Unavco Inc
Unavco, a non-profit university-governed consortium, facilitates geoscience research and education using geodesy.
Unavco Inc at a glance
In short: Unavco Inc gave $481K across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $96K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $480,800
- +43.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $96,160
- +43.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $113,157
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (40% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Unavco Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Unavco Inc
Geo-Launchpad
Unavco Inc
Amount
$500,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
RESESS (Research Experience for Undergraduates in Solid Earth Science)
Unavco Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
USIP (Undergraduate Student Internship Program)
Unavco Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Unavco Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Iris ($191K). Together the top 5 received $481K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 14 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $292K (2020) to $481K (2022). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $481K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iris Washington, DC | Support for the geodetic facility for the advancement of geoscience | $191,075 |
| 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 |
| Carleton College Northfiled, MN | Scientific & Educational Research | $33,038 |
| University of Colorado Boulder Denver, CO | Geodetic Research | $28,748 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $18,363,438 | $18,742,592 | $480,800 | 5 | $5,072 |
| 2021 | $4,232,042 | $17,060,795 | $16,464,966 | $334,342 | 5 | $126,056 |
| 2020 | $3,106,719 | $15,766,455 | $15,603,236 | $292,459 | 4 | $31,591 |
| 2019 | $3,166,528 | $16,093,419 | $15,985,762 | — | — | $42,091 |
About Unavco Inc
Based on IRS filings
Unavco Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Boulder, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $481K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Unavco Inc is led by Rebecca Bendick Kier, President on every filing since 2020; 10 of 19 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Rebecca Bendick Kier
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$218K (2020) → $282K (2022)
Ronni Grapenthin
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Mencin
Director Gds
Program Manager III → Interim Director Gds, 2020
Interim Director Gds → Director Gds, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$127K (2019) → $175K (2022)
Donna Charlevoix
Director Ece
Edu & Committee Eng Director → Director Ece, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$144K (2019) → $153K (2022)
Glen Mattioli
Director Geodetic Infrastructure
Geodetic Infrastructure Director → Director Geodetic Infrastructu, 2020
Director Geodetic Infrastructu → Director Geodetic Infrastructure, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$171K (2019) → $187K (2022)
Judy Donato
Interim Director of Business Affairs
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $143K (2022)
Tonie Van Dam
Board Director
At-Large Representative → Board Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roland Burgmann
Board Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Sheehan
Board Director
New on the 2022 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Crowell
Board Director
New on the 2022 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pippa Whitehouse
Board Director
New on the 2022 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Ertz
Senior Contracts & Permitting Manager
Program Manager III → Project Manager III, 2020
Project Manager III → Senior Contracts & Permitting Manager, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$125K (2019) → $138K (2022)
James Normandeau
Engineering Manager III
Program Manager III → Project Manager III, 2020
Project Manager III → Engineering Manager III, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$120K (2019) → $135K (2022)
Karl Feaux
Engineering Manager III
Program Manager III → Project Manager III, 2020
Project Manager III → Engineering Manager III, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$125K (2019) → $152K (2022)
Joseph Pettit
Engineering Manager III
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$127K (2021) → $137K (2022)
Daniel McNamara
Engineering Manager II
New on the 2022 filing
40 hrs/week
$154K (2022)
Adrian Borsa
Board Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gareth Funning
Board Secretary
Board Director → Board Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Stearns
Board Vice Chair
Board Director → Board Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Laura Wallace (2019–2021) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Terry Wilson (2019–2021) — Board Secretary
- Former: Bridget Smith-Konter (2021) — Board Director
- Former: Frederick Blume (2021) — Project Manager III
- Former: Steven Ettinger (2021) — Director of Business Affairs
- Former: Charles Meertens (2019–2020) — Inter. President
- Former: Ed Nissen (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: James Foster (2019–2020) — Institutional Representative
- Former: Lucy Flesch (2019–2020) — Chair
- Former: Stephen Ettinger (2019–2020) — Director of Business Affairs
- Former: Emma Hill (2020) — At-Large Representative
- Former: Andrea Donnellan (2019) — Vice Chair
- Former: John Labrecque (2019) — At-Large Representative
- Former: M. Meghan Miller (2019) — President Emeritus
- Former: Nancy Glenn (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $282K, to Rebecca Bendick Kier (President). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Unavco Inc
How much does Unavco Inc give each year?
Unavco Inc gave $481K across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $334K across 5 grants.
What is Unavco Inc's typical grant size?
Unavco Inc's median grant in 2022 was $113,157, and its average grant was $96,160, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Unavco Inc give grants?
Unavco Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Washington (24%) and Massachusetts (24%).
Does Unavco Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Unavco Inc's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Unavco Inc's largest grantees?
Unavco Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Iris ($191,075), Central Washington University ($114,782) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($113,157), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Unavco Inc?
Unavco Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Boulder, CO.
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 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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