UNITE AMERICA INSTITUTE INC

EIN: 273001286 501(c)(3) Public & Societal Benefit

DENVER, CO

Total Revenue
$17,478,782
Total Expenses
$11,568,915
Total Assets
$9,969,652
Net Assets
$9,300,722
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
NICK TROIANO
Phone
7205920843
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

UNITE AMERICA INSTITUTE INC, founded in 2010, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Public & Societal Benefit sector that reported $17.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 112% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $5.9M, a strong 34% operating margin.

Mission

THE UNITE AMERICA INSTITUTE, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO ENCOURAGE BROAD-BASED, NON-PARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND ENGAGE IN RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ANALYSIS ON IMPORTANT ISSUES OF PUBLIC CONCERN, INCLUDING THE ROOT CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO POLITICAL POLARIZATION AND PARTISANSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,453,328

PROGRAMMATIC GRANTMAKING:THE INSTITUTE CONDUCTS DILIGENCE ON POTENTIAL GRANTS THAT CARRY OUT ITS MISSION THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN THE FIELD OF NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATIONS WORKING...

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PROGRAMMATIC GRANTMAKING:THE INSTITUTE CONDUCTS DILIGENCE ON POTENTIAL GRANTS THAT CARRY OUT ITS MISSION THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN THE FIELD OF NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ADDRESS POLITICAL POLARIZATION AND PARTISANSHIP. GRANTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO SEVERAL OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING, FOR EXAMPLE, TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO STATE-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON FINAL FOUR/FIVE VOTING AND RANKED CHOICE VOTING, AND TO SUPPORT STATE ELECTION ADMINISTRATORS SO THEY ARE PREPARED TO IMPLEMENT THE FEDERAL ELECTORAL COUNT REFORM ACT.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,187,131

EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH: THE INSTITUTE DISSEMINATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS (INCLUDING BOOKS, VIDEOS, OP-EDS, AND WHITE PAPERS) EXPLAINING PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AND ANALYZING PROPOSED SOLUTIONS TO THE...

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EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH: THE INSTITUTE DISSEMINATES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS (INCLUDING BOOKS, VIDEOS, OP-EDS, AND WHITE PAPERS) EXPLAINING PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AND ANALYZING PROPOSED SOLUTIONS TO THE MEDIA, THE PUBLIC, POLICYMAKERS, AND ALIGNED NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $538,305

RESEARCH: THE INSTITUTE CONDUCTS ITS OWN ORIGINAL RESEARCH ON THE ROOT CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO POLITICAL POLARIZATION AND PARTISANSHIP. THE FOCUS OF THE RESEARCH IS ON THE PRIMARY...

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RESEARCH: THE INSTITUTE CONDUCTS ITS OWN ORIGINAL RESEARCH ON THE ROOT CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO POLITICAL POLARIZATION AND PARTISANSHIP. THE FOCUS OF THE RESEARCH IS ON THE PRIMARY PROBLEM AND NONPARTISAN ELECTION REFORMS SUCH AS INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING AND OPEN PRIMARIES. THE INSTITUTE ALSO ENGAGES IN GRANTMAKING TO OTHER RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS AND VENDORS TO CONDUCT RESEARCH ON SIMILAR TOPICS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $17,478,774
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $8
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $17,478,782

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,417,161
Salaries & Benefits $1,549,877
Fundraising Expenses $697,566
Program Expenses $10,211,629
Other Expenses $2,601,877
TOTAL EXPENSES $11,568,915

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $17,478,782 $8,248,733 +1.1%
Expenses $11,568,915 $7,358,583 +0.6%
Net Income $5,909,867 $890,150 +5.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHARLIE WHEELAN CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN MURDOCH VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN BORDEAUX DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA KILLIAN DIRECTOR THRU 2/23 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM MAR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY PEELER DIRECTOR THRU 2/23 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGG SHERRILL DIRECTOR THRU 2/23 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENT THIRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK TROIANO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 18.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $17,478,782 $11,568,915 $9,969,652 $5,909,867
2022 $8,248,733 $7,358,583 $3,179,024 $890,150
2021 $5,276,672 $3,955,727 $2,264,353 $1,320,945
2020 $2,613,650 $2,310,098 $859,846 $303,552
2019 $1,876,804 $1,370,927 $574,792 $505,877
2018 $300,638 $531,213 $18,881 $-230,575
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