Inland Empire United
Inland Empire United is a Los Angeles, California-based public charity that supports civic engagement, grassroots leadership, and progressive policy advocacy in the Inland Empire. Its website describes work across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, including voter engagement, community-driven campaigns, and efforts to hold local elected officials accountable.
Inland Empire United at a glance
In short: Inland Empire United gave $419K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $419,464
- +257.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,946
- +257.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $43,316
- Total assets
- $696,643
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Inland Empire United
- Contact
Mailing address: 515 S Figueroa St Ste 1110, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (213) 624-6200
Website: https://ieunited.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Inland Empire United funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice ($72K). Together the top 10 received $419K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 21 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Inland Empire United gives
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $419K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $419K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice San Bernardino, CA | Grant - community outreach and civic engagement | $72,183 |
| Starting Over Inc Riverside, CA | Grant - community outreach and civic engagement | $62,323 |
| Alianza Coachella Valley Coachella, CA | Grant - community outreach and civic engagement | $51,695 |
| Warehouse Worker Resource Center Ontario, CA | Grant - community outreach and civic engagement | $51,670 |
| People's Collective for Environmental Justice Calabasas, CA | Grant - community outreach and civic engagement | $47,481 |
| Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement San Bernardino, CA | Grant - community outreach and civic engagement | $39,150 |
| Sigma Beta XI Youth and Family Services Moreno Valley, CA | Grant - community outreach and civic engagement | $34,902 |
| Inland Congregations United for Change San Bernardino, CA | Grant - community outreach and civic engagement | $20,060 |
| Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective a Project of Economic Opportunity Center Pomona, CA | Grant - community outreach and civic engagement | $20,000 |
| Communities for a New California Education Fund Granite Bay, CA | Grant - community outreach and civic engagement | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $696,643 | $656,563 | $1,969,127 | $419,464 | 10 |
| 2023 | $797,126 | $969,750 | $1,019,842 | $117,400 | 10 |
| 2022 | $231,360 | $380,000 | $332,955 | $8,250 | 1 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is “to serve as a progressive coalition that strengthens social justice and increases community engagement through issue education and public policy advocacy in the Inland Empire.”
Its website identifies civic engagement, policy and platform development, and accountability as focus areas. Its platform also addresses election processes, workers and the economy, the environment, immigration, criminal justice, healthcare, and education.
Inland Empire United’s 2024 grants supported organizations with varied missions. The Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice says it convenes organizations to advocate for immigrant communities in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Starting Over Inc. says it works to eradicate poverty and incarceration through housing, employment readiness, case management, and reentry services. The Warehouse Worker Resource Center says it works to improve conditions in the Inland Empire warehouse industry through education, advocacy, and action. Alianza Coachella Valley says it seeks to improve socioeconomic conditions in the Coachella Valley.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Inland Empire United reported 10 grants totaling $419,464. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $72,183, with a median of $43,316. The filing describes their purpose as community outreach and civic engagement.
The largest awards were $72,183 to the Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, $62,323 to Starting Over Inc., $51,695 to Alianza Coachella Valley, $51,670 to the Warehouse Worker Resource Center, and $47,481 to the People’s Collective for Environmental Justice. Other recipients included Congregations Organized for Prophetic Engagement ($39,150), Sigma Beta Xi Youth and Family Services ($34,902), Inland Congregations United for Change ($20,060), Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective ($20,000), and Communities for a New California Education Fund ($20,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sky Allen as president; Cary Davidson as treasurer; and Nathan Hardy as secretary/assistant treasurer. Directors listed were Matt Abularach-Macias, Sheheryar Kaoosji, Jean Kayano, and Karen Borja, identified as a former director.
Inland Empire United is led by Sky Allen, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sky Allen
President
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$27K (2022) → $115K (2024)
Jean Kayano
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Borja
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Abularach-Macias
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheheryar Kaoosji
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cary Davidson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Hardy
Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Javier Hernandez (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Anna Lisa Vargas (2022) — Director
- Former: Darrell Peeden (2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Gomez Daly (2022) — President
- Former: Samuel Casey (2022) — Director
- Former: Vonya Quarles (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $115K, to Sky Allen (President).
Frequently asked questions about Inland Empire United
How much does Inland Empire United give each year?
Inland Empire United gave $419K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $117K across 10 grants.
What is Inland Empire United's typical grant size?
Inland Empire United's median grant in 2024 was $43,316, and its average grant was $41,946, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Inland Empire United give grants?
Inland Empire United gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Bernardino, CA (3 grants).
Does Inland Empire United give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Inland Empire United's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant - community outreach and civic engagement" (10 grants).
Who are Inland Empire United's largest grantees?
Inland Empire United's largest 2024 grantees include Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice ($72,183), Starting Over Inc ($62,323) and Alianza Coachella Valley ($51,695), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Inland Empire United?
Inland Empire United reported $697K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $657K.
What does Inland Empire United fund?
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is “to serve as a progressive coalition that strengthens social justice and increases community engagement through issue education and public policy advocacy in the Inland Empire.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Inland Empire United?
Inland Empire United has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ieunited.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Inland Empire United's EIN?
Inland Empire United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5301639. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Inland Empire United funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/inland-empire-united-morg_370413bbe19d4cfa87804ff5d82f1265
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