Humanity United
Humanity United is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. It supports organizations and networks working to cultivate conditions for peace and freedom, with grantmaking focused on forced labor and human trafficking, peacebuilding, racial justice and equity, and public engagement.
Key facts about Humanity United
In short: Humanity United gave $16.7M across 209 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), top state District of Columbia. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-2583590
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,738,851
- Grants made (2024)
- 209
- Average grant
- $80,090
- Median grant
- $50,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (70 of 175, 2024)
- Total assets
- $15,350,613
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- Humanity United does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; proposals are by invitation only. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.4M
-59.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$16.7M
-14.2% YoY
Grant Count
209
-12.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$80K
-1.8% YoY
Is Humanity United open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 70 of 175 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $49K; repeat grants $127K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $88K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
Humanity United’s stated purpose is to transform harmful systems into pathways for peace, freedom, and justice. Its work includes:
- Forced Labor & Human Trafficking: Themes include safer labor migration, worker power, and corporate accountability. Its 2024 filing describes work to rebalance power in labor systems and support efforts to end forced labor, human trafficking, and worker exploitation.
- Peacebuilding: The portfolio seeks to increase the agency and power of proximate peacebuilders and support networks that enable them to make change in their contexts and globally.
- Public Engagement: This cross-cutting portfolio includes independent journalism and media, strategic communications, policy and government relations, and strategic partnerships.
- Racial Justice & Equity: Humanity United says it accompanies partners working to build the power of Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color and address conditions that have harmed them.
The funder says it supports organizations and networks committed to systemic change, with strategies co-created with actors and partners closest to the issues. Examples of grantees include the International Labor Rights Forum, which describes itself as a human rights organization dedicated to dignity and justice for workers worldwide; Search for Common Ground, which says it works to move responses to conflict toward cooperative solutions; and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, which says it promotes engagement with global affairs through journalism and outreach.
Grantmaking
Humanity United reports that it typically dedicates between $18 million and $20 million annually to grants. Its website describes last year’s average grant size as approximately $150,000, without specifying the year. In 2024, it made 209 grants totaling $16,738,851; grants ranged from $200 to $612,000, with a median of $50,000.
Among its 2024 grants were $612,000 to Business and Human Rights Resource Centre for general operating support; $562,218 to Freedom Fund for forced labor; $459,800 to Humanity United Charitable Fund for peacebuilding; $340,000 to Thousand Currents for general operating support; and $300,000 each to FairSquare Projects for general operating support, Guardian Org Foundation for journalism, and International Labor Rights Forum for general operating support.
Humanity United identifies grantee partners through networks and relationships and makes decisions based on strategies co-created with people closest to the issues. Grant proposals are by invitation only. The funder says it does not have capacity to review a high volume of unsolicited proposals. Its Asia-Pacific Seafood Supply Chains team accepts inquiries on a limited basis from work closely aligned with that team’s strategy and narrow priorities.
Invitation Only
Humanity United does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; proposals are by invitation only. The Asia-Pacific Seafood Supply Chains team accepts limited inquiries from closely aligned work.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Humanity United
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Humanity United describes its work as spanning global issues and partnerships. In 2024, 21% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, D.C., 16% to New York, 9% to California, and 3% to Maryland. The filing also lists 37% in a state field that is not identified in the available data. The Racial Justice & Equity strategy describes flexible funding for local struggles in Atlanta, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 209 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16.7M (2024) to $19.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 209 grants totaling $16.7M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Freedom Fund ($1.2M across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $5.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,239 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 613 grants of 1,239 (49%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Human Rights Resource Centre | General Operating Support | $612,000 |
| Freedom Fund Brooklyn, NY | Forced Labor | $562,218 |
| Humanity United Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | Peacebuilding | $459,800 |
| Thousand Currents San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $340,000 |
| Instituto Incube | Rights & Dignity | $312,000 |
| FairSquare Projects | General Operating Support | $300,000 |
| Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $300,000 |
| Guardian Org Foundation Washington, DC | Journalism | $300,000 |
| Humanity United Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | Forced Labor | $300,000 |
| International Labor Rights Forum Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $300,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,350,613 | $22,671,834 | $41,102,820 | $16,738,851 |
| 2023 | $37,544,380 | $2,232,111 | $41,794,381 | $19,499,701 |
| 2022 | $79,432,188 | $47,686,091 | $42,721,765 | $19,036,307 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,350,613 | $37,544,380 | $79,432,188 |
| Revenue | $22,671,834 | $2,232,111 | $47,686,091 |
| Expenses | $41,102,820 | $41,794,381 | $42,721,765 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $41,199,424 | $41,505,547 | $43,950,952 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,057,487 | $1,026,615 | $46,960,102 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Pamela Omidyar, Board Chair; Pat Christen, Board Vice-Chair; Jeff Mohr, Board member; Srik Gopal, Managing Partner & President; Philippe Sion, Melanie Greenberg, and Kehinde Adedayo Togun, Managing Directors; Joel Beck-Coon, General Counsel & Secretary; Kevin Luu, CFO & Treasurer; and Shea Loewen Lazarow, Assistant Secretary.
Humanity United is led by Srik Gopal, Managing Partner & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Srik Gopal
Managing Partner & President
Managing Partner → Managing Partner & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$355K (2020) → $550K (2024)
Pamela Omidyar
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Greenberg
Managing Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$287K (2020) → $373K (2024)
Philippe Sion
Managing Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$349K (2020) → $393K (2024)
Kehinde Adedayo Togun
Managing Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$191K (2021) → $322K (2024)
Sandy Nathan
Managing Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$414K (2024)
Joel Beck-Coon
General Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$381K (2020) → $359K (2024)
Kevin Luu
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$353K (2020) → $332K (2024)
Shea Loewen Lazarow
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$198K (2022) → $243K (2024)
Kim Tyler
CFO & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$272K (2024)
Jeff Mohr
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Christen
Brd Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Purity Kagwiria
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rajasvini Bhansali
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Sandra Yvonne Nathan (2021–2023) — Managing Director
- Former: Timothy Isgitt (2020–2021) — Managing Director
- Former: Elisabeth Carpenter (2020) — Head of Strategy
- Former: Pierre Omidyar (2020) — Board Member
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $550K, to Srik Gopal (Managing Partner & President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 456 Montgomery Street 500, San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415) 426-6300
Website: https://humanityunited.org
Frequently asked questions about Humanity United
How much does Humanity United give each year?
Humanity United gave $16.7M across 209 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19.5M across 239 grants.
What is Humanity United's typical grant size?
Humanity United's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $80,090, across 209 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Humanity United that year got $49K on average.
Where does Humanity United give grants?
Humanity United's top state is District of Columbia, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (16%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (46 grants), New York, NY (15 grants), San Francisco, CA (7 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (4 grants).
Does Humanity United give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Humanity United's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (104 of 209) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Peacebuilding" (43 grants), "Forced Labor" (22 grants) and "Human Rights" (19 grants).
Who are Humanity United's largest grantees?
Humanity United's largest 2024 grantees include Freedom Fund ($1,212,218 across 4 grants), Humanity United Charitable Fund ($834,800 across 3 grants) and Business and Human Rights Resource Centre ($632,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Humanity United?
Humanity United reported $15.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22.7M.
What does Humanity United fund?
Humanity United’s stated purpose is to transform harmful systems into pathways for peace, freedom, and justice. Its work includes: See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Humanity United?
Humanity United does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; proposals are by invitation only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Humanity United's EIN?
Humanity United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2583590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Humanity United accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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