Unlikely Collaborators Inc
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Key facts about Unlikely Collaborators Inc
- EIN
- 88-0928669
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,075,952
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- Average grant
- $115,363
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $151,139,374
- Primary geography
- California (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Who Unlikely Collaborators Inc funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Unlikely Collaborators Inc's 44 itemized 2024 grants were California (46%), Colorado (17%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants), San Francisco, CA (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Boulder, CO (2 grants). None of its 44 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Part Iv" (44 grants).
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
Share of all 44 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
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 | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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 recipients 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Storyville Center for the Spoken Word Inc DBA The Moth New York, NY | SEE PART IV | $621,784 |
| Naropa University Boulder, CO | SEE PART IV | $572,000 |
| KALW Public Media Inc San Francisco, CA | SEE PART IV | $560,500 |
| Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute San Francisco, CA | SEE PART IV | $333,334 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | SEE PART IV | $299,004 |
| End Well Foundation Healdsburg, CA | SEE PART IV | $154,000 |
| MASS Design Group Boston, MA | SEE PART IV | $150,000 |
| Dougy Center The National Grief Center for Children & Families Portland, OR | SEE PART IV | $136,500 |
| Fireside Project Inc San Francisco, CA | SEE PART IV | $136,357 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation Los Angeles, CA | SEE PART IV | $125,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2024 IRS 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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