Unity Foundation
Unity Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Unity, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $238K in total assets.
Unity Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $238,316
- -54.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $76,353
- -56.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $390,459
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Unity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Unity Foundation gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2022) to $165K (2021). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Discovery Museum Waterville, ME | Capacity building | $25,000 |
| Avesta Housing Portland, ME | Capacity building | $15,000 |
| Local Media Foundation - BDN Lake City, MI | Environment reporter | $15,000 |
| Rural Aspirations Project Swanville, ME | Maine Civic Network | $10,000 |
| Points North Insitute Camden, ME | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Camden Conference Camden, ME | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
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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 | $238,316 | $76,353 | $390,459 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $528,911 | $177,085 | $355,709 | $85,000 | 6 | $24 |
| 2022 | $710,793 | $382,987 | $313,404 | $31,750 | 3 | $25 |
| 2021 | $672,521 | $156,789 | $459,452 | $165,400 | 5 | $29 |
| 2020 | $952,146 | $318,706 | $459,733 | $125,000 | 3 | $168,360 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Unity Foundation is led by Lawrence J Sterrs, CEO & Chairman of the Board since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence J Sterrs
CEO & Chairman of the Board
CEO & Chairman of the Board → CEO & Chairman, 2023
CEO & Chairman → CEO & Chairman of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$66K (2020) → $53K (2024)
Laura J Roming
Director, Research & Program Officer
Research & Program Officer → Program Officer, 2023
Program Officer → Director, Research & Program Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$66K (2022) → $82K (2024)
Donald A Foster
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald H Marden
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $82K, to Laura J Roming (Director/Research & Program Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Unity Foundation
How large is Unity Foundation?
Unity Foundation reported $238K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $76K.
What is Unity Foundation?
Unity Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Unity, ME. It holds $238K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Unity Foundation operate?
Unity Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan.
What is Unity Foundation's EIN?
Unity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0536785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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