Unite Here Action Fund
UNITE HERE ACTION FUND IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, INCLUDING BY ASSISTING HOSPITALITY WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND RACIAL JUSTICE IN WORKPLACES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND PROMOTING FULL PARTICIPATION IN CIVIC LIFE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.9M
-18.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+661.7% YoY
Grant Count
14
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$172K
+280.9% YoY
About Unite Here Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
Unite Here Action Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 14 grants totaling $2.4M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,893,169 | $5,991,276 | $4,308,404 |
| Revenue | $8,599,084 | $2,933,672 | $10,667,748 |
| Expenses | $9,697,191 | $1,250,800 | $6,739,940 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include For Our Future Action Fund ($1,000,000), Worker Power ($852,002), 21st Century Ilgwu Heritage Fund ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21ST CENTURY ILGWU HERITAGE FUND NEW YORK, NY | CONTRIBUTION | $200,000 |
| AMERICA VOTES INC WASHINGTON, DC | CONTRIBUTION | $60,000 |
| AMERICANS FOR RESPONSIBLE GROWTH WASHINGTON, DC | CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| DEMOCRACY ALLIANCE WASHINGTON, DC | CONTRIBUTION | $70,000 |
| DEMOCRATIC TREASURERS ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON, DC | CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
| EPI ACTION WASHINGTON, DC | CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
| FOR OUR FUTURE ACTION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | CONTRIBUTION | $1,000,000 |
| HEALTHY CALIFORNIA NOW SACRAMENTO, CA | CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| JOHN BURTON ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CONTRIBUTION | $20,000 |
| PROGRESSIVE STATE LEADERS COMMITTEE WASHINGTON, DC | CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWENDOLYN MILLS | DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| NIA WINSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIO YEDIDIA | DIRECTOR - UNTIL 3/12/2025 | 1 | — |
| SUSAN VALENTINE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTONY DUGDALE | DIRECTOR & TREASURER | 1 | — |
| PAOLA RODELAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Unite Here Action Fund?
As of 2025, Unite Here Action Fund holds $4.9M in total assets with $8.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $2.4M in 2025.
Where does Unite Here Action Fund operate?
Unite Here Action Fund has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Virginia.
What size grants does Unite Here Action Fund award?
In 2025, Unite Here Action Fund awarded 14 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $172K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Unite Here Action Fund's EIN?
Unite Here Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1613352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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