Unlikely Collaborators Inc
Using the perception box lens and framework UCI helps people untangle the stories holding them back through experiences, storytelling, impact, science and investments.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$151.1M
+50.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.1M
+305.9% YoY
Grant Count
44
+528.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$115K
-35.4% YoY
About Unlikely Collaborators Inc
Based on IRS filings
Unlikely Collaborators Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $151.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 44 grants totaling $5.1M. Net investment income was $4.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $151,139,374 | $100,380,366 | $49,601,953 |
| Revenue | $62,099,498 | $55,798,381 | $50,000,000 |
| Expenses | $11,606,562 | $5,139,507 | $398,047 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,244,711 | $798,381 | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Storyville Center for the Spoken Word Inc DBA The Moth ($621,784), Naropa University ($572,000), KALW Public Media Inc ($560,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dear Jack Foundation Littleton, CO | SEE PART IV | $74,000 |
| Garrison Institute Garrison, NY | SEE PART IV | $75,000 |
| Mindfulness First Scottsdale, AZ | SEE PART IV | $109,353 |
| Motus Theater Boulder, CO | SEE PART IV | $50,000 |
| Magik Magik Orchestra Sausalito, CA | SEE PART IV | $31,750 |
| MASS Design Group Boston, MA | SEE PART IV | $150,000 |
| Naropa University Boulder, CO | SEE PART IV | $572,000 |
| New Directions for Women Costa Mesa, CA | SEE PART IV | $23,500 |
| Open Source Wellness El Cerrito, CA | SEE PART IV | $100,000 |
| Walker West Music Academy Saint Paul, MN | SEE PART IV | $40,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA GREGORIAN | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 20 | — |
| ZACH GOREN | DIRECTOR/TREASURER/SECRETARY | 20 | — |
| ELIZABETH R KOCH | DIRECTOR/CHAIR | 20 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unlikely Collaborators Inc?
Unlikely Collaborators Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA. It holds $151.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Unlikely Collaborators Inc?
As of 2024, Unlikely Collaborators Inc holds $151.1M in total assets with $62.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 44 grants totaling $5.1M in 2024.
Where does Unlikely Collaborators Inc operate?
Unlikely Collaborators Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Unlikely Collaborators Inc award?
In 2024, Unlikely Collaborators Inc awarded 44 grants totaling $5.1M — an average of about $115K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Unlikely Collaborators Inc's EIN?
Unlikely Collaborators Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0928669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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