     2022-11-01
VVP/META PLATFORMS(10/22)   2021-10-25 2022-10-04
VVP/META PLATFORMS(10/22)     2022-10-31
VVP/SPLUNK INC (10/22)     2022-10-31
VVP/SPLUNK INC (10/22)     2022-10-31
VVP/CERENCE INC(9/22)     2022-09-30
VVP/CERENCE INC(9/22)     2022-09-30
VVP/AMAZON (8/22)   2021-10-19 2022-08-09
VVP/APPLOVIN CORP (8/22)     2022-08-31
VVP/CERENCE INC(8/22)     2022-08-31
VVP/MASTERCARD INC(8/22)     2022-08-31
VVP/NVIDIA CORP(8/22)     2022-08-31
VVP/TRANSDIGM GROUP(8/22)   2021-01-27 2022-08-09
VVP/APPLOVIN CORP (7/22)     2022-07-31
VVP/TRANSDIGM GROUP(7/22)     2022-07-05
VVP/UPSTART HOLDINGS(7/22)     2022-07-31
VVP/UPSTART HOLDINGS(7/22)     2022-07-31
VVP/APPLOVIN CORP (6/22)     2022-07-31
VVP/MASTERCARD INC(6/22)     2022-06-16
VVP/NVIDIA CORP(6/22)     2022-06-30
VVP/TRANSDIGM GROUP(6/22)     2022-06-21
VVP/TRANSDIGM GROUP(6/22)     2022-06-30
VVP/UPSTART HOLDINGS(6/22)     2022-06-30
VVP/VISA INC(6/22)     2022-06-16
VVP/VISA INC(6/22)     2022-06-30
VVP/WAYFAIR(5/22)     2022-05-31
VVP/WAYFAIR(5/22)     2022-05-31
VVP/CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD (1/22)     2022-01-31
VVP/MASTERCARD INC(1/22)   2020-01-26 2022-01-28
VVP/MASTERCARD INC(1/22)     2022-01-31
CAPITAL GAINS DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 236,762     236,762
b 75,000   76,319 -1,319
c 750,637   1,024,437 -273,800
d 514,985   591,351 -76,366
e 349,409   311,861 37,548
73,873   94,375 -20,502
28,432   29,049 -617
39,553   36,247 3,306
6,058   13,795 -7,737
91,172   126,158 -34,986
83,929   147,880 -63,951
36,174   75,942 -39,768
13,429   47,672 -34,243
8,713   50,989 -42,276
49,680   62,197 -12,517
58,297   124,342 -66,045
5,736   35,353 -29,617
106,751   83,299 23,452
57,974   47,985 9,989
29,565   24,566 4,999
31,569   85,567 -53,998
17,315   17,813 -498
17,588   78,273 -60,685
34,954   171,221 -136,267
30,934   80,033 -49,099
39,061   38,399 662
18,712   14,544 4,168
16,779   17,866 -1,087
41,789   52,333 -10,544
10,255   68,485 -58,230
47,728   54,848 -7,120
25,560   24,914 646
25,547   111,886 -86,339
40,721   190,701 -149,980
33,051   29,801 3,250
14,076   12,485 1,591
58,569   58,848 -279
60,446     60,446
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       236,762
b       -1,319
c       -273,800
d       -76,366
e       37,548
      -20,502
      -617
      3,306
      -7,737
      -34,986
      -63,951
      -39,768
      -34,243
      -42,276
      -12,517
      -66,045
      -29,617
      23,452
      9,989
      4,999
      -53,998
      -498
      -60,685
      -136,267
      -49,099
      662
      4,168
      -1,087
      -10,544
      -58,230
      -7,120
      646
      -86,339
      -149,980
      3,250
      1,591
      -279
      60,446
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 -931,051
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 0
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 0
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2022 estimated tax payments and 2021 overpayment credited to 2022 6a 16,920
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 16,920
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2221 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 16,920
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2023 estimated taxright arrow16,920 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
 
No
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowAL
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2022 or the taxable year beginning in 2022? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
 
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowCARL LESSMAN Telephone no.right arrow (205) 951-4479

Located atright arrow1900 CRESTWOOD BOULEVARD SUITE 300BIRMINGHAMAL ZIP+4right arrow35210
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2022, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2022? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2022, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2022?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2022 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2022.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2022? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
WILLIAM T RATLIFF III PRES/TREAS/DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
1900 CRESTWOOD BOULEVARD SUITE 300
BIRMINGHAM,AL35210
CARL A LESSMAN DIRECTOR
1.00 		0 0 0
1900 CRESTWOOD BOULEVARD SUITE 300
BIRMINGHAM,AL35210
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 0
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow0
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1  
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow0
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
9,950,484
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
337,949
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
6,289,347
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
16,577,780
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
16,577,780
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
248,667
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
16,329,113
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
816,456
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
816,456
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
0
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
816,456
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
816,456
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
0
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
816,456
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
795,047
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
 
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
795,047
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Form 990-PF (2022)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2021 		(c)
2021 		(d)
2022
1 Distributable amount for 2022 from Part X, line 7 816,456
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2021 only....... 127,760
b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2017......  
b From 2018......  
c From 2019......  
d From 2020......  
e From 2021......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2022 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 795,047
a Applied to 2021, but not more than line 2a 127,760
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		0
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		0
d Applied to 2022 distributable amount..... 667,287
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2022. 0 0
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		0
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2023 .......... 		149,169
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		0
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2017 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2023.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2018....  
b Excess from 2019....  
c Excess from 2020....  
d Excess from 2021....  
e Excess from 2022....  
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2022, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2022 (b) 2021 (c) 2020 (d) 2019
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		         
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		         
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		         
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
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Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

ALAQUEST COLLABORATIVE FOR EDUCATION

PO BOX 550241
BIRMINGHAM,AL35255 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE 57,500

CAHABA RIVER SOCIETY

2717 7TH AVENUE SOUTH STE 205
BIRMINGHAM,AL35233 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL 20,000

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM

2100 FIRST AVENUE N STE 700
BIRMINGHAM,AL35203 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY COMMUNITY SUPPORT 30,000

COVENANT HOUSE GEORGIA INC

1559 JOHNSON RD NW
ATLANTA,GA30318 		NONE   SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 2,500

ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES INC

102 W SPRUCE AVE
FAIRHOPE,AL36533 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 20,000

EKVNV YEFOLECVLKE

PO BOX 148
WEOGUFKA,AL35183 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL/ENVIRONMENTAL 32,500

GRASSROOTS INTERNATIONAL INC

179 BOYLSTON STREET 4TH FLOOR
JAMAICA PLAIN,MA02130 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL JUSTICE 25,000

HAND IN PAW INC

617 38TH STREET S
BIRMINGHAM,AL35222 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 2,500

HEARTS OF WHEELS

616 RED LANE ROAD
BIRMINGHAM,AL35215 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 22,500

HIGHER PURPOSE INC

130 DESOTO AVENUE STE 10
CLARKSDALE,MS38614 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY COMMUNITY SUPPORT 50,000

HIGHLANDER RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER

1959 HIGHLANDER WAY
NEW MARKET,TN37820 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL 12,500

HISPANIC INTEREST COALITION OF ALABAMA

117 SOUTH CREST DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM,AL35209 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 10,000

INDIANAPOLIS MONUMENTAL MARATHON

202 E MARKET STREET
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46204 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY COMMUNITY SUPPORT 10,000

MCRAE LEARNING CENTER INC

2601 MARIE FOSTER ST
SELMA,AL36703 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL 52,500

MCWANE SCIENCE CENTER

200 19TH ST NORTH
BIRMINGHAM,AL35203 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL 5,000

METRO WEST MINISTRIES

6101 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE
FAIRFIELD,AL35064 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 5,000

MOVE GULF COAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

3223 SPRING HILL AVENUE
MOBILE,AL36607 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY COMMUNITY SUPPORT 53,000

NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

1622 7TH AVENUE N
BESSEMER,AL35020 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL 17,500

OASIS COUNSELING CENTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN

1900 14TH AVENUE SOUTH
BIRMINGHAM,AL35205 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES 32,500

SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER

2829 2ND AVENUE SOUTH STE 282
BIRMINGHAM,AL35233 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL JUSTICE 2,500

SPRING VALLEY SCHOOL FOUNDATION

2701 SYDNEY DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM,AL35211 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATIONAL 48,000

THE CENTER FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION

PO BOX 6279
PEARL,MS39288 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL JUSTICE 5,000

THE TENDER FOUNDATION

448 RALPH DAVID ABERNATHY BLVD
ATLANTA,GA30312 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 7,500

TRANSGENDER ADVOCATES KNOWLEDGE EMPOWERING

1032 15TH ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL JUSTICE 62,500

UNITED SAINTS RECOVERY PROJECT

2309 DRYADES ST
NEW ORLEAMS,LA70113 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 5,000

YMCA JUNIUS WARD JOHNSON MEMORIAL

267 YMCA PLACE
VICKSBURG,MS39180 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY COMMUNITY SUPPORT 10,000

YOUTH SERVE INC

2717 7TH AVENUE SOUTH 105
BIRMINGHAM,AL35233 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 20,000

YOUTH TOWERS INC

601 19TH STREET NORTH
BIRMINGHAM,AL35203 		NONE SOCIAL ASSISTANCE SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 32,500

AFRICAN CHILDREN'S MISSION INC

PO BOX 26470
BIRMINGHAM,AL35260 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 20,000

CASA MISSISSIPPI INC

PO BOX 23879
JACKSON,MS39225 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 5,000

DIAPER BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA

1311 E CLUB BLVD
DURHAM,NC27704 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 2,500

F3 BIRMINGHAM FOUNDATION

7829 N LAKE DRIVE
TRUSSVILLE,AL35173 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY COMMUNITY SUPPORT 1,100

FATHER MCKENNA CENTER INC

19 I STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY COMMUNITY SUPPORT 5,000

FPC ACTION FOUNDATION

5550 PAINTED MIRAGE ROAD SUITE 320
LAS VEGAS,NV89149 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL JUSTICE 2,500

FRIENDS OF JEMISON PARK

PO BOX 530813
BIRMINGHAM,AL35253 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT 5,000

GREATER BIRMINGHAM HUMANE SOCIETY

300 SNOW DRIVE
BIRMINGHAM,AL35209 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2,500

LIFELINE ANIMAL PROJECT INC

981 HOWELL MILL ROAD NW
ATLANTA,GA30318 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT 2,500

MARANATHAN FAMILY LEARNING CENTER AND ACADEMY

200 BEACON PARKWAY WEST SUITE 206
BIRMINGHAM,AL35209 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATION 7,500

MOUNTAIN BROOK LIBRARY FOUNDATION

50 OAK STREET
MOUNTAIN BROOK,AL35213 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT 10,000

NASHVILLE RESCUE MISSION

PO BOX 24661
NASHVILLE,TN372024661 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL ASSISTANCE 2,500

NATIONAL SUMMER LEARNING ASSOCIATION

1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW SUITE 200
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY EDUCATION 2,000

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INC

PO BOX 97166
WASHINGON,DC200907166 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY HEALTH 2,500

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF NASHVILLE

2144 FAIRFAX AVENUE
NASHVILLE,TN37212 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL ASSISTANCE AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT 7,500

RURAL DOG RESCUE INC

719 8TH STREET SE
WASHINGON,DC20003 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY COMMUNITY SUPPORT 5,000

SOUTHERN VISION ALLIANCE

P O BOX 51698
DURHAM,NC27707 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL JUSTICE 2,500

SOUTHERNERS ON NEW GROUND INC

561 W WHITEHALL ST SW
ATLANTA,GA30310 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY SOCIAL JUSTICE 2,500

THE CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

200 UNION HILL DRIVE SUITE 200
BIRMINGHAM,AL35209 		NONE PUBLIC CHARITY COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND EDUCATION 10,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 751,600
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
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Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 85  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 170,548  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......     16 -374,078  
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....     01 81,784  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 -931,051  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
aK1 FORAGER FUND 		    14 -422  
bK1 FOUR MILE COVE     14 -1,070,522  
cK1 JAX WESTSIDE BW LLC 523000        
dK1 GRAHAM CAPITAL FUND I LLC 523000 -99,061      
eK1 STERLING REAL ESTATE FUND II LP 523000 13,248      
fK1 STERLING SELF STORAGE FUND IV LP 523000 1,083      
gK1 STONERIVER INVESTMENT FUND II LLC 523000 -21,097      
hK1 FORTRESS SPECIAL OPPTY ASP FUND 523000 15,779      
iCONCORD APARTMENTS 523000   14 1,565  
jK-1 BIRMINGHAM FINANCIAL CENTER 523000 -20,508      
kK-1 BROOKWOOD CENTER BW LLC 523000 16,259      
lK-1 MAGMA VIDING DFW I INVESTOR LLC 523000 -39,968      
mK-1 MONTICELLO INVESTOR LLC 523000 -37,053      
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. -171,318 -2,122,091 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
-2,293,409
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
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Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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See instructions.
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TY 2022 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
BETTER PLACE FOUNDATION
 
FKA THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
EIN:
63-1198327
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
PROFESSIONAL FEES 5,250 2,625   2,625

TY 2022 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
BETTER PLACE FOUNDATION
 
FKA THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
EIN:
63-1198327
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
INVESTMENTS HELD - TD AMERITRADE 2,630,745 3,110,876
INVESTMENTS HELD - VULCAN VALUE PARTNERS LLC 2,988,361 3,110,901
INVESTMENTS HELD - RAYMOND JAMES 1,048,532 993,344

TY 2022 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
Name:
BETTER PLACE FOUNDATION
 
FKA THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
EIN:
63-1198327
Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
INVESTMENT IN GRAHAM CAPITAL FUND I AT COST 349,371 543,381
INVESTMENT IN INDEPENDENCE PLAZA PARTNERS AT COST 279,158 400,000
INVESTMENT IN MAXEX LLC AT COST 250,000 250,000
INVESTMENTS HELD - WELLS FARGO AT COST 770,436 832,972
INVESTMENT IN BIRMINGHAM FINANCIAL CENTER LLC AT COST 111,954 350,000
INVESTMENT IN CRAYHILL PRINCIPAL STRATEGIES PARALLEL FD AT COST 227,294 255,358
INVESTMENT IN ARCH LAKEWOOD ON HENDERSON LP AT COST 134,721 300,000
INVESTMENT IN STERLING REAL ESTATE FUND II LP AT COST 210,704 400,000
INVESTMENT IN MONTICELLO INVESTOR LLC AT COST 32,720 350,000
INVESTMENT IN CG LAKE MARY LLC AT COST 303,662 300,000
INVESTMENT IN FORAGER FUND LP AT COST 509,176 541,729
INVESTMENT IN BROOKWOOD CENTER BW LLC AT COST 331,779 366,000
INVESTMENT IN JAX WESTSIDE BW LLC AT COST 95,848 250,000
INVESTMENT IN MAGMA VIKING DFW I INVESTOR LLC AT COST 232,188 300,000
INVESTMENT IN STONERIVER INVESTMENT FUND II AT COST 186,817 237,539
INVESTMENT IN MUNTERS BW LLC AT COST 9,383 250,000
INVESTMENT IN BROOMFIELD BW LLC AT COST 250,000 250,000
INVESTMENT IN STERLING ELEVATION 3505 LLC AT COST 0 250,000
INVESTMENT IN STERLING SELF STORAGE FUND III AT COST 0 164,802
INVESTMENT IN FOUR MILE COVE HOLDING LLC AT COST 0 300,000
INVESTMENT IN STERLING SELF STORAGE FUND IV AT COST 0 230,538

TY 2022 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
BETTER PLACE FOUNDATION
 
FKA THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
EIN:
63-1198327
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ADVISORY FEES 39,985 0   39,985
BANK CHARGES 410 0   410
OFFICE EXPENSES 854 427   427
NET RENTAL LOSS 11,623 11,623   0
NET RENTAL LOSS 0 0   0
NET RENTAL LOSS 25,587 25,587   0
NET RENTAL LOSS 26,825 26,825   0
NET RENTAL LOSS 52,121 52,121   0
NET RENTAL LOSS 18,588 18,588   0
NET RENTAL LOSS 2,838 2,838   0
NET RENTAL LOSS 2,137 2,137   0
NET RENTAL LOSS 3,635 3,635   0
NET RENTAL LOSS 9,644 9,644   0
NET RENTAL LOSS 240,617 240,617   0


TY 2022 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
BETTER PLACE FOUNDATION
 
FKA THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
EIN:
63-1198327
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
OTHER PORTFOLIO INCOME 616 616 616
K1 OTHER PORTFOLIO INCOME 48,168 48,168 48,168
RETURN OF PRIOR YEAR CONTRIBUTION 33,000 33,000 33,000
K1 FORAGER FUND -422 -422 -422
K1 FOUR MILE COVE -1,070,522 -1,070,522 -1,070,522
K1 GRAHAM CAPITAL FUND I LLC -99,061   -99,061
K1 STERLING REAL ESTATE FUND II LP 13,248   13,248
K1 STERLING SELF STORAGE FUND IV LP 1,083   1,083
K1 STONERIVER INVESTMENT FUND II LLC -21,097   -21,097
K1 FORTRESS SPECIAL OPPTY ASP FUND 15,779 0 15,779
CONCORD APARTMENTS 1,565 1,565 1,565
K-1 BIRMINGHAM FINANCIAL CENTER -20,508   -20,508
K-1 BROOKWOOD CENTER BW LLC 16,259   16,259
K-1 MAGMA VIDING DFW I INVESTOR LLC -39,968   -39,968
K-1 MONTICELLO INVESTOR LLC -37,053   -37,053


TY 2022 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
BETTER PLACE FOUNDATION
 
FKA THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
EIN:
63-1198327
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
DEFICIT CAPITAL FOUR MILE COVE HOLDING LLC 1,403,348 2,473,870
DEFICIT CAPITAL STERLING ELEVATION 3505 LLC 32,954 55,742
DEFICIT CAPITAL STERLING SELF STORAGE III LP 250,376 254,009
DEFICIT CAPITAL STERLING SELF STORAGE FUND IV 32,620 37,215


TY 2022 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
BETTER PLACE FOUNDATION
 
FKA THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
EIN:
63-1198327
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES & EXPENSE 238,576 238,576   0
K-1 PORTFOLIO DEDUCTIONS 57,926 57,926   0
K-1 PORTFILIO DEDUCTION - FORAGER 9,632 9,632   0


TY 2022 TaxesSchedule
Name:
BETTER PLACE FOUNDATION
 
FKA THE RATLIFF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
EIN:
63-1198327
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
FOREIGN TAXES FROM K1S 123 123   0
LICENSES AND FEES 128 128   0
EXCISE TAXES 19,697 0   0
FOREIGN TAXES FROM RAYMOND JAMES 417 417   0