United Philanthropy Forum is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, United Philanthropy Forum employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Philanthropy Forum is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, United Philanthropy Forum generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, United Philanthropy Forum has awarded 170 individual grants totaling $9,683,910. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AS THE LARGEST AND MOST DIVERSE NETWORK IN AMERICAN PHILANTHROPY, UNITED PHILANTHROPY FORUM HOLDS A UNIQUE POSITION IN THE SOCIAL SECTOR TO HELP INCREASE PHILANTHROPY'S IMPACT IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE HELP PEOPLE WHO DO GOOD TO DO GOOD BETTER. THE FORUM IS A MEMBERSHIP NETWORK OF MORE THAN 90 REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS (PSOS), REPRESENTING MORE THAN 7,000 FOUNDATIONS FUNDERS, WHO WORK TO MAKE PHILANTHROPY BETTER. THE FORUM ENVISIONS A COURAGEOUS PHILANTHROPIC SECTOR THAT CATALYZES A JUST AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY WHERE ALL CAN PARTICIPATE AND PROSPER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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KNOWLEDGE SERVICES:MANY OF THE FORUM'S REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PSO MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THE FORUM'S UNIQUE, STATE-OF-THE-ART SHARED TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM, KNOWN AS THE KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT (KM) COLLABORATIVE, WHICH OFFERS MEMBERS AN INTEGRATED CONSTITUENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM) SOLUTION AND A SOPHISTICATED WEBSITE CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CMS). FORUM MEMBERS ARE ABLE TO USE THIS PLATFORM FOR A FRACTION OF WHAT IT WOULD HAVE COST THEM TO DEVELOP A SIMILAR PLATFORM ON THEIR OWN. THEY RECEIVE ONGOING SUPPORT FROM THE FORUM TEAM AND ARE PART OF AN ACTIVE USER COMMUNITY OF PEERS.
PROGRAM, COMMUNICATIONS & SERVICES:THE FORUM PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS, COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER SERVICES TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF OUR MEMBERS TO ADVANCE, MOBILIZE, CONVENE, INFORM AND SUPPORT PHILANTHROPY. THIS INCLUDES AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND OTHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR; A WIDE RANGE OF PEER COMMUNITY NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PSO STAFF WITH MANY DIFFERENT JOB FUNCTIONS AND LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE; DATA AND KNOWLEDGE TO INFORM THE WORK OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS (PSOS), INCLUDING AN ANNUAL COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SURVEY FOR PSOS; ONGOING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY WORK TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF OUR MEMBERS TO ENGAGE IN PUBLIC POLICY; ONGOING COMMUNICATIONS THAT BOTH INFORM AND LIFT UP THE WORK OF OUR MEMBERS, THROUGH A REGULAR NEWSLETTER, SOCIAL MEDIA, ACTIVE LISTSERVS AND OTHER MEANS; AND NUMEROUS OTHER CAPACITY-BUILDING EFFORTS. WE ALSO PROVIDE ONGOING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO HELP OUR MEMBERS ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY IN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AND WITH THEIR FOUNDATION MEMBERS, INCLUDING A RACIAL EQUITY CAPACITY ASSESSMENT FOR PSOS, A RACIAL EQUITY PEER LEARNING COHORT, ONGOING RACIAL EQUITY-FOCUSED PROGRAMS AND MORE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amanda Misiko Andere Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristen Cambell Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Deborah Aubert Thomas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andreason L Brown Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kari Mccann Boutell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amalia Brindis Delgado Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Mdc Project Management | 12/30/22 | $253,000 |
Sheer Design Web Design | 12/30/22 | $402,803 |
Mp Associates Inc Project Management | 12/30/22 | $203,437 |
Thinkshout Web Development | 12/30/22 | $126,592 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $705,042 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,328,600 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,033,642 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,250,976 |
Investment income | $8,002 |
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 | $4,306,315 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $425,000 |
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. | $273,655 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,120 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,072,796 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $53,711 |
Other employee benefits | $77,149 |
Payroll taxes | $100,728 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,097 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $86,713 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,254,572 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,796 |
Office expenses | $64,444 |
Information technology | $16,905 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $135,509 |
Travel | $121,086 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $298,619 |
Insurance | $9,163 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,440,249 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $342,529 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,862,166 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,525,634 |
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 | $20,889 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $520,408 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $455,136 |
Total assets | $5,726,762 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $392,501 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $197,823 |
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 | $500,644 |
Total liabilities | $1,090,968 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,560,794 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,075,000 |
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 | $5,726,762 |
Over the last fiscal year, United Philanthropy Forum has awarded $352,570 in support to 16 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CATALYST OF SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL COUNTIES PURPOSE: RURAL PHILANTHROPY GRANT | $30,000 |
FILANTROPIA PUERTO RICO PURPOSE: RURAL PHILANTHROPY GRANT | $20,000 |
FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN KENTUCKY PURPOSE: RURAL PHILANTHROPY GRANT | $32,500 |
GRANTMAKERS CONCERNED WITH IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES PURPOSE: RURAL PHILANTHROPY GRANT | $7,500 |
GROUNDWORKS NEW MEXICO PURPOSE: RURAL PHILANTHROPY GRANT | $7,500 |
IOWA COUNCIL OF FOUNDATIONS PURPOSE: RURAL PHILANTHROPY GRANT | $40,000 |