UNAVCO, A NON-PROFIT UNIVERSITY-GOVERNED CONSORTIUM, FACILITATES GEOSCIENCE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION USING GEODESY.
Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$481K
+43.8% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$96K
+43.8% YoY
About Unavco Inc
Based on IRS filings
Unavco Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in BOULDER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $481K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $4,232,042 | $3,106,719 |
| Revenue | $18,363,438 | $17,060,795 | $15,766,455 |
| Expenses | $18,742,592 | $16,464,966 | $15,603,236 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,072 | $126,056 | $31,591 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Unavco Inc
Geo-Launchpad
UNAVCO INC
Amount
$500,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
RESESS (Research Experience for Undergraduates in Solid Earth Science)
UNAVCO INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
USIP (Undergraduate Student Internship Program)
UNAVCO INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest include Iris ($191,075), Central Washington University ($114,782), Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($113,157).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ELLENSBURG, WA | GEODETIC RESEARCH | $114,782 |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CAMBRIDGE, MA | SUPPORT FOR THE GEODETIC FACILITY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF GEOSCIENCE | $113,157 |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER DENVER, CO | GEODETIC RESEARCH | $28,748 |
| CARLETON COLLEGE NORTHFILED, MN | SCIENTIFIC & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH | $33,038 |
| IRIS WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR THE GEODETIC FACILITY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF GEOSCIENCE | $191,075 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONNI GRAPENTHIN | BOARD CHAIR | 3 | — |
| ADRIAN BORSA | BOARD TREASURER | 3 | — |
| BRENDAN CROWELL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ROLAND BURGMANN | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| GARETH FUNNING | BOARD SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| ANNE SHEEHAN | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| LEIGH STEARNS | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| TONIE VAN DAM | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| PIPPA WHITEHOUSE | BOARD DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| REBECCA BENDICK KIER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $281,797 |
| JUDY DONATO | INTERIM DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS | 40 | $142,851 |
| GLEN MATTIOLI | DIRECTOR GEODETIC INFRASTRUCTURE | 40 | $187,112 |
| DAVID MENCIN | DIRECTOR GDS | 40 | $174,566 |
| DONNA CHARLEVOIX | DIRECTOR ECE | 40 | $153,256 |
| KARL FEAUX | ENGINEERING MANAGER III | 40 | $152,017 |
| JOSEPH PETTIT | ENGINEERING MANAGER III | 40 | $136,991 |
| JAMES NORMANDEAU | ENGINEERING MANAGER III | 40 | $135,428 |
| DANIEL MCNAMARA | ENGINEERING MANAGER II | 40 | $153,771 |
| DOUGLAS ERTZ | SENIOR CONTRACTS AND PERMITTING MANAGER | 40 | $138,068 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unavco Inc?
Unavco Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in BOULDER, CO. It holds — in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Unavco Inc operate?
Unavco Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, Washington.
What size grants does Unavco Inc award?
In 2022, Unavco Inc awarded 5 grants totaling $481K — an average of about $96K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Unavco Inc's EIN?
Unavco Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1588357. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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