Unmanageable
The mission of Unmanageable arts is to support artists and projects that connect across discipline, history, culture, and community through creative project management and fundraising support.
Unmanageable at a glance
In short: Unmanageable gave $22K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,557
- -3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,186
- -36.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,279
- Total assets
- $829,325
- +761.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Unmanageable
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Unmanageable
Who Unmanageable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Common Good Inc ($10K). Together the top 3 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2025) to $22K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Common Good Inc Los Angeles, CA | — | $10,300 |
| The Marigold Project Denver, CO | — | $10,279 |
| Grand Point Foundation Inc New York, NY | — | $978 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $829,325 | $2,262,474 | $1,569,560 | $21,557 | 3 |
| 2024 | $96,284 | $378,233 | $294,267 | $22,440 | 2 |
| 2023 | $12,918 | $111,109 | $108,789 | — | — |
| 2022 | $18,998 | $131,523 | $126,998 | — | — |
About Unmanageable
Based on IRS filings
Unmanageable is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $829K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Unmanageable is led by Erin Malone-Smolla, Board Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erin Malone-Smolla
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Washburn
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kortney Toney
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Horn
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christy Frink
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Carissa Stolting (2022–2023) — Co-Founder
- Former: Celine Thackston (2022–2023) — Co-Founder
- Former: Christine Frink (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Kat Brock (2022–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Unmanageable
How much does Unmanageable give each year?
Unmanageable gave $22K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $22K across 2 grants.
What is Unmanageable's typical grant size?
Unmanageable's median grant in 2025 was $10,279, and its average grant was $7,186, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Unmanageable give grants?
Unmanageable's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest state was Colorado (48%).
How large is Unmanageable?
Unmanageable reported $829K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Unmanageable?
Unmanageable is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Nashville, TN. It holds $829K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Unmanageable's EIN?
Unmanageable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1193914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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