Unlock Aid Coalition
A coalition of organizations driving changes to make the U.S. approach to solving global challenges more results oriented, transparent, sustainable, and pro-innovation.
Unlock Aid Coalition at a glance
In short: Unlock Aid Coalition gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $272,069
- -36.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% 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 Unlock Aid Coalition
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Unlock Aid Coalition
Who Unlock Aid Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foreign Policy for America Foundation ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Policy for America Foundation Washington, DC | Sponsorship of Event | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $272,069 | $854,000 | $1,006,414 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $428,161 | $1,209,286 | $1,374,464 | — | — |
| 2022 | $552,665 | $1,267,975 | $847,135 | — | — |
| 2021 | $147,933 | $180,490 | $32,557 | — | — |
About Unlock Aid Coalition
Based on IRS filings
Unlock Aid Coalition is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $272K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Unlock Aid Coalition is led by Walter Kerr, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Walter Kerr
Executive Director
Director → Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director, 2023
Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$180K (2022) → $201K (2024)
Miki Sofer
President
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Arch
Deputy Executive Director
Co-Executive Director → Deputy Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$178K (2023) → $201K (2024)
Steffen Tengesdal
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer & Secretary → President Secretary Treasurer, 2022
President Secretary Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krishna Jafa
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Chris Watson (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eugene Boadu (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Persaud (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shamit Shah (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sid Chakravarty (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Colin Christensen (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sara Pacque Margolis (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tanvi Pandit-Rajani (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Connor (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Caitlin Burton (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Drew Arenth (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Maura Daley (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sara Pacque-Margolis (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Adebusoye Anifalaje (2021) — Director
- Former: Macon Phillips (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $201K, to Walter Kerr (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Unlock Aid Coalition
How much does Unlock Aid Coalition give each year?
Unlock Aid Coalition gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Unlock Aid Coalition?
Unlock Aid Coalition reported $272K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $854K.
What is Unlock Aid Coalition?
Unlock Aid Coalition is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $272K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Unlock Aid Coalition operate?
Unlock Aid Coalition has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Unlock Aid Coalition's EIN?
Unlock Aid Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2686920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Unlock Aid Coalition funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/unlock-aid-coalition-morg_d1dd85d4a12541f88349a8876efc5fc8
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