Unite America Institute Inc
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $5.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Founding
- 04/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 49 individual grants totaling $5,342,977. 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
2021
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 SUPPORT THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A THOUGHTFUL, BALANCED, NONPARTISAN SOURCE OF DAILY NEWS AND INFORMATION ABOUT POLICY, ISSUES AND POLITICS, AND FACILITATE A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CURRICULUM FOR ORGANIZATION LEADERS.
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 ELECTORAL REFORMS SUCH AS RANKED CHOICE VOTING, VOTE AT HOME, NONPARTISAN PRIMARIES, AND INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING COMMISSIONS. THE INSTITUTE ALSO ENGAGES IN GRANTMAKING TO OTHER RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS AND VENDORS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON SIMILAR TOPICS.
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Wheelan Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nick Troiano Executive Director | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Linda Killian Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathryn Murdoch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy Peeler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gregg Sherrill Director | 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 | $5,276,672 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,276,672 |
| 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 | $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 | $5,276,672 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,174,927 |
| 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. | $67,993 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,720 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $277,692 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,196 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,672 |
| Fees for services: Management | $53,541 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $42,312 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,550 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100,804 |
| Advertising and promotion | $39,063 |
| Office expenses | $4,934 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,013 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,000 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,620 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,955,727 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,366,215 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $245,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $650,000 |
| 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 | $3,138 |
| 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 | $2,264,353 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $273,648 |
| 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 | $273,648 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $888,278 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,102,427 |
| 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 | $2,264,353 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Unite America Institute Inc has awarded $3,158,927 in support to 20 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Florence, MA PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE GRANTEE'S EFFORTS TO BROADEN SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRACY REFORM; PROVIDE IN-KIND SUPPORT TO OTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION REGARDING STATE AND LOCAL POLITICAL DYSFUNCTION AND GRIDLOCK; AND COLLABORATIVELY HELP SHAPE OVERALL MOVEMENT NARRATIVE AND STRATEGY. | $1,100,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE GRANTEE'S EFFORTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR RCV IMPLEMENTATION IN NYC. | $400,000 |
Goldsboro, NC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CORE GRANTEE PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING THE JURISDICTION SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM AND THE UNIVERSAL RCV TABULATOR (URCVT) PROJECT. | $250,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMMATIC INITIATIVES. | $231,742 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE GRANTEE'S EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ISSUE-BASED RESEARCH EDUCATION ON DEMOCRACY REFORMS AND TO ESTABLISH AND STEWARD FUTURE CAUCUSES. | $200,000 |
Heber, UT PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE GRANTEE'S EFFORTS TO ENSURE THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF RANKED CHOICE VOTING IN UTAH MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN 2021. | $142,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Unite America Institute Inc has recieved totaling $11,670.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Albright Foundation Edina, MN PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $11,670 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pima Association Of Governments Tucson, AZ | $4,462,511 | $8,815,859 |
Unite America Institute Inc Denver, CO | $2,264,353 | $5,276,672 |
Community Choice Credit Union Commerce City, CO | $105,371,750 | $3,746,307 |
Kansas Bankers Association Topeka, KS | $5,027,759 | $3,475,144 |
Oklahoma Bankers Association Oklahoma City, OK | $7,110,372 | $3,904,069 |
Utah Credit Union League Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $4,342,560 | $2,494,402 |
Responsible Budgets Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $867 | $1,785,585 |
Utah Bankers Assn Salt Lake City, UT | $1,589,571 | $1,248,185 |
United States Public Interest Research Group Education Fund Denver, CO | $4,370,357 | $852,670 |
Colorado Taxpayers Advocate Fund Inc Castle Pines, CO | $97,723 | $975,000 |
The Avery Center Greeley, CO | $181,149 | $821,658 |
Kansas Press Association Topeka, KS | $616,310 | $739,914 |