United We Dream Network Inc
United We Dream Network Inc is a public charity based in Washington, DC. Its stated mission is to advance dignity and humanity for young people in the United States, including young people from immigrant communities, by empowering and organizing members and developing their leadership.
United We Dream Network Inc at a glance
In short: United We Dream Network Inc gave $1.6M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,557,472
- +724.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +483.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,499
- +41.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $36,727,381
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United We Dream Network Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1775 I Street Nw 1150, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 702-5239
Website: https://unitedwedream.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United We Dream Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Immigrants Rising ($332K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 59 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. New York accounted for 42% of grant dollars, California 28%, Arizona 5%, Illinois 4%, and Washington, DC 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United We Dream Network Inc gives
- Giving grew 381% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $1.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Immigrants Rising San Francisco, CA | Project Support | $331,500 |
| Center for Popular Democracy Inc Brooklyn, NY | Project Support | $311,000 |
| Make the Road New York Brooklyn, NY | Project Support | $184,034 |
| Make the Road States Inc Brooklyn, NY | Project Support | $81,000 |
| Americas Voice Education Fund Washington, DC | Project Support | $54,338 |
| Arizona Dream Act Coalition Phoenix, AZ | Project Support | $45,000 |
| CASA Inc Hyattsville, MD | Project Support | $45,000 |
| Arizona Center for Empowerment Phoenix, AZ | Project Support | $40,000 |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles, CA | Project Support | $33,000 |
| Center for Civic Policy Albuquerque, NM | Project Support | $30,000 |
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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 | $36,727,381 | $8,938,399 | $12,980,971 | $1,557,472 | 35 | $473,356 |
| 2023 | $40,562,879 | $22,353,547 | $10,398,578 | $189,000 | 6 | $190,043 |
| 2022 | $28,792,678 | $13,132,001 | $10,174,040 | $187,000 | 4 | $10,955 |
| 2021 | $25,477,798 | $17,667,930 | $9,310,853 | $324,000 | 7 | — |
| 2020 | $17,035,860 | $12,719,242 | $8,031,054 | $99,900 | 7 | $10,760 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
United We Dream Network’s stated mission is to achieve dignity and humanity for young people in the United States, including those from immigrant communities, through member empowerment, organizing, and leadership development. Its 2024 program descriptions cover communications and program support; community organizing and training; advocacy for policy changes; and efforts to change public narratives about immigrants, refugees, and immigration.
Its 2024 grants included project support for organizations working on immigrant and working-class community power, youth leadership, civic engagement, and immigration policy. For example, the Center for Popular Democracy describes its mission as building a representative, multiracial government and society; Make the Road New York says it builds the power of immigrant and working-class communities; and the Arizona Dream Act Coalition describes work to develop Arizona leaders, promote civic engagement, and improve immigrant youths’ access to higher education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 35 grants totaling $1,557,472. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $331,500, with a median of $20,000. The listed grants were for project support.
The largest awards included $331,500 to Immigrants Rising, $311,000 to the Center for Popular Democracy, and $184,034 to Make the Road New York. Other notable grants included $81,000 to Make the Road States, $54,338 to America’s Voice Education Fund, and $45,000 each to the Arizona Dream Act Coalition and CASA Inc in Hyattsville, Maryland.
For grants to nonprofit organizations, the organization says it uses a memorandum of understanding specifying the award amount and grant purpose, and restricting funds to eligible charitable and educational purposes. A complementary budget may be included. Recipients are required to provide written or oral reports, including financial reporting.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Alejandra Gomez and Simon Guzman, co-chairs; Austin Thompson, co-chair from late August; Kaitlin Koga, treasurer; and Samuel Nemir Olivares Bonilla, secretary. The listed board members are Ariadna Mondragon, Gregory Cendana, Michelle Murguia, Tania Chavez, and Keron Blair. Simon Guzman’s co-chair service was listed as ending in mid-March.
United We Dream Network Inc is led by Greisa Martinez Rosas, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 7 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greisa Martinez Rosas
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
37 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $205K (2024)
Geehyun Sussan Lee
Managing Director & CFO
Co-Chair → Managing Director, 2022
Managing Director → Managing Director & CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $155K (2024)
Juanita Monsalve
Senior Marketing & Creative Director
Senior Marketing & Creative Director → Senior Marketing & Creativ, 2023
Senior Marketing & Creativ → Senior Marketing & Creative Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$116K (2021) → $151K (2024)
Holiday Burke
Senior Director of Operations
Senior Director of Operations → Senior Director of Operati, 2023
Senior Director of Operati → Senior Director of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $149K (2024)
Astrid Johnson
Director of Talent
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$121K (2023) → $127K (2024)
Bruna Bouhid
Senior Political Director
On filings since 2023
36 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $123K (2024)
Joshua Meach
Controller
New on the 2024 filing
39 hrs/week
$117K (2024)
Austin Thompson
Co-Chair
Board Member → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Cendana
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keron Blair
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaitlin Koga
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Simon Guzman
Co-Chair
Vice Chair → Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alejandra Gomez
Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Matos
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Nemir Olivares Bonilla
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tania Chavez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ariadna Mondragon
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Murguia
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Karla Perez Quetzalli (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Stephanie Park (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Claudia Torrico Quinonez (2023) — Membership & Organizing Co-Director
- Former: Alex Gomez (2020–2022) — Co-Chair
- Former: Angelica Villalobos (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Roksana Mun (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Victor Ravago (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Walter A. Barrientos Perez (2021–2022) — National Organizing Director
- Former: Diana Valdiva (2020–2021) — Co-Chair
- Former: Katherine Griffith-Boswell (2020–2021) — COO & CFO
- Former: Kai Guzman (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cristina Jimenez Moreta (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Ji Won Stephanie Park (2020) — Vice Chair
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 $205K, to Greisa Martinez Rosas (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United We Dream Network Inc
How much does United We Dream Network Inc give each year?
United We Dream Network Inc gave $1.6M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $189K across 6 grants.
What is United We Dream Network Inc's typical grant size?
United We Dream Network Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $44,499, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does United We Dream Network Inc give grants?
United We Dream Network Inc's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (28%) and Arizona (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants), Phoenix, AZ (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does United We Dream Network Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on United We Dream Network Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Project Support" (35 grants).
Who are United We Dream Network Inc's largest grantees?
United We Dream Network Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Immigrants Rising ($331,500), Center for Popular Democracy Inc ($311,000) and Make the Road New York ($184,034), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United We Dream Network Inc?
United We Dream Network Inc reported $36.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.9M.
What does United We Dream Network Inc fund?
United We Dream Network’s stated mission is to achieve dignity and humanity for young people in the United States, including those from immigrant communities, through member empowerment, organizing, and leadership development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United We Dream Network Inc?
United We Dream Network Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedwedream.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United We Dream Network Inc's EIN?
United We Dream Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2216565. 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 15, 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 October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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