Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc
The organization grants to organizations that engage in public education and research in support of lasting structural improvements to American democracy and other non-partisan democracy support measures. The organization's major program is the operation of its democracy support fund which makes grants to non-profit organizations that focus on democracy issues.
Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $201K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,007,000
- -33.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $201,400
- -19.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $187,000
- Total assets
- $54,146
- -94.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was States United Democracy Center Inc ($300K). Together the top 5 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 18 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2024) to $1.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| States United Democracy Center Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $300,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project Washington, DC | General Support | $300,000 |
| New Politics Leadership Academy Boston, MA | General Support | $187,000 |
| Voting Rights Lab Washington, DC | General Support | $120,000 |
| American Association of State Colleges Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,146 | $226,357 | $1,170,513 | $1,007,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $1,013,889 | $2,466,717 | $1,653,941 | $1,508,000 | 6 |
| 2022 | $180,459 | $2,076,146 | $1,898,989 | $1,875,000 | 7 |
About Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $54K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc is led by Harrison Miller, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harrison Miller
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Weaver
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Groves
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Thorndike
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Dan Markovitz (2022–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru aug 2024
- Former: Peter Dumanian (2022–2024) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru aug 2024
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 and Renew Educational Foundation Inc
How much does Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc give each year?
Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 6 grants.
What is Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $187,000, and its average grant was $201,400, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc give grants?
Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include States United Democracy Center Inc ($300,000), Protect Democracy Project ($300,000) and New Politics Leadership Academy ($187,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc?
Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc reported $54K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $226K.
What is Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc?
Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $54K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc's EIN?
Unite and Renew Educational Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1417978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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