The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family
The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family is a private foundation, based in West Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $1.4M.
The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family at a glance
In short: The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family gave $1.1M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $119K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,070,000
- +9.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $118,889
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $16,651,585
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Miami ($600K). Together the top 9 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 38 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $785K (2021) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Miami, FL | General Fund | $600,000 |
| Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation New York, NY | General Fund | $100,000 |
| American Heart Association West Palm Beach, FL | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Columbia University - the Crown Awards New York, NY | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Points of Light Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $50,000 |
| ASU Foundation - Thunderbirds Tempe, AZ | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Selfless Love Foundation Jupiter, FL | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Saint Ann School Foundation Naples, FL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Saint Edward Guild Palm Beach, FL | General Fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,651,585 | $1,429,733 | $1,159,958 | $1,070,000 | 9 | $1,077,548 | $1,355,097 | $996,948 |
| 2024 | $14,809,949 | $537,399 | $1,087,964 | $975,000 | 8 | $980,560 | $605,702 | $952,172 |
| 2023 | $15,613,749 | $2,776,818 | $1,075,123 | $975,000 | 10 | $975,000 | $2,540,823 | $873,411 |
| 2022 | $13,805,078 | $173,109 | $1,039,787 | $960,000 | 6 | $960,000 | $295,296 | $974,508 |
| 2021 | $14,525,247 | $1,296,691 | $802,951 | $785,000 | 5 | — | $831,407 | $952,287 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family reported a distributable amount of $997K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family is led by Andrew Unanue, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Unanue
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Unanue
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Malloy
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carmen Unanue (2021–2023) — President Emeritus
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family
How much does The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family give each year?
The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family gave $1.1M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $975K across 8 grants.
What is The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family's typical grant size?
The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $118,889, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family give grants?
The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family gives mostly in Florida: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family's largest grantees?
The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family's largest 2025 grantees include University of Miami ($600,000), Alfred E Smith Memorial Foundation ($100,000) and American Heart Association ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family?
The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family reported $16.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $997K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family's EIN?
The Carmen and Joe Unanue Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3382542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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