UltraViolet Education Fund
UltraViolet Education Fund (UVEF) is a 501c3 organization. Ultraviolet is the premier national organization advocating for gender justice issues using creative, strategic campaigning and digital-first organizing. Ultraviolet drives feministcultural and policy change by exposing the white supremacist patriarchy and creating the conditions for a more just and equitable world for all.
UltraViolet Education Fund at a glance
In short: UltraViolet Education Fund gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,828
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $7,828
- Median grant
- $7,828
- Total assets
- $3,000,689
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who UltraViolet Education Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Hack Foundation ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How UltraViolet Education Fund gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $79K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hack Foundation West Hollywood, CA | La Wildfire Relief | $7,828 |
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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 | $3,000,689 | $2,110,582 | $2,713,764 | $7,828 | 1 | $15,684 |
| 2024 | $3,666,924 | $3,882,412 | $2,973,923 | — | — | $3,904 |
| 2023 | $2,747,694 | $4,024,488 | $3,544,545 | $18,921 | 1 | $3,399 |
| 2022 | $2,372,788 | $2,825,473 | $2,763,336 | $20,000 | 1 | $943 |
| 2021 | $2,235,451 | $3,245,169 | $2,542,900 | $44,398 | 2 | $419 |
| 2020 | $1,677,752 | $1,949,253 | $1,846,783 | $79,037 | 3 | $151 |
| 2019 | $1,305,490 | $3,315,241 | $3,162,695 | $8,857 | 1 | $540 |
About UltraViolet Education Fund
Based on IRS filings
UltraViolet Education Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
UltraViolet Education Fund is led by Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Board Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 7 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jenifer Fernandez Ancona
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melody Varjavand
Director of Finance
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$108K (2020) → $158K (2025)
Arisha Hatch
Interim Exe Director
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$188K (2025)
Scott-Adjei Erica
Director of Development
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$151K (2025)
Alicia Jay
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$40K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Shaunna Thomas
Board Member
Executive Director → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$170K (2019) → $355K (2025)
Kaelyn Elizabeth Lee Rich
Vice President & Org. Advancem.
Vice President of Organizational Advancement → Vice President & Organizational Advancement, 2023
Vice President & Organizational Advancement → Vice President & Org. Advancem., 2024
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$143K (2021) → $178K (2025)
Nicole Tanya Mabunay Regalado
Vice President & Campaigns
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$159K (2023) → $173K (2025)
Lindsay Budzynski
Md Ppl & Operations
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
$155K (2024) → $179K (2025)
Karen Finney
Board Member
Board Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Wolf
Board Member
Treasurer & Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Rodgers
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Uchenna Moka-Solana
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Maureen Pelton (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Katharine Plate (2020–2024) — Md, Growth & Member
- Former: Michelle Ringuette (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Maria Tchijov (2020–2023) — Vice President, Advoc. & Member
- Former: Katherine Denise Chavez (2022–2023) — Vice President & Resource Mobilization
- Former: Bridget Marie Todd (2021) — Communications Director
- Former: Anathea Chino (2019–2020) — Advancement Director
- Former: Emmy Ruiz (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Vivien Labaton (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Belinda Munoz (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Donna Hall (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Karin Roland (2019) — Chief Campaigns Officer
- Former: Kathleen Barr (2019) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Susan Hildebrand (2019) — National Field Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $355K, to Shaunna Thomas (Board Member). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about UltraViolet Education Fund
How much does UltraViolet Education Fund give each year?
UltraViolet Education Fund gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is UltraViolet Education Fund?
UltraViolet Education Fund reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is UltraViolet Education Fund?
UltraViolet Education Fund is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does UltraViolet Education Fund operate?
UltraViolet Education Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Illinois, New York, Washington.
What is UltraViolet Education Fund's EIN?
UltraViolet Education Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1872208. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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