Unite America Inc is located in Denver, CO. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Unite America Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Unite America Inc generated $6.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 39.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 41.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Unite America Inc has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $3,542,833. 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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THE MISSION OF UNITE AMERICA, INC. IS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT COMMON SENSE SOLUTIONS TO SOME OF OUR NATION'S MOST PRESSING PUBLIC POLICY CHALLENGES, AND TO ACTIVATE GRASSTOPS SUPPORTERS AROUND THE COUNTRY TO ADVANCE IDEAS THAT CAN LEAD TO A MORE REPRESENTATIVE AND FUNCTIONAL GOVERNMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAMMATIC GRANTMAKING: UNITE AMERICA INC. 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 PARTNERSHIP.
PARTNERSHIP BUILDING:COORDINATION AND SUPPORT OF A GROWING COMMUNITY OF NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO BRIDGING THE PARTISAN DIVIDE IN OUR COUNTRY, THROUGH REGULAR STRATEGIC CONSULTING, AMPLIFICATION OF OTHERS' WORK, IDENTIFICATION OF COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, AND INVESTMENTS IN PIECES OF SHARED INFRASTRUCTURE LIKE SHARED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ONLINE JOB BOARDS.
RESEARCH: RESEARCH ON THE IMPACT, VIABILITY, AND NONPARTISAN NATURE OF ELECTORAL REFORMS AND SPECIFIC ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS AIMED AT INCREASING PARTICIPATION, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND COMPETITION IN OUR POLITICAL SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE EVALUATION OF THE CAPABILITIES OF LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS DOING THIS WORK. EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF CAMPAIGNS TO ADVANCE ELECTORAL REFORMS.
EDUCATION:EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH EARNED MEDIA AND THE CREATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DIGITAL CONTENT ABOUT THE ROOT CAUSES OF POLITICAL POLARIZATION, GRIDLOCK, AND OUR BROKEN POLITICAL SYSTEM, AND THE SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESSING THE BAD INCENTIVE STRUCTURES AND POOR LEADERSHIP THAT PREVENT GOOD GOVERNANCE ON THE MOST IMPORTANT PUBLIC POLICY PROBLEMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shawn Riegsecker Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ben Goldhirsh Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marc Merrill Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathryn Murdoch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Troiano Executive Director | Officer | 22 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $6,026,514 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,050,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,026,514 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,481 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,147,595 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,784,333 |
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. | $143,417 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,524,727 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,666 |
Other employee benefits | $81,762 |
Payroll taxes | $124,100 |
Fees for services: Management | $262,055 |
Fees for services: Legal | $48,095 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $183,419 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $450,928 |
Advertising and promotion | $146,500 |
Office expenses | $27,114 |
Information technology | $2,335 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $71,957 |
Travel | $118,678 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $248,222 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $10,173 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,607,165 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,037,183 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $288,475 |
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 | $29,175 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,354,833 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,372 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,372 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,247,961 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $102,500 |
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 | $2,354,833 |
Over the last fiscal year, Unite America Inc has awarded $1,782,833 in support to 20 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ALASKANS FOR POSTERITY INC PURPOSE: TO PRODUCE & DISSEMINATE ADVERTISEMENTS AND DIRECT OUTREACH TARGETED AT ALASKA VOTERS RELATED TO ALASKA'S FISCAL PLAN AND ISSUES RELATED TO ELECTION INTEGRITY. | $60,000 |
BETTER BALLOT FORT COLLINS PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE FOR RANKED CHOICE VOTING IN FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, SPECIFICALLY TO ENCOURAGE VOTERS TO VOTE YES ON A 2022 BALLOT QUESTION ON RCV. | $25,000 |
BUILDING POWER FOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE FOR THE REFERRAL OF RANKED CHOICE VOTING TO THE 2022 BALLOT FOR VOTERS TO APPROVE IN PORTLAND, OREGON. | $25,000 |
COMMON GROUND ARKANSAS PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEE'S PROGRAMMATIC PRIORITIES INCLUDING COORDINATION OF AN IN-PERSON CONVENING AND SUPPORTING THE COALITION SEEKING TO DEFEAT THE 60% THRESHOLD REFERENDA IN ARKANSAS. | $20,000 |
FAIRVOTE ACTION FUND PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEE'S CORE PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING A STRONG RCV PRESENCE ON CAPITOL HILL; AND PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES AND STATE ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
FIX THE SYSTEM - WISCONSIN ACTION INC PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $50,000 |