Unite America Inc
Unite America Inc is a public charity based in Denver, Colorado. Formed in 2017, it is a social welfare organization dedicated to advancing nonpartisan reforms that support a functional and representative government.
Unite America Inc at a glance
In short: Unite America Inc gave $17.3M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $640K), mostly in Nevada. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,277,916
- +816.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +68.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $639,923
- +443.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $7,024,003
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (19 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Unite America Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1550 Larimer St Box 258, Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (720) 592-0843
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Unite America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vote Yes on 3 Inc ($9.6M). Together the top 10 received $16.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 71 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states and Washington, DC. By share of grant dollars, Nevada received 56%, Colorado 26%, and Washington, DC 7%; Arizona and Massachusetts each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Unite America Inc open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 27 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $847K; repeat grants $148K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $118K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2021) to $17.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $17.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vote Yes on 3 Inc Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $9,620,000 |
| Colorado Voters First Denver, CO | Contribution | $4,420,000 |
| Make All Votes Count DC Washington, DC | Contribution | $553,000 |
| Keep Country First Policy Action Inc Washington, DC | Grant funds provided for election administrator identification & training, resources & partnerships, and national identification & education program | $300,000 |
| Eternal Vigilance Action Inc Holly Springs, GA | Grant funds provided for lobbyists and advocacy efforts for rcv policy | $275,000 |
| Fairvote Action Fund Takoma Park, MD | Grant funds provided for national infrastructure for state campaigns, to educate & engage key policymakers, and to expand & empower partisan allies | $260,866 |
| Ballot Pa Action Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Make Elections Fair Pac Phoenix, AZ | Contribution | $250,000 |
| Partners in Democracy Cambridge, MA | Grant funds provided to develop & scale learning communities | $250,000 |
| American Policy Ventures Action Inc Washington, DC | Grant funds provided for American results center (ARC) launch, polling & message testing, and constituent education | $175,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Unite America states that it delegates almost all management responsibilities, including staffing, to Polestar, Inc. Under a contractual agreement, it pays for and receives strategic consulting, development, organizational management, and staffing services from Polestar.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,024,003 | $24,038,500 | $23,785,036 | $17,277,916 | 27 | $12,167 |
| 2023 | $6,954,318 | $9,524,665 | $5,073,624 | $1,884,700 | 16 | $-7,877 |
| 2022 | $2,354,833 | $6,147,595 | $5,607,165 | $1,782,833 | 20 | $2,481 |
| 2021 | $1,852,932 | $5,836,987 | $4,504,592 | $1,760,000 | 8 | — |
| 2020 | $529,009 | $2,537,395 | $2,182,449 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Unite America’s mission is to advance nonpartisan reforms that support a functional and representative government. It says it supports systemic, nonpartisan electoral reforms to promote the common good and general welfare.
Its programmatic grantmaking follows diligence and supports programs that strengthen nonpartisan organizations working to address political polarization. The organization also researches electoral reforms and related advocacy campaigns; educates the public through earned media and digital content; and coordinates with nonpartisan organizations through strategic consulting, amplification, collaboration, and shared infrastructure.
2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. For example, Partners in Democracy describes its mission as driving state-level democracy renovation, including citizens’ rights to vote, run for office, and shape their communities. SAM Advocacy Fund describes itself as a citizens-based education and electoral-reform advocacy organization focused on Connecticut. Oklahoma United for Progress says it aims to improve civic engagement through nonpartisan voter support and systemic reforms. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not Unite America’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Unite America reported 27 grants totaling $17,277,916. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $9,620,000, with a median grant of $100,000.
The largest grants included $9,620,000 to Vote Yes on 3 Inc and $4,420,000 to Colorado Voters First, both recorded as contributions. Other notable grants included $553,000 to Make All Votes Count DC; $300,000 to Keep Country First Policy Action Inc; $275,000 to Eternal Vigilance Action Inc; $260,866 to FairVote Action Fund; and $250,000 each to Ballot PA Action, Make Elections Fair PAC, and Partners in Democracy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Marc Merrill, chair as of December 2024; Randy Peeler, vice chair as of December 2024; Amber Hatch, treasurer; Chelsea Nunnenkamp, secretary; and Nick Troiano, executive director. Kathryn Murdoch was listed as chair through November 2024, Kent Thiry as vice chair through November 2024, and Shawn Riegsecker and Gregg Sherrill as directors through November 2024.
Unite America Inc is led by Nick Troiano, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nick Troiano
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Murdoch
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Merrill
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Riegsecker
Director
Chairman → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Sherrill
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kent Thiry
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Hatch
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Nunnenkamp
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Peeler
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ben Goldhirsh (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Katherine Gehl (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Thru 82021
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 Unite America Inc
How much does Unite America Inc give each year?
Unite America Inc gave $17.3M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.9M across 16 grants.
What is Unite America Inc's typical grant size?
Unite America Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $639,923, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Unite America Inc that year got $847K on average.
Where does Unite America Inc give grants?
Unite America Inc gives mostly in Nevada: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (26%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does Unite America Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of Unite America Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (5 grants).
Who are Unite America Inc's largest grantees?
Unite America Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Vote Yes on 3 Inc ($9,620,000), Colorado Voters First ($4,420,000) and Make All Votes Count DC ($553,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Unite America Inc?
Unite America Inc reported $7.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $24.0M.
What does Unite America Inc fund?
Unite America’s mission is to advance nonpartisan reforms that support a functional and representative government. It says it supports systemic, nonpartisan electoral reforms to promote the common good and general welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Unite America Inc?
Unite America Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Unite America Inc's EIN?
Unite America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1106814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Unite America Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/unite-america-inc-morg_87cd9657333347149e1278fcf3d1781b
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