Center United
The mission of Center United is to advocate for moderate policy solutions that create economic growth and increase voter turn-out in a non-partisan manner.
Center United at a glance
In short: Center United gave $21K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,444
- -97.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,444
- -95.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,444
- Total assets
- $9,761
- -92.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Center United funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Civic Progress ($21K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Center United gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2024) to $3.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Civic Progress Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $21,444 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,761 | $319,000 | $435,276 | $21,444 | 1 |
| 2023 | $126,037 | $1,150,500 | $1,610,308 | $977,313 | 2 |
| 2022 | $585,845 | $1,607,500 | $1,979,337 | $924,250 | 1 |
| 2021 | $957,682 | $4,600,100 | $3,642,418 | $3,382,876 | 2 |
About Center United
Based on IRS filings
Center United is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center United is led by James Whelan, Member & Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Whelan
Member & Chairman
Member → Member & Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cori Kramer
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Barowitz
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Hill
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: George Fontas (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Brian Bautista (2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Center United
How much does Center United give each year?
Center United gave $21K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $977K across 2 grants.
How large is Center United?
Center United reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $319K.
What is Center United?
Center United is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Center United operate?
Center United has awarded grants in New York, Pennsylvania.
What is Center United's EIN?
Center United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2493083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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