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THE UNITE AMERICA INSTITUTE, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO ENCOURAGE BROAD-BASED, NON-PARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND ENGAGES IN RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ANALYSIS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES OF PUBLIC CONCERN, INCLUDING THE ROOT CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO POLITICAL POLARIZATION.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$20.6M
Program Spending
85%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$20.6M
Total Expenses
▼$15.5M
Total Assets
$13.2M
Total Liabilities
▼$314.9K
Net Assets
$12.9M
Officer Compensation
→$149.4K
Other Salaries
$1.8M
Investment Income
-$19.1K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $8.4M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OPEN PRIMARIES EDUCATION FUND82-0842659 | NEW YORK, NY | $988.8K | Cash | TO SUPPORT A GRASSROOTS PROGRAM FOR ACTIVISTS SUPPORTIVE OF PRIMARY REFORM; MEDIA AND RESEARCH; AND LONG-TERM LITIGATION; TO SUPPORT DEVELOPING, EXECUTING, AND MANAGING THE EFFORTS OF THE LET US VOTE CAMPAIGN |
ALASKANS FOR BETTER ELECTIONS FOUNDATION86-2058982 | ANCHORAGE, AK | $850K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
VETERANS FOR ALL VOTERS86-1852155 | ST LOUIS, MO | $845.8K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND TO SUPPORT VETERAN RECRUITMENT; INCREASE VOLUME OF CTAS AND ACTIONS TAKEN; AND VETERAN COALITION DEVELOPMENT |
ELECTION ADMINISTRATION RESOURCE CENTER83-1612600 | GOLDSBORO, NC | $512.5K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF RCTAB; HANDS-ON SUPPORT TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATORS AND STATES; RESEARCH; AND EVENTS AND TRAVEL. |
OREGON CENTER FOR VOTING & ELECTIONS84-5189325 | CORVALLIS, OR | $454K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND TO SUPPORT CONDUCT ADDITIONAL DIGITAL MESSAGE TESTING TO EXPAND SAMPLE SIZE AND DRAW MORE CONFIDENT CONCLUSIONS; MAKE THE RESEARCH RESULTS ACCESSIBLE TO CAMPAIGNS IN OTHER STATES AND WALK THEM THROUGH THE PROCESS; AND RUN AN EARLY EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO OREGON VOTERS. |
FAIRVOTE54-1635649 | TAKOMA PARK, MD | $451.3K | Cash | TO SUPPORT THE FAIRVOTE AWARDS GALA AND TO PROVIDE LEGAL SUPPORT FOR STATE PARTNERS AND TO EDUCATE EAS REGARDING RCV AND RELATED REFORMS. |
R STREET INSTITUTE26-3477125 | WASHINGTON, DC | $390K | Cash | TO SUPPORT GOVERNANCE PROGRAM; TESTIMONY & CONFERENCES; RIGHT ON REFORM; AND BUILDING THE EVIDENCE BASE FOR REFORM |
COALITION OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR47-4448490 | PORTLAND, OR | $360K | Cash | TO SUPPORT PROJECT TEAM STAFFING COSTS; ORGANIZATIONAL RE-GRANTS AND COMMUNICATIONS ASSET DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING VOTER EDUCATION AND DATA AND TRAINING; AND CONDUCT RESEARCH |
REPRESENTUS EDUCATION FUND26-3088283 | FLORENCE, MA | $315K | Cash | TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN DEMOCRACY SUMMIT AND FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. |
THE CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER INC04-3608387 | WASHINGTON, DC | $312.5K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND FOR STATE LEGAL SUPPORT |
THE ALASKA CENTER EDUCATION FUND23-7380045 | ANCHORAGE, AK | $300K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
ADVANCE COLORADO85-4192457 | DENVER, CO | $250K | Cash | TO SUPPORT A NON-PARTISAN CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE COLORADANS ABOUT OPEN PRIMARIES, NONPARTISAN PRIMARIES, RANKED CHOICE VOTING, ETC. |
ETERNAL VIGILANCE ACTION INC87-0902331 | HOLLY SPRINGS, GA | $225K | Cash | TO SUPPORT EVENTS RELATED TO EDUCATION & AWARENESS FOR RCV; PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN ON RCV OR FISCAL IMPACT OF POLICIES; AND RESEARCH ON RCV OR PUBLIC OPINION. |
SIGHTLINE INSTITUTE52-1833599 | SEATTLE, WA | $150K | Cash | TO SUPPORT EDUCATE & ENGAGE KEY POLICYMAKERS; BUILD THE EVIDENCE BASE FOR REFORM; AMPLIFY A COMPELLING NATIONAL NARRATIVE |
| WASHINGTON, DC | $149.5K | Cash | TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO CULTIVATE BIPARTISAN SUPPORT WITH BUSINESS LEADERS, POLICYMAKERS, AND STUDENTS | |
MILLENNIAL ACTION PROJECT47-2802851 | WASHINGTON, DC | $143.8K | Cash | TO SUPPORT THE INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP |
BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER INC73-1628382 | WASHINGTON, DC | $136K | Cash | TO SUPPORT A STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF PARTISAN PRIMARIES ON THE REPRESENTATIVENESS AND PARTICIPATION OF THE ELECTORATE AND TO SUPPORT RECONCILIATION OF PRIMARY REFORM AND PARTY BUILDING. |
UTAH RANKED CHOICE VOTING84-1727261 | SANDY, UT | $134.9K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND TO SUPPORT DISTRIBUTE EDUCATIONAL MAILERS TO UTAH VOTERS ON HOW TO RANK THEIR CHOICES IN 2023 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS; PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE STATUS AND MERITS OF RCV IN UTAH; AND USE PAID MEDIA DIRECTLY TO UTAH VOTERS TO RECRUIT NEW SUPPORTERS AND VOLUNTEERS |
COMMON CAUSE EDUCATION FUND31-1705370 | WASHINGTON, DC | $110K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
BUILDERS NETWORK99-0538269 | MIDTOWN STATION, NY | $100K | Cash | TO SUPPORT THE STARTS WITH US PROJECT |
THE COMMITTEE OF SEVENTY23-0487205 | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $100K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND EDUCATION ON PRIMARY ELECTIONS |
NEW MEXICO OPEN ELECTIONS82-3092109 | CORRALES, NM | $100K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| CAMBRIDGE, MA | $100K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | |
RANK THE VOTE INC84-4007566 | LEOMINSTER, MA | $100K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
THE GOOD NATION FOUNDATION INC81-4768448 | NEW YORK, NY | $100K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PARTNERS IN DEMOCRACY EDUCATION |
MORMON WOMEN FOR ETHICAL GOVERNMENT FOUNDATION82-2899244 | RIVERTON, UT | $85.2K | Cash | TO SUPPORT MWEG CHAPTER & MEMBER GROWTH AND MEDIA ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM |
FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS INC54-0883744 | WASHINGTON, DC | $75K | Cash | TO SUPPORT INTERVIEWS AND ANALYSIS; REPORTING; EVENTS; COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT; AND ONGOING ANALYSIS |
UPVOTE VIRGINIA FOUNDATION INC88-1426176 | CHESTERFIELD, VA | $60K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
THE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY43-0653611 | SAINT LOUIS, MO | $59.7K | Cash | TO SUPPORT THE PRIMARY ELECTION STUDY SURVEY PROJECT |
JOSEPH RAINEY CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY INC82-4929758 | WASHINGTON, DC | $57.5K | Cash | TO SUPPORT THE RAINEY CENTER'S 2024 LAMP SUMMIT |
ONEVIRGINIA2021 FOUNDATION46-4733304 | RICHMOND, VA | $50K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
MAINE CITIZENS FOR CLEAN ELECTIONS27-2646667 | PORTLAND, ME | $30K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
AMERICAN COMPACT INC87-1505269 | STONINGTON, CT | $25K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
FAIRVOTE MINNESOTA FOUNDATION41-1924245 | SAINT PAUL, MN | $25K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
FIX THE SYSTEM - WISCONSIN INC83-2323474 | MIDDLETON, WI | $25K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| BATON ROUGE, LA | $25K | Cash | TO SUPPORT CLOSED PRIMARY RESEARCH AND DISTRIBUTION AND PROMOTION OF RESEARCH | |
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING83-6000331 | LARAMIE, WY | $25K | Cash | TO SUPPORT THE MA POLITICS ASSISTANTSHIP |
GET OUT THE NATIVE VOTE37-1762207 | ANCHORAGE, AK | $23.7K | Cash | TO SUPPORT THE CONDUCT & PUBLISH RESEARCH; CONDUCT BRIEFINGS FOR AUDIENCES IN ALASKA; AND CONDUCT OUTREACH TO DISTRIBUTE RESEARCH |
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY91-6000562 | BELLINGHAM, WA | $22.7K | Cash | TO SUPPORT CONDUCT & PUBLIC RESEARCH AND PRESENT FINDINGS |
FAIRVOTE WASHINGTON FOUNDATION85-0733961 | BOTHELL, WA | $21K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME DU LAC35-0868188 | NOTRE DAME, IN | $20.8K | Cash | TO SUPPORT CONDUCT & PUBLISH RESEARCH |
| NEW YORK, NY | $20K | Cash | TO SUPPORT CONDUCT & PUBLISH RESEARCH AND CONDUCT OUTREACH TO DISTRIBUTE RESEARCH | |
RCV MONTANA86-2399311 | MISSOULA, MT | $20K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT |
| WATERVILLE, ME | $19K | Cash | TO SUPPORT A SUMMER RESEARCH STIPEND AND SURVEY | |
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY53-0196603 | WASHINGTON, DC | $18.4K | Cash | TO SUPPORT CONDUCT, PUBLISH, AND DISTRIBUTE RESEARCH |
REPRESENTWOMEN INC82-1933696 | TAKOMA PARK, MD | $15K | Cash | TO SUPPORT COLORADO PROGRAMMING |
| MONTPELLIER, VT | $15K | Cash | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | |
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY53-0196584 | WASHINGTON, DC | $14K | Cash | TO SUPPORT SURVEY COSTS TO SUPPORT THE STUDY OF BLACK AMERICANS AND ELECTABILITY IN 2024 CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS |
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY15-0532081 | SYRACUSE, NY | $12K | Cash | TO SUPPORT RICHARD BARTON'S RESEARCH |
| Total | $8.4M | |||
NEW YORK, NY
$988.8K
ALASKANS FOR BETTER ELECTIONS FOUNDATION
ANCHORAGE, AK
$850K
VETERANS FOR ALL VOTERS
ST LOUIS, MO
$845.8K
ELECTION ADMINISTRATION RESOURCE CENTER
GOLDSBORO, NC
$512.5K
OREGON CENTER FOR VOTING & ELECTIONS
CORVALLIS, OR
$454K
TAKOMA PARK, MD
$451.3K
WASHINGTON, DC
$390K
PORTLAND, OR
$360K
FLORENCE, MA
$315K
WASHINGTON, DC
$312.5K
ANCHORAGE, AK
$300K
ADVANCE COLORADO
DENVER, CO
$250K
ETERNAL VIGILANCE ACTION INC
HOLLY SPRINGS, GA
$225K
SEATTLE, WA
$150K
WASHINGTON, DC
$149.5K
WASHINGTON, DC
$143.8K
BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER INC
WASHINGTON, DC
$136K
UTAH RANKED CHOICE VOTING
SANDY, UT
$134.9K
WASHINGTON, DC
$110K
MIDTOWN STATION, NY
$100K
PHILADELPHIA, PA
$100K
NEW MEXICO OPEN ELECTIONS
CORRALES, NM
$100K
CAMBRIDGE, MA
$100K
LEOMINSTER, MA
$100K
NEW YORK, NY
$100K
MORMON WOMEN FOR ETHICAL GOVERNMENT FOUNDATION
RIVERTON, UT
$85.2K
WASHINGTON, DC
$75K
UPVOTE VIRGINIA FOUNDATION INC
CHESTERFIELD, VA
$60K
SAINT LOUIS, MO
$59.7K
JOSEPH RAINEY CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY INC
WASHINGTON, DC
$57.5K
RICHMOND, VA
$50K
PORTLAND, ME
$30K
STONINGTON, CT
$25K
SAINT PAUL, MN
$25K
FIX THE SYSTEM - WISCONSIN INC
MIDDLETON, WI
$25K
BATON ROUGE, LA
$25K
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
LARAMIE, WY
$25K
GET OUT THE NATIVE VOTE
ANCHORAGE, AK
$23.7K
WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
BELLINGHAM, WA
$22.7K
FAIRVOTE WASHINGTON FOUNDATION
BOTHELL, WA
$21K
NOTRE DAME, IN
$20.8K
NEW YORK, NY
$20K
RCV MONTANA
MISSOULA, MT
$20K
WATERVILLE, ME
$19K
WASHINGTON, DC
$18.4K
REPRESENTWOMEN INC
TAKOMA PARK, MD
$15K
MONTPELLIER, VT
$15K
WASHINGTON, DC
$14K
SYRACUSE, NY
$12K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
990-N (e-Postcard) Filing History
This organization files simplified Form 990-N (annual gross receipts ≤ $50,000).
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $20.6M | $20.6M | $15.5M | $13.2M | $12.9M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $17.5M | $17.5M | $11.6M | $10M | $9.3M |
| 2022 | $8.2M | $8.2M | $7.4M | $3.2M | $2.9M |
| 2021 | $5.3M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Charlie Wheelan | Chair (thru 11/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathryn Murdoch | Vice Chair/chair (as Of 11/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amber Hatch | Treasurer | 18 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chelsea Nunnenkamp | Secretary | 18 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Troiano | Executive Director | 18 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Charlie Wheelan
Chair (thru 11/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kathryn Murdoch
Vice Chair/chair (as Of 11/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Amber Hatch
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
18
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Chelsea Nunnenkamp
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
18
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nick Troiano
Executive Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
18
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn Bordeaux | Director (thru 11/24) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kent Thiry | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Mar | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Carolyn Bordeaux
Director (thru 11/24)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kent Thiry
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sam Mar
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $5.3M |
| $4M |
| $2.3M |
| $2M |
| 2020 | $2.6M | $2.6M | $2.3M | $859.8K | $819.8K |
| 2019 | $1.9M | $1.9M | $1.4M | $574.8K | $516.2K |
| 2018 | $300.6K | $300.6K | $531.2K | $18.9K | $10.3K |
| 2017 | $410K | $410K | $160.5K | $252.1K | $250.9K |
| 2016 | $1,355 | — | $25 | $1,433 | — |
| 2015 | $0 | — | $38K | $103 | — |
| 2014 | $948K | $948K | $80K | $35.7K | $35.7K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990-EZ | Data |
| 2015 | 990-EZ | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2010 | 990-EZ | — |