Unalane Foundation
Unalane Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $578K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $63K.
Unalane Foundation at a glance
In short: Unalane Foundation gave $57K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,500
- +29.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,417
- +51.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $577,806
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Unalane Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Goodwin Living Foundation ($25K). Together the top 6 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Unalane Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $41K (2020) to $57K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Living Foundation Alexandria, VA | Support of endowment campaign for brain health, and unrestricted contribution in support of organization's mission and activities. | $25,000 |
| Christ Church Foundation Alexandria, VA | To Benefit the Charitable Acts of the Church. | $10,000 |
| School of Visual Arts Foundation New York, NY | To provide art for the community and a community for artists | $10,000 |
| Act for Alexandria Alexadnria, VA | To develop solutions for important community challenges in alexandria, Virginia. | $5,000 |
| Children's Aid Society of NY Develo New York, NY | To improve the quality of life for struggling Charles county families so they and their children can thrive and succeed. | $5,000 |
| Afrecs Alexandria, VA | Support of the mission of focusing attention on the pastoral and peacebuilding needs and priorities of the episcopal church of south sudan (ECSS) and the episcopal church of sudan (ECS) and to enable American friends to assist both churches in meeting the needs of their peoples. | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $577,806 | $63,047 | $58,963 | $56,500 | 6 | $56,500 | $63,047 | $52,298 |
| 2023 | $575,999 | $36,654 | $45,693 | $43,500 | 7 | $43,500 | $36,654 | $45,409 |
| 2022 | $585,038 | $30,645 | $57,510 | $55,500 | 7 | $55,500 | $30,645 | $46,387 |
| 2021 | $611,903 | $53,556 | $53,986 | $52,000 | 8 | $52,000 | $53,556 | $48,955 |
| 2020 | $607,333 | $26,616 | $43,083 | $41,000 | 13 | — | $26,616 | $41,874 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Unalane Foundation reported a distributable amount of $52K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Unalane Foundation is led by Unalane C. Ablondi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Unalane C. Ablondi
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Albert Giambelli
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim Ablondi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Helvie
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phillip Ablondi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leigh Helvie
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Unalane Foundation
How much does Unalane Foundation give each year?
Unalane Foundation gave $57K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 7 grants.
What is Unalane Foundation's typical grant size?
Unalane Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,417, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Unalane Foundation give grants?
Unalane Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Alexandria, VA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Unalane Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 17% of Unalane Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Unalane Foundation's largest grantees?
Unalane Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Goodwin Living Foundation ($25,000), Christ Church Foundation ($10,000) and School of Visual Arts Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Unalane Foundation?
Unalane Foundation reported $578K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $57K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $52K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Unalane Foundation?
Unalane Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $578K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Unalane Foundation's EIN?
Unalane Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1522859. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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