The Unit Foundation Inc
To serve Special Forces Unit Members, Veteran Unit Members and Gold Star Families and to work in spaces not covered by any other support apparatus. To serve as a fusing function to centralize support efforts for The Unit.
The Unit Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Unit Foundation Inc gave $187K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $62K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $187,160
- +209.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,387
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,540,792
- +23.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Unit Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Honor Foundation ($153K). Together the top 3 received $187K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $187K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Honor Foundation San Diego, CA | Provide transition assistance | $152,660 |
| Joint Service Spec Ops Fund Big Fork, MT | Send Gold Star widows on a retreat | $20,000 |
| Sound Off App San Antonio, TX | Anonymous therapy for soldiers | $14,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,540,792 | $2,541,397 | $1,723,568 | $187,160 | 3 | $164,085 |
| 2024 | $3,674,788 | $1,735,758 | $1,432,747 | $60,475 | 1 | $162,268 |
| 2023 | $3,383,156 | $1,261,479 | $1,171,999 | — | — | $98,755 |
| 2022 | $3,146,723 | $1,260,010 | $803,204 | — | — | $46,876 |
| 2021 | $3,107,614 | $1,362,420 | $678,468 | $23,775 | 1 | $136,239 |
| 2020 | $2,784,126 | $2,539,094 | $453,618 | — | — | $52,849 |
About The Unit Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Unit Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Vass, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $187K. Net investment income was $164K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Unit Foundation Inc is led by Sean Todd Macrae, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sean Todd Macrae
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike McGuire
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Rathke
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Chavis
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy C. Lively
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $99K (2025)
Mo Mulligan
Vice President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Bryan S. Briggs (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Robert W. Lively II (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: David A. Roddenberry Jr. (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Pat McCauley (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tony Thomas (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $99K, to Kathy Lively (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Unit Foundation Inc
How much does The Unit Foundation Inc give each year?
The Unit Foundation Inc gave $187K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $60K across 1 grant.
What is The Unit Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Unit Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $62,387, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Unit Foundation Inc give grants?
The Unit Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Montana (11%) and Texas (8%).
Does The Unit Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Unit Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Unit Foundation Inc?
The Unit Foundation Inc reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is The Unit Foundation Inc?
The Unit Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Vass, NC. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Unit Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Unit Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1954019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
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