Generations United Inc
Generations United is a national organization founded in 1986 that serves as the leader for intergenerational strategies in the United States. The organization improves the lives of children, youth, and older adults through intergenerational collaboration, public policies, and programs. It operates as a powerful network of member organizations, partners, and stakeholders, with a focus on grandfamilies and kinship care, intergenerational programs and spaces, and multigenerational housing. The organization advocates in communities and Washington, DC, and has been recognized as a top-rated charity.
Generations United Inc at a glance
In short: Generations United Inc gave $721K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $144K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $721,413
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $144,283
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $148,688
- Total assets
- $2,903,880
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Generations United Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Child Trends ($201K). Together the top 5 received $721K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 15 grants of 32 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Generations United Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $122K (2021) to $962K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $721K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child Trends Rockville, MD | National Ta Center | $200,605 |
| National Indian Child Welfare Association Portland, OR | National Ta Center | $168,989 |
| Usaging Washington, DC | National Ta Center | $148,688 |
| National Caucus and Center on Black Aging Washington, DC | National Ta Center | $103,813 |
| Zero to Three Washington, DC | National Ta Center | $99,318 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,903,880 | $4,700,596 | $4,354,337 | $721,413 | 5 | $35,439 |
| 2024 | $2,917,772 | $4,316,451 | $4,240,823 | $761,895 | 5 | $14,748 |
| 2023 | $3,035,808 | $4,274,606 | $4,538,514 | $961,897 | 8 | $42,684 |
| 2022 | $3,671,351 | $4,244,007 | $3,622,964 | $737,237 | 8 | $9,968 |
| 2021 | $1,709,943 | $1,670,457 | $2,364,337 | $121,930 | 6 | $5,441 |
| 2020 | $2,309,105 | $1,884,863 | $1,765,850 | $165,050 | 9 | $-6,255 |
About Generations United Inc
Based on IRS filings
Generations United Inc is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $721K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Generations United Inc is led by Donna Butts, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 6 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donna Butts
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $178K (2025)
Kristen Kiefer
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$97K (2025)
Joseph P. Cuticelli
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ana Beltran
Director, Grandfamilies & Kinship
Director, Grandfamilies & Kinship Supp. Network → Director, Grandfamilies & Kinsh, 2024
Director, Grandfamilies & Kinsh → Director, Grandfamilies & Kinship, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$133K (2021) → $156K (2025)
Sheri Steinig
Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $124K (2025)
Lauren Hackney
Director of Finance
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$28K (2024) → $105K (2025)
Jaia Peterson Lent
Deputy Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $153K (2025)
Janet McUlsky
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Coen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynette Fraga
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew E. Melmed
Past Board Chair
Chair → Past Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela B. Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara L. Kastelic PhD
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerri Mason Hall
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheri Brady
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cody Burch
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Melgoza
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Meridy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramsey Alwin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Spears
Board Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Singeltary
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernest Gonzales
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Rakow
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvell Adams Jr.
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Barb Quaintance (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jatrice Martel Gaiter (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Adam Hlava (2023–2024) — Director of Finance
- Former: Jamal Clark (2023–2024) — Assistant Director Nat. Ctf of Grandfamilies
- Former: Trent Stamp (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Gerald Hyland (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: John W. Rowe (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Karyne Jones (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Anne Mason (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Nebeyou Adebe (2021–2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $178K, to Donna Butts (Executive Director (Until 8/11/25)). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Generations United Inc
How much does Generations United Inc give each year?
Generations United Inc gave $721K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $762K across 5 grants.
What is Generations United Inc's typical grant size?
Generations United Inc's median grant in 2025 was $148,688, and its average grant was $144,283, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Generations United Inc give grants?
Generations United Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (28%) and Oregon (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Generations United Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Generations United Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "National Ta Center" (5 grants).
Who are Generations United Inc's largest grantees?
Generations United Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Child Trends ($200,605), National Indian Child Welfare Association ($168,989) and Usaging ($148,688), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Generations United Inc?
Generations United Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What is Generations United Inc's EIN?
Generations United Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1542973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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