Better Together MN
To bring about civic betterments and social improvements by effectively deploying resources, conducting research, and mobilizing communities to advocate for sustained and equitable public funding for investments in Minnesotans' health and economic well-being.
Better Together MN at a glance
- Total assets
- $59,281
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $185,000
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $176,218
- +25.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Better Together MN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for a Better Minnesota Registered ID 80024 Saint Paul, MN | PAC funds | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,281 | $185,000 | $176,218 | — | — |
| 2023 | $50,499 | $182,500 | $140,879 | — | — |
| 2022 | $8,878 | $213,443 | $256,105 | — | — |
| 2021 | $51,540 | $329,525 | $812,469 | — | — |
| 2020 | $534,484 | $748,000 | $213,516 | $50,000 | 1 |
About Better Together MN
Based on IRS filings
Better Together MN is a public charity, based in Saint Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $59K in total assets.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Better Together MN is led by Alexa Howart, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexa Howart
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Harris Bernstein
Policy Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Anna Brelje
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Elliott
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Lucking
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Cryan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devin Bruce
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
JaNae Bates
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Dayton
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Doran Schrantz (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Colette Millard (2021–2022) — Political & Legislative Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $125K, to Eric Harris Bernstein (Policy Director).
Frequently asked questions about Better Together MN
How large is Better Together MN?
Better Together MN reported $59K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $185K.
Where does Better Together MN operate?
Better Together MN has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Better Together MN's EIN?
Better Together MN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2021347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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