Unite Here
Unite Here is a labor union based in New York, New York, that represents 300,000 working people across the United States and Canada. Its members work in hotels, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation, and airport industries.
Unite Here at a glance
In short: Unite Here gave $19.8M across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $359K), mostly in District of Columbia. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,767,105
- +68.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $359,402
- +50.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $210,710,083
- -11.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (17 of 54, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (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 Here
- Contact
Mailing address: 275 Seventh Avenue 16 Flr, New York, NY 10001-6708
Phone: (212) 265-7000
Website: https://unitehere.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Unite Here funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Unite Here Pac ($10.6M). Together the top 10 received $17.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
219 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 219 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Unite Here represents workers throughout the United States and Canada. In 2024, the largest shares of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, D.C. (56%), California (17%), and New York (12%); smaller reported shares went to Hawaii (3%) and Massachusetts (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Unite Here open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 54 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $47K; repeat grants $513K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $99K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11.7M (2023) to $54.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $19.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unite Here Pac Washington, DC | General Support | $10,600,000 |
| Local 023-Unite Here New York, NY | General Support | $1,621,183 |
| Local 002-San Francisco CA San Francisco, CA | General Support | $1,069,018 |
| Local 011-Los Angelesorange County CA and Arizona Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $899,965 |
| Local 049-Sacramento CA Sacramento, CA | General Support | $645,397 |
| Local 005-Honolulu HI Honolulu, HI | General Support | $533,572 |
| Unite Here Tip State & Local Fund New York, NY | General Support | $500,000 |
| Local 025-Washington DC Washington, DC | General Support | $488,710 |
| Local 017-Minneapolis-St Paul MN Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $394,499 |
| Yes on Measure RW - Worker Power Long Beach Sponsored by Unite Here Local 1 Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $300,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,710,083 | $97,542,707 | $127,156,400 | $19,767,105 | 55 | $4,962,500 |
| 2023 | $238,080,427 | $93,121,855 | $105,495,846 | $11,701,332 | 49 | $4,848,339 |
| 2022 | $247,832,163 | $92,146,618 | $100,622,974 | $19,086,489 | 38 | $4,466,133 |
| 2021 | $279,468,324 | $95,510,033 | $133,461,643 | $21,827,087 | 35 | $24,178,978 |
| 2020 | $301,937,983 | $76,771,768 | $134,717,265 | $54,202,236 | 42 | $11,138,515 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Unite Here’s stated mission is “to protect the rights of working people throughout the U.S. & Canada.” Its programs include helping members and local affiliates bargain for better wages, benefits, workplace safety, and worker rights; building workplace power and enforcing collective bargaining agreements; and organizing workers to expand access to higher standards. It also conducts governance and administrative work and develops political programs that train workers through worker-led campaigns.
In 2024, the union supported CASA Inc., whose stated mission is to build power and improve quality of life in working-class Black, Latino/a/e, Afro-descendent, Indigenous, and immigrant communities. Other grantees included Better Jobs for Alaska Inc., which says it works to increase Alaska’s minimum wage, provide paid sick leave, and protect workers’ constitutional rights; Capital & Main, which says it produces investigative reporting and analysis on public-interest issues; and the National Partnership for New Americans, which says it advances an immigrant equity and inclusion agenda.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Unite Here reported 55 grants totaling $19,767,105. Awards ranged from $5,150 to $10,600,000, with a median grant of $50,000. The largest reported grants included $10,600,000 to Unite Here PAC for general support, $1,621,183 to Local 023–Unite Here for general support, and $1,069,018 to Local 002–San Francisco for general support. Other grants included $50,000 to CASA Inc., $50,000 to Better Jobs for Alaska Inc., $30,000 to Capital & Main, and $25,000 to the National Partnership for New Americans.
The union also sponsors federal and state and local political action committees. Its 2024 filing reports a transfer of $2,475,626 to the Unite Here TIP State and Local Fund under a constitutionally required allocation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gwendolyn Mills as secretary-treasurer/president as of March 2024 and Nia Winston as general vice president/secretary-treasurer as of June 2024. It also lists Enrique Fernandez as vice president for immigration, civil rights, and diversity; Susan M. Minato, Karen Kent, Marlene Patrick-Cooper, and Jeremy Haicken as executive vice presidents; and Rich Maroko as recording secretary. Donald R. Taylor is listed as president through March 2024, and Philip J. Daugherty as executive vice president through June 2024.
Unite Here is led by Donald R. Taylor, President on every filing since 2020; 21 of 31 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald R. Taylor
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$246K (2020) → $283K (2024)
Gwendolyn Mills
Secr-Treas & President
Secretary-Treasurer → Secr-Treas & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$128K (2020) → $203K (2024)
Kevin Kline
Division Director
International Vice President → Division Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $155K (2024)
Kurt P. Petersen
Organizing Director
International Vice President → Organizing Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $152K (2024)
Anand Singh
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$108K (2024)
Brigette Browning
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$71K (2020) → $0 (2024)
C. Robert McDevitt
Former Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President → Executive Vice President & Pension Specialist, 2023
Executive Vice President & Pension Specialist → Former Executive Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $128K (2024)
Carlos Aramayo
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Enrique Fernandez
Vice President Immig, Civil Rights & Diversity
Vice President Immig, Civil Rights & Div. → Vice President Immig, Civil Rights & Diversity, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $159K (2024)
Guled Warsame
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President → Canadian Director, 2022
Canadian Director → Executive Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$28K (2022) → $71K (2024)
Jeremy Haicken
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $98K (2024)
Karen Kent
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $127K (2024)
Marlene Patrick-Cooper
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $111K (2024)
Nia Winston
General Vice President & Secr-Treas
Executive Vice President → General Vice President, 2022
General Vice President → General Vice President & Secr-Treas, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $87K (2024)
Philip J. Daugherty
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $172K (2024)
Rich Maroko
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Susan M. Minato
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $155K (2024)
Marita V. Katalbas
Department Diretor
Department Director → Department Diretor, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$128K (2021) → $143K (2024)
Scott Cooper
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$130K (2021) → $143K (2024)
Paul Schwalb
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$140K (2022) → $155K (2024)
Theodore K. Pappageorge
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$30K (2022) → $30K (2024)
Diana S. Maldonado
Deputy Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$177K (2023) → $139K (2024)
Wendi A. Walsh
Executive Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024)
Eric Gill
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Maldonado
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Pepicelli
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert Amire
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Decaprio
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cade Watanabe
Executive Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christa Sarrack
Executive Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Tapia
Executive Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Ian Robb (2020–2023) — Former Canadian Director
- Former: Janice Loux (2020–2023) — Former Executive Vice President
- Former: Jo Marie Agriesti (2020–2023) — Former General Vice President
- Former: Rajendra K. Valluru (2020–2023) — Director Database Eng'g & Development
- Former: Geoconda Arguello Kline (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President
- Former: John Boardman (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Philip Depalma (2021) — Accounting Supervisor
- Former: Brian Lang (2020) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Martin Leary (2020) — International Vice President
- Former: Peter Ward (2020) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Tim Barnes (2020) — International Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $283K, to Donald R Taylor (President (Thru 03/24)). 21 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Unite Here
How much does Unite Here give each year?
Unite Here gave $19.8M across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $11.7M across 49 grants.
What is Unite Here's typical grant size?
Unite Here's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $359,402, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Unite Here that year got $47K on average.
Where does Unite Here give grants?
Unite Here gives mostly in District of Columbia: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (17%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and New Haven, CT (4 grants).
Does Unite Here give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Unite Here's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (55 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Unite Here's largest grantees?
Unite Here's largest 2024 grantees include Unite Here Pac ($10,600,000), Local 023-Unite Here ($1,621,183) and Local 002-San Francisco CA ($1,069,018), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Unite Here?
Unite Here reported $210.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $97.5M.
What does Unite Here fund?
Unite Here’s stated mission is “to protect the rights of working people throughout the U.S. & Canada.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Unite Here?
Unite Here has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitehere.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Unite Here's EIN?
Unite Here's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3819434. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 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 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Unite Here funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/unite-here-morg_60368c64488940e2813b9603434a0b7d
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