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The Unity Project of California

Public charity · Grantmaker Laguna Beach, CA EIN: 87-3468824 Website

The purpose of the unity project is to amplify the voices moving the needle in the fight for medical freedom and parental rights, bring forth trust, leverage the scientific expertise of our strategic advisory council, and provide education and resources with tangible tools and expert insights.

The Unity Project of California at a glance

In short: The Unity Project of California gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$50,000
-70.6% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
2
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$25,000
-70.6% vs 2023
Median grant
$25,000
Primary geography
California (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

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

Who The Unity Project of California funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

World Council for Health: $25KWorld Council for Health$25KFoundations of Freedom: $25KFoundations of Freedom$25K

The largest 2024 recipient was World Council for Health ($25K). Together the top 2 received $50K.

Grant Size Distribution

11 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K1$50–100K2$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 11 (73%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

Laguna BeachOverland ParkWashingtonLos AngelesOrangeSan Francisco

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K7 grants2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $285K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
World Council for Health Laguna Beach, CAGeneral Contribution$25,000
Foundations of Freedom Overland Park, KSAdvocacy for Medical Freedom Movement.$25,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024—$476,045$550,482$50,0002$-11,336
2023$79,880$1,277,289$1,345,830$170,0002—
2022$159,318$1,534,730$1,391,752$285,0007—

About The Unity Project of California

Based on IRS filings

The Unity Project of California is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Laguna Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Unity Project of California is led by Jeff Hanson, Chairman of the Board on every filing since 2022; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jeff Hanson

    Chairman of the Board

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Laura Sextro

    Chief Exectuive Officer

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $150K (2022) → $150K (2024)

  • Lynne Kristensen

    V.p. of Marketing

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $150K (2023) → $150K (2024)

  • Charmetra Chapman

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Kurt Belcher

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Ryan Gallagher

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Curtis Hill

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Amber Smith (2022) — Vice President
  • Former: Heather Puhek (2022) — Secretary

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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

Laura Sextro — Chief Exectuive Officer: $150KLaura SextroChief Exectuive Officer$150KLynne Kristensen — V.P. of Marketing: $150KLynne KristensenV.P. of Marketing$150K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to Laura Sextro (Chief Exectuive Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about The Unity Project of California

How much does The Unity Project of California give each year?

The Unity Project of California gave $50K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $170K across 2 grants.

What is The Unity Project of California?

The Unity Project of California is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Laguna Beach, CA.

Where does The Unity Project of California operate?

The Unity Project of California has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Kansas.

What is The Unity Project of California's EIN?

The Unity Project of California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3468824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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