Better Together - the Advantage Solutions
Better Together - the Advantage Solutions is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. In 2024, it reported 58 grants totaling $1,142,404, with grants recorded as sponsorships to charitable organizations including food, community, and industry organizations.
Better Together - the Advantage Solutions at a glance
In short: Better Together - the Advantage Solutions gave $1.1M across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,142,404
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- Average grant
- $19,697
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $491,639
- -69.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Better Together - the Advantage Solutions
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7676 Forsyth Boulevard 5Th Floor, St Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (949) 797-2900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Better Together - the Advantage Solutions funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ahold Delhaize USA Family Foundation ($225K). Together the top 10 received $884K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 59 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Pennsylvania (24%), Illinois (15%), Texas (10%), Missouri (10%), and Washington (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Better Together - the Advantage Solutions gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2022) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ahold Delhaize USA Family Foundation Carlisle, PA | Sponsorship Program | $225,000 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Sponsorship Program | $175,000 |
| HEB Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust San Antonio, TX | Sponsorship Program | $109,100 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis St. Louis, MO | Sponsorship Program | $100,000 |
| Friends of Costco Guild Seattle, WA | Sponsorship Program | $95,000 |
| SEG Gives Foundation Jacksonville, FL | Sponsorship Program | $65,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation Pleasanton, CA | Sponsorship Program | $45,000 |
| Century Club Charities Ridgeland, MS | Sponsorship Program | $26,000 |
| Veterans Future Foundation | Sponsorship Program | $25,000 |
| Scholarship America Detroit, MI | Sponsorship Program | $18,625 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $491,639 | $65,000 | $1,173,359 | $1,142,404 | 58 | $1,173,359 | $64,802 |
| 2023 | $1,599,998 | $1,000,000 | $7,182 | — | — | $7,182 | $31,799 |
| 2022 | $607,180 | — | $122,566 | $100,000 | 1 | $121,766 | $32,104 |
| 2021 | $729,746 | — | $20,254 | — | — | $20,254 | $34,726 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Better Together - the Advantage Solutions reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes food access and nutrition, community empowerment and civil rights, food-industry programs, and charitable support for other organizations. For example, Feeding America describes its mission as advancing change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food; the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis says it works to advance economic self-reliance, social equality, and civil rights; and FMI Foundation says it supports food-safety, health, and nutrition programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 58 grants totaling $1,142,404. Grants ranged from $500 to $225,000, with a median of $5,000. The listed grants were designated for sponsorship programs. The largest included Ahold Delhaize USA Family Foundation ($225,000), Feeding America ($175,000), HEB Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust ($109,100), Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis ($100,000), and Friends of Costco Guild ($95,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Peacock as director and president; Christopher Growe as director and CFO; Bryce Robinson as secretary; Robert Murray as treasurer; Humberto Dominguez and Trevor Sullivan as assistant secretaries; and Kelli Hammersmith and Pamela Morris-Thornton as directors.
Better Together - the Advantage Solutions is led by David Peacock, Director & President on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Peacock
Director & President
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Growe
Director & CFO
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelli Hammersmith
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Morris-Thornton
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryce Robinson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Humberto Dominguez
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Murray
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Sullivan
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Brian Stevens (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Dean Kaye (2021–2022) — CFO
- Former: Jill Griffin (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tanya Domier (2021–2022) — Director & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Better Together - the Advantage Solutions
How much does Better Together - the Advantage Solutions give each year?
Better Together - the Advantage Solutions gave $1.1M across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Better Together - the Advantage Solutions's typical grant size?
Better Together - the Advantage Solutions's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $19,697, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Better Together - the Advantage Solutions give grants?
Better Together - the Advantage Solutions's top state is Pennsylvania, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (15%) and Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rogers, AR (4 grants), Saint Louis, MO (3 grants), Arlington, VA (3 grants) and Jacksonville, FL (2 grants).
Does Better Together - the Advantage Solutions give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 58 grants with a stated purpose on Better Together - the Advantage Solutions's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship Program" (58 grants).
Who are Better Together - the Advantage Solutions's largest grantees?
Better Together - the Advantage Solutions's largest 2024 grantees include Ahold Delhaize USA Family Foundation ($225,000), Feeding America ($175,000) and HEB Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust ($109,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Better Together - the Advantage Solutions?
Better Together - the Advantage Solutions reported $492K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Better Together - the Advantage Solutions fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes food access and nutrition, community empowerment and civil rights, food-industry programs, and charitable support for other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Better Together - the Advantage Solutions?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Better Together - the Advantage Solutions's EIN?
Better Together - the Advantage Solutions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1269885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Better Together - the Advantage Solutions accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Better Together - the Advantage Solutions funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/better-together-the-advantage-solutions-morg_97123ea9ae204e1c9a1e1a4211edbbdc
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