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E Pluribus Unum Institute

Public charity · Grantmaker New Orleans, LA EIN: 84-4205773 Website

E Pluribus Unum Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to build a more just, equitable, and inclusive south, uprooting the barriers that have long divided the region by race and class. E pluribus unum is focused on changing the divisive narratives that perpetuate systematic interpersonal racism, cultivating and empowering courageous leaders who are advancing racial equality, and championing transformative policy change.

E Pluribus Unum Institute at a glance

In short: E Pluribus Unum Institute reported $112K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Grants paid (2024)
$111,975 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
+2774.1% vs 2023
Total assets
$1,415,482
-33.1% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$4,192,666
-13.1% vs 2023
Net investment income (2024)
$278
+107.5% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$4,973,014
+18.7% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who E Pluribus Unum Institute funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

17 grants across all recorded years

15<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Cities

BirminghamCharlestonMemphisMidlothianSacramentoViennaWest Palm BeachArlingtonBaton RougeHouston

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K0 grants2020 8 grants2021 9 grants2022 Total only2023 Total only2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2023) to $398K (2022). In 2024 it reported $112K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Arlington Foundation for Families and Youth Arlington, VAGeneral Support$75,000
Prince Complex Inc Houston, TXGeneral Support$75,000
Memphis Urban League Inc Memphis, TNGeneral Support$37,500
United Way of the National Capital Area Vienna, VAGeneral Support$37,500
GSBC Community Development Corporation Birmingham, ALGeneral Support$37,500
The People's Advocacy Group Sacramento, CAGeneral Support$37,500
Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Inc West Palm Beach, FLGeneral Support$37,500
Chesterfield Education Foundation Midlothian, VAGeneral Support$37,470
Catholic Charities of South Carolina Charleston, SCGeneral Support$23,203
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$1,415,482$4,192,666$4,973,014$111,975Total only$278
2023$2,115,335$4,825,134$4,190,006$3,896Total only$134
2022$1,480,207$4,367,600$3,330,123$398,1739—
2021$442,730$3,118,549$5,104,369$285,7038—
2020$2,428,550$6,394,788$3,966,238———

"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

About E Pluribus Unum Institute

Based on IRS filings

E Pluribus Unum Institute is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $112K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $278.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

E Pluribus Unum Institute is led by Scott Hutcheson, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 5 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Scott Hutcheson

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $282K (2023) → $277K (2024)

  • Ruth Kullman

    President

    Secretary → President, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amanda Simpkins

    Director of Leadership Program

    Director of Leadership Programs → Director of Leadership Program, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $171K (2023) → $151K (2024)

  • Kia Bickham

    Director of Engagement

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $181K (2023) → $166K (2024)

  • Kristal Swim

    Director of Government Rel

    Director of Government Relations → Director of Government Rel, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $201K (2023) → $186K (2024)

  • Lauren Richard

    Chief of Staff

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    $163K (2024)

  • Tyronne Walker

    Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Juade Brow Russell

    Member

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Richard Lauren (2023) — Chief of Staff
  • Former: Norma Jane Sabiston (2020) — President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Scott Hutcheson — Executive Director: $277KScott HutchesonExecutive Director$277KKristal Swim — Director of Government Rel: $186KKristal SwimDirector of Government Rel$186KKIA Bickham — Director of Engagement: $166KKIA BickhamDirector of Engagement$166KLauren Richard — Chief of Staff: $163KLauren RichardChief of Staff$163KAmanda Simpkins — Director of Leadership Pro: $151KAmanda SimpkinsDirector of Leadership Pro$151K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $277K, to Scott Hutcheson (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about E Pluribus Unum Institute

How much does E Pluribus Unum Institute give each year?

E Pluribus Unum Institute reported $112K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $4K in grants paid.

How large is E Pluribus Unum Institute?

E Pluribus Unum Institute reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.

What is E Pluribus Unum Institute?

E Pluribus Unum Institute is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in New Orleans, LA. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does E Pluribus Unum Institute operate?

E Pluribus Unum Institute has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

What is E Pluribus Unum Institute's EIN?

E Pluribus Unum Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4205773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 18, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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