Mujeres Unidas y Activas
Mujeres Unidas y Activas (MUA) is a public charity based in San Francisco, California. It is an organization of Latina and Indigenous immigrant women whose work includes building community power, supporting immigrant women’s leadership and wellbeing, and advancing social and economic justice.
Key facts about Mujeres Unidas y Activas
In short: Mujeres Unidas y Activas gave $4.5M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $280K), mostly in California. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 20-2986926
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,484,197
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $280,262
- Median grant
- $38,047
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $11,127,694
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$11.1M
-24.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.5M
+281.6% YoY
Grant Count
16
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$280K
+281.6% YoY
Is Mujeres Unidas y Activas open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3.8M; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $3.8M first-time, $29K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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
MUA’s mission is to grow personal and community power to achieve social and economic justice, with personal transformation and civic-political participation linked. Its website describes work to strengthen membership, support healing and empowerment, fight injustice, and promote movements that build collective power.
In its 2024 filing, MUA reported programs in healing and personal growth, organizing and basebuilding, vocational training, leadership development, services for Indigenous Maya Mam women, arts and culture, and advocacy. Its filing describes the California Domestic Worker Coalition as working to improve domestic workers’ wages, employment stability, and working conditions.
The 2024 grantees included organizations whose own descriptions cite varied work: Centro Laboral de Graton says it promotes healthy communities and protects day laborers’ rights; Filipino Migrant Center says it educates, organizes, and mobilizes low-income and working-class Filipino families in Southern California; and Step Forward Foundation says it provides low- and no-cost legal services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Centro Cultural de Mexico describes its work as supporting intercultural interaction through community outreach in Orange County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, MUA reported 16 grants totaling $4,484,197. Grant amounts ranged from $5,625 to $3,833,615, with a median of $38,047. The largest grant, $3,833,615, went to the Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund for the California Domestic Worker Coalition. Other notable grants included $86,356 to Dolores Street Community Services for domestic worker coalition, education, and outreach; $86,137 to Bend the Arc/Hand in Hand for domestic employer outreach and education; and $74,357 to Filipino Advocates for Justice for domestic worker coalition, education, and outreach.
Additional 2024 grants included $68,567 to Pilipino Workers Center, $67,240 to CHIRLA, and $65,728 to IDEPSCA, each for domestic worker coalition, education, and outreach; $46,904 to Chinese Progressive Association for domestic worker education and outreach; and $29,190 to Centro Laboral de Graton. MUA’s filing says grantees receive an MOU outlining expected deliverables, required reports, and payment dates. Grantees must provide a 501(c)(3) letter and signed MOU to receive funds; payments are usually made in two or three installments. Before the final payment, grantees must submit a written report and/or participate in a meeting reviewing deliverables and challenges.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MUA’s website identifies programs for Latina and Indigenous immigrant women in San Francisco, Oakland, and Union City. In 2024, 98% of its grant dollars went to recipients in California and 2% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 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 $1.1M (2022) to $4.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $4.5M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ctr Empowered Politics Edu Fd ($3.8M). Together the top 10 received $4.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 80 (46%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ctr Empowered Politics Edu Fd San Francisco, CA | CA Domestic Worker Coalition | $3,833,615 |
| Dolores Street Community Svcs San Francisco, CA | Domestic wrkr coalition/ edu/outrch | $86,356 |
| Bend the ArcHand in Hand New York, NY | Domestic employer outreach & edu | $86,137 |
| Filipino Advocates for Jstice Oakland, CA | Domestic wrkr coalition/ edu/outrch | $74,357 |
| Pilipino Workers Center Los Angeles, CA | Domestic wrkr coalition/ edu/outrch | $68,567 |
| Chirla Burbank, CA | Domestic wrkr coalition/ edu/outrch | $67,240 |
| Idepsca Los Angeles, CA | Domestic wrkr coalition/ edu/outrch | $65,728 |
| Chinese Progressive Assoc San Francisco, CA | Domestic worker edu & outreach | $46,904 |
| Centro Laboral de Graton Graton, CA | Domestic worker edu & outreach | $29,190 |
| WERC Golden Gate University San Francisco, CA | Domestic worker edu & outreach | $25,833 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,127,694 | $7,026,874 | $10,197,111 | $4,484,197 (16) |
| 2023 | $14,649,040 | $7,286,337 | $7,136,455 | $1,175,126 (16) |
| 2022 | $14,179,069 | $10,248,871 | $5,822,860 | $1,097,382 (15) |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,127,694 | $14,649,040 | $14,179,069 |
| Revenue | $7,026,874 | $7,286,337 | $10,248,871 |
| Expenses | $10,197,111 | $7,136,455 | $5,822,860 |
| Net Investment Income | $246,899 | $114,321 | $11,195 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Juana Flores as Executive Director; Layla Cooper as Co-Director; Jill Shenker, Yolanda Macias, and Sandra Hernandez as directors; Margarita Torres as President; Martha Herrera and Floridalma Carrillo as vice presidents; Adriana Embriz as Treasurer; and Blanca Guevara as Secretary. The filing also states that Jill Shenker took a leave during the coalition’s fiscal-sponsor transition, did not vote on the transfer, and later stepped off MUA’s board.
Mujeres Unidas y Activas is led by Juana Flores, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 12 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Juana Flores
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$74K (2020) → $110K (2024)
Margarita Torres
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$800 (2023) → $3K (2024)
Jill Shenker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Layla Cooper
Co-Director
Finance Director → Co-Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $98K (2024)
Sandra Hernandez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$800 (2023) → $3K (2024)
Maria Vicente
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$400 (2023) → $632 (2024)
Venecia Margarita
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$200 (2023) → $1K (2024)
Yolanda Macias
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$16K (2024)
Andrea Salinas
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adriana Embriz
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$200 (2022) → $2K (2024)
Blanca Guevara
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $1K (2024)
Floridalma Carrillo
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$400 (2023) → $1K (2024)
Martha Herrera
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$800 (2023) → $3K (2024)
Former officers (14)
- Former: Carole Vigne (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Leticia Garcia (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Maria Elena Allain (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mirna Arana (2023) — Director
- Former: Rocio Avila (2023) — Director
- Former: Claudia Llanos (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Cynthia Martinez (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lidia Perez (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth Montiel Sanchez (2022) — Director
- Former: Martha Herrera Saucedo (2022) — Director
- Former: Ana R Hernandez (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Marci Seville (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Maria Morales (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Matilde Vasquez (2020) — Director
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 $110K, to Juana Flores (Executive Dir.). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 3543 18Th St Ste 23, San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: (415) 621-8140
Website: https://mujeresunidas.net
Frequently asked questions about Mujeres Unidas y Activas
How much does Mujeres Unidas y Activas give each year?
Mujeres Unidas y Activas gave $4.5M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 16 grants.
What is Mujeres Unidas y Activas's typical grant size?
Mujeres Unidas y Activas's median grant in 2024 was $38,047, and its average grant was $280,262, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mujeres Unidas y Activas that year got $3.8M on average.
Where does Mujeres Unidas y Activas give grants?
Mujeres Unidas y Activas gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (6 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Mujeres Unidas y Activas give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Mujeres Unidas y Activas's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Domestic worker edu & outreach" (8 grants) and "Domestic wrkr coalition/ edu/outrch" (5 grants).
Who are Mujeres Unidas y Activas's largest grantees?
Mujeres Unidas y Activas's largest 2024 grantees include Ctr Empowered Politics Edu Fd ($3,833,615), Dolores Street Community Svcs ($86,356) and Bend the ArcHand in Hand ($86,137), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mujeres Unidas y Activas?
Mujeres Unidas y Activas reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.0M.
What does Mujeres Unidas y Activas fund?
MUA’s mission is to grow personal and community power to achieve social and economic justice, with personal transformation and civic-political participation linked. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mujeres Unidas y Activas?
Mujeres Unidas y Activas has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mujeresunidas.net for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mujeres Unidas y Activas's EIN?
Mujeres Unidas y Activas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2986926. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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