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The Foundation United

Grantmaker Sarasota, FL EIN: 83-0572687 Website

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.

Key facts about The Foundation United

EIN
83-0572687
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Total assets
$540,678

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$541K

-23.6% YoY

Revenue

$625K

-35.1% YoY

Net Investment Income

$16K

-50.5% YoY

Expenses

$775K

-57.7% YoY

How The Foundation United gives

  • Giving fell 88% from 2020 to 2023. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About The Foundation United

Based on IRS filings

The Foundation United is a nonprofit organization 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. Net investment income was $16K.

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3 open opportunities from The Foundation United

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Cities

AtlantaSarasotaChicagoClearwaterLos AngelesMontgomeryRocklinSpringWashingtonZachary

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K2 grants20200 grants20218 grants20222 grants20230 grants2024

From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $370K (2022). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

12 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$540,678$708,130$1,489,828
Revenue$625,081$963,453$1,695,735
Expenses$775,096$1,830,496$1,901,162
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$16,236$32,808$5,537
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Elizabeth Fisher Good — CEOPresident: $172KElizabeth Fisher GoodCEOPresident$172K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $172K, to Elizabeth Fisher Good (CEOPresident).

Frequently asked questions about The Foundation United

How large is The Foundation United?

The Foundation United reported $541K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $625K.

What is The Foundation United?

The Foundation United is a nonprofit organization 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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