Unite America Institute Inc
- Assets
- $10.0m
- Revenue
- $17.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 04/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-3001286
Organization Overview
Unite America Institute Inc is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (W01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Unite America Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2018, Unite America Institute Inc has awarded 128 individual grants totaling $17,815,672. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE UNITE AMERICA INSTITUTE, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO ENCOURAGE BROAD-BASED, NON-PARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND ENGAGE IN RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ANALYSIS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES OF PUBLIC CONCERN, INCLUDING THE ROOT CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO POLITICAL POLARIZATION AND PARTISANSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAMMATIC GRANTMAKING:THE INSTITUTE CONDUCTS DILIGENCE ON POTENTIAL GRANTS THAT CARRY OUT ITS MISSION THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN THE FIELD OF NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ADDRESS POLITICAL POLARIZATION AND PARTISANSHIP. GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO SEVERAL OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING, FOR EXAMPLE, TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO STATE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON FINAL FOUR/FIVE VOTING AND RANKED CHOICE VOTING, AND TO SUPPORT STATE ELECTION ADMINISTRATORS SO THEY ARE PREPARED TO IMPLEMENT THE FEDERAL ELECTORAL COUNT REFORM ACT.
EVENTS:REPRESENTATIVES OF THE INSTITUTE ATTEND AND PRESENT AT A NUMBER OF CONFERENCES TO DISSEMINATE RESEARCH, ENGAGE PARTNERS, COLLABORATE ON ADVANCING COMMON-SENSE POLICY IDEAS, AND CULTIVATE A COMMUNITY OF ALIGNED NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATIONS.
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH: THE INSTITUTE DISSEMINATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS (INCLUDING BOOKS, VIDEOS, OP-EDS, AND WHITE PAPERS) EXPLAINING PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AND ANALYZING PROPOSED SOLUTIONS TO THE MEDIA, THE PUBLIC, POLICYMAKERS, AND ALIGNED NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATIONS.
RESEARCH: THE INSTITUTE CONDUCTS ITS OWN ORIGINAL RESEARCH ON THE ROOT CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO POLITICAL POLARIZATION AND PARTISANSHIP. THE FOCUS OF THE RESEARCH IS ON THE PRIMARY PROBLEM AND NONPARTISAN ELECTION REFORMS SUCH AS INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING AND OPEN PRIMARIES. THE INSTITUTE ALSO ENGAGES IN GRANTMAKING TO OTHER RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS AND VENDORS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON SIMILAR TOPICS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charlie Wheelan Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathryn Murdoch Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carolyn Bordeaux Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Killian Director Thru 2/23 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sam Mar Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy Peeler Director Thru 2/23 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,478,774 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $75,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,478,774 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $8 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $17,478,782 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,417,161 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $128,008 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,224,952 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,637 |
| Other employee benefits | $68,075 |
| Payroll taxes | $106,205 |
| Fees for services: Management | $202,138 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $57,038 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,005 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $610,240 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $484,621 |
| Advertising and promotion | $728,033 |
| Office expenses | $11,603 |
| Information technology | $2,300 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,253 |
| Travel | $114,657 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,356 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $11,905 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,568,915 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,286,158 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,649,167 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $28,027 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,300 |
| Total assets | $9,969,652 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,930 |
| Grants payable | $525,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $100,000 |
| Total liabilities | $668,930 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,567,277 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,733,445 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,969,652 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Unite America Institute Inc has awarded $7,415,161 in support to 47 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FAIRVOTE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND TO SUPPORT GRANTEE'S WORK ON RCV AND THEIR PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES PROGRAM | $850,000 |
THE CAMPAIGN LEGAL CENTER INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT TOP-FOUR/FIVE AND RANKED CHOICE VOTING EFFORTS, AS WELL AS INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSIONS | $625,000 |
VETERANS FOR POLITICAL INNOVATION PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT VETERAN RECRUITMENT, INCREASE VOLUME OF CTAS AND ACTIONS TAKEN, AND VETERAN COALITION DEVELOPMENT | $500,000 |
ELECTION ADMINISTRATION RESOURCE CENTER PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND TO SUPPORT THE JURISDICTION SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM AND DEVELOPMENT OF RCTAB TECHNOLOGY | $475,000 |
RANK THE VOTE INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEE'S WORK ON RCV AND MICHIGAN STATE CHAPTER SUPPORT | $420,000 |
OPEN PRIMARIES EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A GRASSROOTS PROGRAM FOR ACTIVISTS SUPPORTIVE OF PRIMARY REFORM; MEDIA AND RESEARCH; AND LONG-TERM LITIGATION | $450,000 |