Unity in Action
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.7M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
33
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Unity in Action?
Unity in Action is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($853K), Tiger Global Impact Ventures Inc ($250K), SFF Foundation ($175K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Unity in Action between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwood Foundation | $852,500 | 12 | 2020–2025 |
| Tiger Global Impact Ventures Inc | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| SFF Foundation | $175,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Weitz Family Foundation | $170,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest | $120,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Nebraska Civic Engagement Table | $69,566 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Tides Foundation | $56,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Hispanic Federation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Chehebar Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2020) to $571K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $270K.
What grants has Unity in Action received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2026 OPERATING GRANT | $140,000 |
| 2025 | The Sherwood Foundation | ADDITIONAL OPERATING FUNDS | $80,000 |
| 2025 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Tiger Global Impact Ventures Inc | COMMUNITY | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | EXPANDING & DEEPENING PATHWAYS | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2024 OPERATING GRANT | $60,000 |
| 2024 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2025 OPERATING GRANT | $60,000 |
| 2024 | SFF Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Tides Foundation | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest | LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $16,000 |
| 2023 | The Sherwood Foundation | EXPANDING & DEEPENING PATHWAYS FOR IMMIGRANT INCLUSION | $150,000 |
| 2023 | SFF Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2023 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2023 OPERATING GRANT | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $40,000 |
| 2023 | Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest | LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $28,250 |
| 2023 | Chehebar Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORTS | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2022 OPERATING GRANT | $60,000 |
| 2022 | Nebraska Civic Engagement Table | GET OUT THE VOTE & VOTING RIGHTS GRANT | $43,566 |
| 2022 | Tides Foundation | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $26,000 |
| 2022 | Hispanic Federation Inc | COVID 19 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest | LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $14,500 |
| 2022 | BNSF Railway Foundation | CULTURAL | $2,500 |
| 2021 | The Sherwood Foundation | EXPANDING & DEEPENING PATHWAYS FOR IMMIGRANT INCLUSION | $75,000 |
| 2021 | The Sherwood Foundation | 2021 OPERATING GRANT | $60,000 |
| 2021 | Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest | LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $33,700 |
| 2021 | Weitz Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Tides Foundation | EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Nebraska Appleseed Center for Law in the Public Interest | LOCAL ORGANIZING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | $27,550 |
Showing 30 most recent of 33 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Unity in Action?
Unity in Action is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Sherwood Foundation ($853K), Tiger Global Impact Ventures Inc ($250K), SFF Foundation ($175K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Unity in Action between 2020–2025.
Who is Unity in Action's largest funder?
The Sherwood Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Unity in Action, with $853K across 12 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Unity in Action received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Unity in Action across 33 grants from 10 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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