Unkitawa
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.
Unkitawa at a glance
In short: Unkitawa gave $268K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $267,864
- +930.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,966
- +415.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,275
- Total assets
- $2,320,104
- -22.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (87% 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 Unkitawa
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Unkitawa
Who Unkitawa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Great Lakes Coalition LLC ($234K). Together the top 4 received $268K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $268K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $268K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 | $2,320,104 | $2,804,748 | $3,341,442 | $267,864 | 4 | $2,705 |
| 2023 | $2,974,870 | $3,803,700 | $3,994,302 | $26,000 | 2 | $795 |
| 2022 | $3,687,795 | $3,239,421 | $2,529,202 | $22,000 | 2 | $248 |
| 2021 | $2,689,083 | $3,912,982 | $1,602,217 | — | — | $80 |
| 2020 | $374,697 | $893,850 | $765,796 | — | — | $31 |
About Unkitawa
Based on IRS filings
Unkitawa is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Unkitawa is led by Edna Wyena, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edna Wyena
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$21K (2022) → $132K (2024)
Kyle Schierbeck
Chair
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Shepherd
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Green
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Biasca
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Luke
Co-Chair
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Ron Luke (2022–2023) — Co Chair
- Former: Bradly Smith (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Chloe Schierbeck (2020–2022) — Co Chair
- Former: Ixtli WhiteHawk (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Marne Schierbeck (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Brenda Frazier (2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Donalda Lyons (2022) — Operations Manager
- Former: George Farrell (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Patty Stonefish (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Mona Poor Thunder (2021) — Board Member
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 $132K, to Edna Wyena (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Unkitawa
How much does Unkitawa give each year?
Unkitawa gave $268K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $26K across 2 grants.
What is Unkitawa's typical grant size?
Unkitawa's median grant in 2024 was $13,275, and its average grant was $66,966, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Unkitawa give grants?
Unkitawa gives mostly in Michigan: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Dakota (8%).
Does Unkitawa give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Unkitawa's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Unkitawa?
Unkitawa reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is Unkitawa?
Unkitawa is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kent, WA. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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