UniversalGiving
Our mission is to connect people to quality giving and volunteer opportunities worldwide. UniversalGiving is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, whose vision is to create a world where giving and volunteering are a natural part of everyday life.
UniversalGiving at a glance
In short: UniversalGiving reported $661K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $661,133 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -13.9% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $6,469,070
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,370,816
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $158,822
- +80.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,186,841
- -13.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who UniversalGiving funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2022) to $768K (2023). In 2024 it reported $661K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Program support | $82,815 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis New York, NY | Program support | $14,300 |
| American Diabetes Association Arlington, VA | Program support | $8,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF New York, NY | Program Support | $5,395 |
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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 | $6,469,070 | $1,370,816 | $1,186,841 | $661,133 | Total only | $158,822 |
| 2023 | $5,510,643 | $1,625,647 | $1,371,604 | $767,942 | Total only | $88,140 |
| 2022 | $4,977,899 | $2,423,312 | $1,592,036 | $110,510 | 4 | $44,377 |
| 2021 | $4,152,122 | $2,126,538 | $1,878,480 | $623,365 | 6 | $69,024 |
| 2020 | $4,285,825 | $1,537,585 | $953,043 | $362,467 | Total only | $274,003 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About UniversalGiving
Based on IRS filings
UniversalGiving is a public charity, based in Menlo Park, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $661K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $159K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
UniversalGiving is led by Pamela Hawley, Founder & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pamela Hawley
Founder & CEO
On filings since 2020
70 hrs/week
$134K (2020) → $197K (2024)
Carole Klove
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Kibarian
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Letts
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Gilbert
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Samuelson
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randy Best
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Ryan
Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Goldberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Rehmus
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslye Obiora
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Olsen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cole Wilbur
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/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 $197K, to Pamela Hawley (Founder & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about UniversalGiving
How much does UniversalGiving give each year?
UniversalGiving reported $661K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $768K in grants paid.
How large is UniversalGiving?
UniversalGiving reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
Where does UniversalGiving operate?
UniversalGiving has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Mississippi, New York, Texas, Virginia.
What is UniversalGiving's EIN?
UniversalGiving's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1662480. 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 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work UniversalGiving funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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