The Foundation United
The Foundation United actively confronts the issue of sex trafficking through education, outreach and awarness programs designed to prevent sex trafficking and exploitation. It also supports intervention and safe housing programs for survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation.
The Foundation United at a glance
In short: The Foundation United reported $6K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $6,200 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $540,678
- -23.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $625,081
- -35.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $16,236
- -50.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $775,096
- -57.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Foundation United
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Who The Foundation United funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 15 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Foundation United gives
- Giving fell 88% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $370K (2022). In 2024 it reported $6K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uncaged Atlanta, GA | Support of survivor programs | $9,438 |
| Paxa Chicago, IL | Support of Survivor Programs | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $540,678 | $625,081 | $775,096 | $6,200 | Total only | $16,236 |
| 2023 | $708,130 | $963,453 | $1,830,496 | $14,438 | 2 | $32,808 |
| 2022 | $1,489,828 | $1,695,735 | $1,901,162 | $369,648 | 8 | $5,537 |
| 2021 | $1,686,472 | $2,362,929 | $1,516,509 | $265,594 | 3 | $1,086 |
| 2020 | $837,208 | $1,061,683 | $663,877 | $122,500 | 2 | $2,911 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Foundation United
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation United is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $541K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $6K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation United is led by Elizabeth Fisher Good, Ceopresident on every filing since 2021; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Fisher Good
Ceopresident
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$132K (2021) → $172K (2024)
Brad Good
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jeff Rech
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Don Lutz
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Frederick Feller (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Lynne Jubilee Cumming (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Ruth LeFebvre (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth Melendez-Fisher (2020) — Ceopresident
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 $172K, to Elizabeth Fisher Good (CEOPresident).
Frequently asked questions about The Foundation United
How much does The Foundation United give each year?
The Foundation United reported $6K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
How large is The Foundation United?
The Foundation United reported $541K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $625K.
What is The Foundation United?
The Foundation United is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Sarasota, FL. It holds $541K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Foundation United operate?
The Foundation United has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Texas.
What is The Foundation United's EIN?
The Foundation United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0572687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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