TO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO AS THE SOURCE OF INNOVATION MANAGEMENT, PATENT PROSECUTION, AND LICENSING OF TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPED AT THE UNIVERSITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.9M
+48.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$50K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$50K
About Unm Rainforest Innovations
Based on IRS filings
Unm Rainforest Innovations is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $414K.
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 | $21,940,290 | $14,736,638 | $18,724,624 |
| Revenue | $8,210,385 | $4,383,092 | $8,571,940 |
| Expenses | $9,302,866 | $5,391,957 | $8,936,305 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $413,643 | $214,621 | $588,803 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Right to Start ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RIGHT TO START OVERLAND PARK, KS | GENERAL PURPOSE | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH KUUTTILA | CEO & CHIEF ECONOMIC DEV. OFFICER | 40 | $297,854 |
| SANDRA BEGAY | CHAIR | 2 | $1,500 |
| TERRI COLE | VICE CHAIRMAN (THROUGH 5/1/2024) | 1 | $500 |
| JAMES HOLLOWAY | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JOHN STICHMAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $2,000 |
| DOUGLAS ZIEDONIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARNETT STOKES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERESA COSTANTINIDIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ELLEN FISHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE COONROD | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 4/1/2024) | 1 | — |
| JOHN STORMONT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID L PERKINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT FISHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,000 |
| DAVID FOSTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,000 |
| RIIS GONZALES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,000 |
| GREGG MAYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,000 |
| ROBERT NATH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,000 |
| ALEX ROMERO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,500 |
| ALTON ROMIG JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,500 |
| CHARLES WELLBORN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,000 |
| DAVID GIBSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,000 |
| MARIA GRIEGO-RABY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,500 |
| RICHARD LUARKIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,000 |
| JOE CHRISTIAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIM SANCHEZ RAEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR DONNA RILEY | DIRECTOR (START 08/1/2023) | 1 | — |
| DR ANGELA WANDINGER-NESS | DIRECTOR (START 1/1/2024) | 1 | — |
| DR HENGAMEH RAISSY | DIRECTOR (START 12/1/2023) | 1 | — |
| LINDA GRIEGO | DIRECTOR (START 08/1/2023) | 1 | $1,500 |
| H BRIAN MIRABAL | CFO | 40 | $146,245 |
| LARISSA CARDENAS | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 40 | $56,426 |
| ARLENE YOUNG | DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIALIZATION | 40 | $117,613 |
| CARA MICHALISZYN | DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $126,450 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Unm Rainforest Innovations?
Unm Rainforest Innovations is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. It holds $21.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Unm Rainforest Innovations?
As of 2024, Unm Rainforest Innovations holds $21.9M in total assets with $8.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $50K in 2024.
Where does Unm Rainforest Innovations operate?
Unm Rainforest Innovations has awarded grants in Kansas.
What size grants does Unm Rainforest Innovations award?
In 2024, Unm Rainforest Innovations awarded 1 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Unm Rainforest Innovations's EIN?
Unm Rainforest Innovations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0413634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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