United Charitable is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia. Founded in 2005, the organization operates as a public foundation that provides charitable infrastructure and support services to donors, families, businesses, financial advisors, and social entrepreneurs. United Charitable functions as an intermediary organization, helping individuals and organizations bring their philanthropic visions to life while minimizing administrative burdens and tax liability.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$186.8M
+1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.9M
-38.3% YoY
Grant Count
195
+8.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-43.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To grow and support each charitable journey by providing simple, customized vehicles that fulfill philanthropic endeavors.
Vision: To inspire and elevate generosity locally and abroad for generations to come.
United Charitable operates through two primary service models:
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): Helping donors and families simplify charitable giving while maximizing impact and tax benefits, working closely with wealth advisors and their clients.
Fiscally Sponsored Programs (FSPs): Supporting social entrepreneurs and program managers by streamlining nonprofit administration, aggregating information and educational resources, and allowing program managers to focus on their mission without establishing their own nonprofit entity.
The organization also serves businesses and corporations through Corporate Giving Programs, financial advisors through strategic giving solutions, and athletes through Athletes Charitable, a concierge membership program.
Grantmaking
United Charitable operates as a fiscal sponsor for charitable programs rather than a traditional grantmaker. The organization hosts fiscally sponsored programs that address various causes. One notable program is the Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, a global network dedicated to ending violations against children in armed conflicts and guaranteeing children their rights. The program works with local, national, and international non-governmental organizations to collect and disseminate information on violations against children in conflict zones to influence policy and program implementation.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Charitable operates nationally and internationally. The organization supports charitable work both domestically and abroad, with programs addressing global issues such as children's rights in armed conflicts and climate change.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenues: $19,695,149
- Total Expenses: $16,067,572
- Total Assets: $186,837,966
- Number of Employees: 32
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Revenues: $30.2 million
- Total Expenses: $21 million
- Total Assets: $184 million
- Total Liabilities: $933,000
Cumulative Impact: Since inception, United Charitable has received over $300 million in donations.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $186,837,966 | $184,418,980 | $183,385,890 |
| Revenue | $19,695,149 | $30,216,663 | $14,167,826 |
| Expenses | $16,067,572 | $21,004,377 | $42,479,240 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,135,428 | $8,345,395 | $-1,282,076 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
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 / Open
I Will Wait For You: The Rick Salmastrelli Scholarship
UNITED CHARITABLE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Inner City Wrestling Scholarship
UNITED CHARITABLE
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mitchell Thorp Foundation ($3,479,862), Regents of the University of Michigan ($419,800), Northwell Health Foundation ($250,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Julia Healey serves as Chief Executive Officer of United Charitable.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULIA HEALEY | CEO, SECRETARY OF BOARD | 40 | $214,928 |
| JOAN TOWNSEND | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| AEJAZ DAR | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| RYAN RAMIREZ | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MONICA GRAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DENNIS KELLY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RENUKA RACHA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RYAN MCNEIL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC AHN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JABARI BELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM VAUGHN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON LEE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STACY L SUMMITT | CONTROLLER | 40 | $129,516 |
| JOHN ISAAC LEETH | COMPLIANCE MANAGER | 40 | $101,462 |
| HANNIBAL NAVIES | ATHLETES CHARITABLE, VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $170,530 |
| JILL KUBIT | DEAR TOMORROW, PROGRAM MANAGER | 40 | $120,700 |
| EQEQUIEL HEFFES | WATCHLIST, PROGRAM MANAGER | 40 | $119,435 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does United Charitable fund?
**Mission:** To grow and support each charitable journey by providing simple, customized vehicles that fulfill philanthropic endeavors. **Vision:** To inspire and elevate generosity locally and abroad for generations to come. United Charitable operates through two primary service models: • **Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs):** Helping donors and families simplify charitable giving while maximizing impact and tax benefits, working closely with wealth advisors and their clients. • **Fiscally Sponsored …
How do I apply for a grant from United Charitable?
United Charitable operates as a fiscal sponsor for charitable programs rather than a traditional grantmaker. The organization hosts fiscally sponsored programs that address various causes. One notable program is the Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict, a global network dedicated to ending violations against children in armed conflicts and guaranteeing children their rights. The program works with local, national, and international non-governmental organizations to collect and disseminate i…
Where does United Charitable make grants?
United Charitable operates nationally and internationally. The organization supports charitable work both domestically and abroad, with programs addressing global issues such as children's rights in armed conflicts and climate change.
What size grants does United Charitable award?
In 2024, United Charitable awarded 195 grants totaling $7.9M — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Browse active grant opportunities in United Charitable's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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