United Charitable
United Charitable is a public charity based in Ashburn, Virginia. It offers donor-advised funds for people who want to give and fiscal sponsorship for people who want to operate charitable programs. Its website describes its role as providing the accounting, compliance, and administrative support behind those services.
United Charitable at a glance
In short: United Charitable gave $7.9M across 195 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in California. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,888,553
- -38.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 195
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,454
- -43.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $186,837,966
- +1.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (79 of 195, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Charitable
- How to Apply
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For fiscal sponsorship, submit an inquiry describing the charitable idea and project; only qualified programs are invited to complete a full application. The website also describes help for sponsored projects pursuing private, local, state, and federal grants.
- Contact
Mailing address: 44921 George Washington Blvd 230, Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: (571) 620-3000
Website: https://unitedcharitable.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from United Charitable
HELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program)
United Charitable
Amount
Up to $2,500 (varies by category)
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
I Will Wait For You: The Rick Salmastrelli Scholarship
United Charitable
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Inner City Wrestling Scholarship
United Charitable
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who United Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mitchell Thorp Foundation ($3.5M). Together the top 10 received $5.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
832 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 761 grants of 832 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Charitable’s website says its sponsored programs may have local, national, or global focus. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (51%), Michigan (11%), New York (8%), Virginia (5%), and Florida (5%). Its filing also describes international grant procedures for nongovernmental organizations outside the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 195 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Charitable open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 79 of 195 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
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 $2.8M (2020) to $12.8M (2023). In 2024 it made 195 grants totaling $7.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Thorp Foundation Carlsbad, CA | Transfer to Other 501C3 | $3,479,862 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | To Further Balanced and Responsible Journalism | $419,800 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | Teenok Heart Foundation Pediatric Cardiology Imaging Fellowship Endowment | $250,000 |
| The Gifford Florida Youth Orchestra Incorporated Vero Beach, FL | 4Q 24- Office Rent and Support Services | $225,413 |
| Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism Inc New York, NY | Donation from Fair | $182,566 |
| Chabad of Bakersfield Inc Bakersfield, CA | Legacy Gift | $180,000 |
| National Legal Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Conference Expenses | $100,500 |
| Vienna Presbyterian Church Vienna, VA | Wright Family Support of Church | $100,008 |
| University of Miami Miami, FL | Level up Endowed Scholarship | $100,000 |
| Mercy Church Charlotte, NC | Christmas Missions Offering | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization identifies itself as a 501(c)(3) and publishes audited financials and IRS filings.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $186,837,966 | $19,695,149 | $16,067,572 | $7,888,553 | 195 | $2,135,428 |
| 2023 | $184,418,980 | $30,216,663 | $21,004,377 | $12,787,886 | 179 | $8,345,395 |
| 2022 | $183,385,890 | $14,167,826 | $42,479,240 | $3,575,279 | 156 | $-1,282,076 |
| 2021 | $209,799,923 | $22,185,205 | $11,053,022 | $4,738,594 | 152 | $3,020,808 |
| 2020 | $198,547,791 | $15,667,637 | $6,704,474 | $2,834,597 | 150 | $6,903,907 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
United Charitable’s mission, as stated in its filing, is to support charitable journeys through donor-advised funds and fiscally sponsored programs. Its website describes its broader mission as empowering charitable journeys with accessible, tailored solutions.
Its 2024 filing describes a diverse range of sponsored work. For example, Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict works to protect children’s rights and security in conflict zones. DearTomorrow uses personal stories about climate change to encourage action; the filing describes specific DearTomorrow accounts supporting the Climate-Parent Fellowship and the core work of Our Kids’ Climate.
Grantees’ own descriptions also illustrate the variety of organizations receiving support. The Mitchell Thorp Foundation says it assists families with children who have life-threatening diseases and disorders. The an individual recipient Youth Orchestra says it provides arts education and training for youth, with a focus on stringed instruments. Mobilize Love describes using outreach trucks to provide mobile after-school programs and services to children and families in under-resourced communities. These are recipient organizations’ missions, not statements of United Charitable’s own program activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, United Charitable reported 195 grants totaling $7,888,553. The median grant was $10,500; grants ranged from $5,100 to $3,479,862. The largest listed grant was $3,479,862 to the Mitchell Thorp Foundation, with the purpose stated as “transfer to other 501c3.” Other large grants included $419,800 to the Regents of the University of Michigan for balanced and responsible journalism; $250,000 to Northwell Health Foundation for a pediatric cardiology imaging fellowship endowment; and $225,413 to the an individual recipient Youth Orchestra for office rent and support services.
Additional listed grants included $182,566 to the Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism, $180,000 to Chabad of Bakersfield, and $100,500 to the National Legal Foundation. The filing also lists grants to Vienna Presbyterian Church, the University of Miami, Mercy Church, Mobilize Love, and the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association.
The organization’s website describes fiscal sponsorship as a route for charitable programs to operate under its 501(c)(3) status. Applicants first submit an inquiry; United Charitable says it invites qualified programs to complete a full application. Approved projects receive financial oversight and administrative support, including accounting, recordkeeping, and compliance assistance. Its filing describes grant-review requirements that vary by recipient type, including verification of public-charity status for recognized U.S. public charities and preapproval and review of planned use of funds for international nongovernmental organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julia Healey as CEO and Secretary of the Board, Joan Townsend as Chairman, Aejaz Dar as Treasurer, and Ryan Ramirez as Vice Chair. It also lists Monica Gray, Dennis Kelly, Renuka Racha, Ryan McNeil, Eric Ahn, and Jabari Bell as directors. The organization’s website identifies Healey as President and CEO.
United Charitable is led by Julia Healey, CEO & Secretary of Board on every filing since 2020; 6 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia Healey
CEO & Secretary of Board
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $215K (2024)
Joan Townsend
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Kelly
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renuka Racha
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Gray
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan McNeil
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Ahn
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jabari Bell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Lee
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Vaughn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy L. Summitt
Controller
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $130K (2024)
Hannibal Navies
Athletes Charitable & Vice President of Development
Vice President - Athletes Charitable → Athletes Charitable & Vice President of Development, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$154K (2022) → $171K (2024)
Eqequiel Heffes
Watchlist & Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Jill Kubit
Dear Tomorrow & Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2024)
John Isaac Leeth
Compliance Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
Aejaz Dar
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Ramirez
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Julian Martinez (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Matteo Sabattini (2020–2022) — Treasurer · Filing note: Thru sept
- Former: Robert Evans (2022) — Fair - Director
- Former: Blaque Lyn Haston (2020–2021) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Bruce McClintock (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Geoff Brown (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Emily High Daniels (2020) — Director
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 $215K, to Julia Healey (CEO, Secretary of Board). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Charitable
How much does United Charitable give each year?
United Charitable gave $7.9M across 195 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12.8M across 179 grants.
What is United Charitable's typical grant size?
United Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $10,500, and its average grant was $40,454, across 195 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Charitable that year got $19K on average.
Where does United Charitable give grants?
United Charitable gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (11%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (12 grants), Ann Arbor, MI (8 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Plymouth, MI (5 grants).
Does United Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of United Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 195) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Religion Related, Spiritual Development" (5 grants).
Who are United Charitable's largest grantees?
United Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Mitchell Thorp Foundation ($3,479,862), Regents of the University of Michigan ($419,800) and Northwell Health Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Charitable?
United Charitable reported $186.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $19.7M.
What does United Charitable fund?
United Charitable’s mission, as stated in its filing, is to support charitable journeys through donor-advised funds and fiscally sponsored programs. Its website describes its broader mission as empowering charitable journeys with accessible, tailored solutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Charitable?
For fiscal sponsorship, submit an inquiry describing the charitable idea and project; only qualified programs are invited to complete a full application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Charitable's EIN?
United Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4286082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 12, 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 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 September 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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