UNKITAWA IS A GROUP OF DEDICATED, RESULTS-ORIENTED PEOPLE WHO HAVE COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS THAT PROTECT AND HEAL THE EARTH FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
-22.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$268K
+930.2% YoY
Grant Count
4
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
+415.1% YoY
About Unkitawa
Based on IRS filings
Unkitawa is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in KENT, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $268K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,320,104 | $2,974,870 | $3,687,795 |
| Revenue | $2,804,748 | $3,803,700 | $3,239,421 |
| Expenses | $3,341,442 | $3,994,302 | $2,529,202 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,705 | $795 | $248 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Unkitawa
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Great Lakes Coalition Llc ($233,890), Native American Helping Hand ($15,000), Becu ($11,550).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GREAT LAKES COALITION LLC NEW BUFFALO, MI | WITHDRAWAL OUTGOING WIRE TRANSFER | $233,890 |
| NATIVE AMERICAN HELPING HAND EAGLE BUTTE, SD | MINI GRANT TO NATIVE AMERICAN HELPING HAND FOR HOUSING REPAIR PROJECTS FOR ELDERS ON CHEYENNE RIVER. | $15,000 |
| BECU TUKWILA, WA | PURCHASE OF GIFT CARDS FOR ELDERS ON RESERVATION | $11,550 |
| RAPID TRAILER SALES ELDER, SD | GIFTED TRAILER | $7,424 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDNA WYENA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $132,170 |
| KYLE SCHIERBECK | CHAIR | 12 | — |
| RONALD LUKE | CO-CHAIR | 5 | — |
| TAMMY GREEN | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| DAWN SHEPHERD | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| SAMANTHA BIASCA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unkitawa?
Unkitawa is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in KENT, WA. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Unkitawa?
As of 2024, Unkitawa holds $2.3M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $268K in 2024.
Where does Unkitawa operate?
Unkitawa has awarded grants in Georgia, Michigan, South Dakota, Washington.
What size grants does Unkitawa award?
In 2024, Unkitawa awarded 4 grants totaling $268K — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Unkitawa's EIN?
Unkitawa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2398323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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