Unplug Collaborative
Unplug Collaborative is a public charity based in Sherman Oaks, California. Formed in 2020, it centers its work on the annual Global Day of Unplugging awareness campaign and provides financial and in-kind resources for events focused on combatting loneliness and promoting digital wellbeing.
Unplug Collaborative at a glance
In short: Unplug Collaborative gave $256K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $255,676
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $21,306
- Median grant
- $24,995
- Total assets
- $217,835
- +174.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Unplug Collaborative
- Contact
Mailing address: 14900 Magnolia Blvd 5089, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413
Phone: (818) 917-5689
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Unplug Collaborative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was HBCUs Outside Incorporated ($44K). Together the top 10 received $244K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (42%), California (23%), North Carolina (17%), Massachusetts (10%), and Georgia (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $256K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HBCUs Outside Incorporated Elizabeth City, NC | Grant to create in-person events for Global Day of Unplugging. | $43,800 |
| Persona the Shop Los Angeles, CA | Grant to create in-person events for Global Day of Unplugging. | $25,000 |
| Stilllife Art Inc New York, NY | Grant to create in-person events for Global Day of Unplugging. | $25,000 |
| Skip The Small Talk Somerville, MA | Grant to create in-person events for Global Day of Unplugging. | $25,000 |
| The Painted Cloud LLC Brooklyn, NY | Grant to create in-person events for Global Day of Unplugging. | $25,000 |
| Suppa Club Inc Los Angeles, CA | Grant to create in-person events for Global Day of Unplugging. | $25,000 |
| Working Progress NYC Brooklyn, NY | Grant to create in-person events for Global Day of Unplugging. | $24,990 |
| Free to Be Collective LLC Tucker, GA | Grant to create in-person events for Global Day of Unplugging. | $21,809 |
| Blacklist NYC LLC Brooklyn, NY | Grant to create in-person events for Global Day of Unplugging. | $19,445 |
| Queer Aunties LLC Los Angeles, CA | Grant to create in-person events for Global Day of Unplugging. | $8,557 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $217,835 | $679,030 | $539,091 | $255,676 | 12 |
| 2023 | $79,229 | $115,858 | $38,677 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Unplug Collaborative’s stated mission is to provide financial and in-kind resources to youth organizations, businesses, and social impact groups organizing events focused on combatting loneliness and promoting digital wellbeing. Its program description says it provides grants and other resources to support such events.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Unplug Collaborative reported 12 grants totaling $255,676. Grants ranged from $5,338 to $43,800, with a median grant of $24,995. The listed grant purposes were to create in-person events for Global Day of Unplugging.
The largest reported grant was $43,800 to HBCUs Outside Incorporated in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Persona the Shop, Stilllife Art Inc, Skip The Small Talk, The Painted Cloud LLC, and Suppa Club Inc. The filing lists grants to 12 recipients in total.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kim Anenberg Cavallo and Claudia Erickson as Co-Executive Directors, Becky Tahel as Brand & Marketing Director, and Heather M Butts as Director.
Unplug Collaborative is led by Claudia Erickson, Co-Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claudia Erickson
Co-Executive Director
Co-Founder & Treasurer → Co-Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Anenberg Cavallo
Co-Executive Director
Co-Founder & President → Co-Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Tahel
Brand & Marketing Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$62K (2024)
Heather M Butts
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $62K, to Becky Tahel (Brand & Marketing Director).
Frequently asked questions about Unplug Collaborative
How much does Unplug Collaborative give each year?
Unplug Collaborative gave $256K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Unplug Collaborative's typical grant size?
Unplug Collaborative's median grant in 2024 was $24,995, and its average grant was $21,306, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Unplug Collaborative give grants?
Unplug Collaborative's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (23%) and North Carolina (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does Unplug Collaborative give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Unplug Collaborative's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Unplug Collaborative's largest grantees?
Unplug Collaborative's largest 2024 grantees include HBCUs Outside Incorporated ($43,800), Persona the Shop ($25,000) and Stilllife Art Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Unplug Collaborative?
Unplug Collaborative reported $218K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $679K.
What does Unplug Collaborative fund?
Unplug Collaborative’s stated mission is to provide financial and in-kind resources to youth organizations, businesses, and social impact groups organizing events focused on combatting loneliness and promoting digital wellbeing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Unplug Collaborative?
Unplug Collaborative has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Unplug Collaborative's EIN?
Unplug Collaborative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2040258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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