Better Together - the Advantage Solutions Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Better Together - the Advantage Solutions Education Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 58 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $225,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.1 million
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$225,000
- Assets$491,639
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 58 | $491,639 |
How to apply
Better Together - the Advantage Solutions Education Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Better Together - the Advantage Solutions Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $274,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $175,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $118,900 |
| Missouri | 3 | $115,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $95,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $73,500 |
| California | 4 | $57,750 |
| New York | 7 | $26,400 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $26,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $24,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ahold Delhaize USA Family Foundation | Sponsorship program | $225,000 |
| Feeding America | Sponsorship program | $175,000 |
| Heb Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust | Sponsorship program | $109,100 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan St Louis | Sponsorship program | $100,000 |
| Friends of Costco Guild | Sponsorship program | $95,000 |
| SEG Gives Foundation | Sponsorship program | $65,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Sponsorship program | $45,000 |
| Century Club Charities | Sponsorship program | $26,000 |
| Veterans Future Foundation | Sponsorship program | $25,000 |
| Scholarship America | Sponsorship program | $18,625 |
| Weis Markets Inc | Sponsorship program | $16,000 |
| United Way Inc | Sponsorship program | $15,000 |
| Food Marketing Educational Foundation | Sponsorship program | $15,000 |
| New Jersey Food Council | Sponsorship program | $11,000 |
| C&S Charities | Sponsorship program | $10,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Sponsorship program | $10,000 |
| The American Cancer Society | Sponsorship program | $10,000 |
| St Louis American Charitable Foundation | Sponsorship program | $10,000 |
| Pink Ribbon Good Inc | Sponsorship program | $10,000 |
| FMI Foundation | Sponsorship program | $10,000 |
| BGC Charity | Sponsorship program | $9,800 |
| ThinkBig Pediatric Cancer Fund | Sponsorship program | $8,000 |
| St Peters Hospital Foundation Inc | Sponsorship program | $8,000 |
| St Peter's Hospital Foundation | Sponsorship program | $8,000 |
| Core-Mark Families Foundation | Sponsorship program | $7,500 |
| UNFI Foundation | Sponsorship program | $7,500 |
| The Cancer Challenge | Sponsorship program | $6,500 |
| Newfda | Sponsorship program | $6,044 |
| Soar Nwa | Sponsorship program | $5,000 |
| Regional Business Council | Sponsorship program | $5,000 |
| Southeastern Grocers LLC | Sponsorship program | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Sponsorship program | $5,000 |
| Sheetz for the kids | Sponsorship program | $5,000 |
| Richard Sabala Foundation Inc | Sponsorship program | $4,500 |
| March of Dimes Inc | Sponsorship program | $4,000 |
| Niagara University | Sponsorship program | $4,000 |
| Food for Families | Sponsorship program | $3,750 |
| Mid-adlantic Food Trade organization | Sponsorship program | $3,500 |
| Friends of Food Industry | Sponsorship program | $3,000 |
| New England Food Foundation | Sponsorship program | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Peacock
- Christopher Growe
- Bryce Robinson
- Robert Murray
- Humberto Dominguez
- Trevor Sullivan
- Kelli Hammersmith
- Pamela Morris-Thornton
Questions people ask
Does Better Together - the Advantage Solutions Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Better Together - the Advantage Solutions Education Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Better Together - the Advantage Solutions Education Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Peacock (Director, President), Christopher Growe (Director, Cfo), Bryce Robinson (Secretary) and Robert Murray (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Better Together - the Advantage Solutions Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, health and education.