Project Unite Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (R30) the organization is classified as: Intergroup & Race Relations, 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. Project Unite Inc 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 12/2023, Project Unite Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 71.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 80.6% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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UNITE IS ON A MISSION TO EASE DIVISIONS, PREVENT VIOLENCE, AND SOLVE PROBLEMS. WE WORK TO MOVE FROM A CULTURE OF CONTEMPT TO A CULTURE OF DIGNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DIGNITY INDEX THE DIGNITY INDEX IS AN EIGHT-POINT SCALE FOR MEASURING HOW WE TALK TO EACH OTHER WHEN WE DISAGREE. BY SPOTLIGHTING DIGNITY, WE CAN EASE DIVISIONS, PREVENT VIOLENCE, AND SOLVE PROBLEMS. WE PILOTED THE INDEX IN THE 2022 UTAH CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS, WHERE WE APPLIED IT TO CANDIDATES' SPEECHES AND DEBATES, AND RELEASED SCORES WEEKLY LEADING UP TO THE ELECTION. WE RECEIVED POSITIVE MEDIA COVERAGE AND HAD CORPORATE AND EDUCATIONAL DIGNITY AMBASSADOR PARTNERSHIPS. WE WANT DIGNITY TO BE SEEN AS A WINNING STRATEGY IN POLITICS AND POLICYMAKING, AND HOW WE TREAT EACH OTHER WILL BE SEEN AS A MARK OF PATRIOTISM, A MEASURE OF OUR WELL-BEING, AND A KEY INDICATOR OF OUR FUTURE.
STUDENTS FOR DIGNITY STUDENTS FOR DIGNITY EDUCATES, TRAINS AND EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO BECOME LEADERS WHO CHANGE THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC DEBATE FROM ATTACKING ENEMIES TO SOLVING PROBLEMS. THROUGH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND NETWORKED COMMUNITIES, STUDENTS FOR DIGNITY SPONSORS TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES THAT HIGHLIGHT THE MOTIVES, TACTICS AND EFFECTS OF DIGNITY AND CONTEMPT. THIS INITIATIVE STIRS OUR CONSCIENCE, CHANGES OUR HABITS, AND LEADS TO A TIPPING POINT WHERE DIGNITY REPLACES CONTEMPT AS THE ACCEPTED, RESPECTED AND PREFERRED PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGY IN THE UNITED STATES.
OTHER PROGRAMSCOMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS FOR UNITE BROADLY RELATING TO DIGNITY AND CONTEMPT IN OUR SOCIETY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Timothy Shriver Director/chair/president | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $60,000 |
Gregory Craig Director/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Corinne Nevinny Director/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Robert Brown Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Tami Pyfer Director/asst Sec/chief Of Staff | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $213,500 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Tami Pyfer Consultant | 12/30/22 | $114,000 |
Thomas Rosshirt Consultant | 12/30/22 | $155,000 |
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 | $1,278,445 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,278,445 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $16,900 |
Investment income | $5,877 |
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 | $1,301,222 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $273,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,541 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $478,210 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $19,165 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $53,700 |
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 | $7,805 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,070,867 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $849,320 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $849,320 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $96,743 |
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 | $96,743 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $718,836 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,741 |
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 | $849,320 |