Zebras Unite is located in Portland, OR. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, 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. Zebras Unite 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 12/2021, Zebras Unite generated $2.8m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $795.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 141.8% per year over the past 3 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE ATTACHED
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE ATTACHED
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Janine Firpo Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jennifer Brandel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Allie Burns Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Astrid Scholz Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vanessa Roanhorse Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mara Zepeda Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $2,808,567 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,808,567 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,259 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $2,812,826 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $312,980 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $105,851 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $500 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $32,369 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,760 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $306,524 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,320 |
Office expenses | $11,311 |
Information technology | $298 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,636 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,925 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $794,974 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,881,205 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $250,000 |
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 | $17,484 |
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 | $2,148,689 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $87,695 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,593 |
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 | $91,288 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $2,057,401 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,148,689 |
Over the last fiscal year, Zebras Unite has awarded $312,980 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
200 MILLION ARTISANS PURPOSE: To further organizations mission | $62,980 |
BLACK AND BROWN FOUNDERS PURPOSE: To further organizations mission | $50,000 |
Albuquerque, NM PURPOSE: To further organizations mission | $40,000 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: To further organizations mission | $40,000 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: To further organizations mission | $35,000 |
Asheville, NC PURPOSE: To further organizatons mission | $35,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Zebras Unite has recieved totaling $1,012,894.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Vilcap Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EARLY-STAGE SOCIAL VENTURE COMMITTED TO PROMOTING EQUITY AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING. | $464,889 |
Open Society Institute New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION | $148,005 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Future Forward USA Action Palo Alto, CA | $3,267,542 | $13,185,535 |
National Assn Of Latino Elected Officials Naleo Education Fund Los Angeles, CA | $12,943,272 | $12,556,474 |
Independent Institute Oakland, CA | $9,389,150 | $4,554,919 |
Idaho Regional Optical Network Inc Boise, ID | $6,579,377 | $2,960,413 |
Neighbors For A Better San Francisco San Rafael, CA | $447,090 | $1,822,159 |
East Bay Alliance For A Sustainable Economy Oakland, CA | $3,976,176 | $2,906,453 |
Washington Business Alliance Tumwater, WA | $352,542 | $1,186,841 |
Livable City San Francisco, CA | $814,657 | $1,275,639 |
Zebras Unite Portland, OR | $2,148,689 | $2,812,826 |
Community Financial Resources Oakland, CA | $2,244,182 | $1,081,485 |
Urbanova Spokane, WA | $226,294 | $575,806 |
Oregon Rural Action Inc La Grande, OR | $863,060 | $1,104,385 |