Unlikely Collaborators Foundation
Invitation OnlyWichita, Kansas · EIN 88-0946264 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$55,000
Total assets$37M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $122,750.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett is among the top one percent most cited scientists in the world for her revolutionary research in psychology and… | $799,153 |
| Project Ijtihad DBA Moral Courage Project | Brooklyn, NY | The Moral Courage Project teaches people to turn contentious issues and divisive dialogues into constructive conversations and healthy… | $230,000 |
| Pen America Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | PEN America supports emerging writers in finding their voice and sharing their stories. The UC grant funds in person writing workshops in… | $130,566 |
| Naropa University | Boulder, CO | Naropa University is an accredited university and the only school in the country that grounds the student experience in contemplative… | $122,750 |
| Holistic Life Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Unlikely Collaborators' grant supports the Holistic Life Foundation in expanding the Perception Box by bringing mindfulness practices into… | $100,000 |
| Harvest Home | Santa Monica, CA | The grant is earmarked to support Harvest Home's Alumnae Program providing graduates of the residential program with case management and… | $75,000 |
| KALW Public Media Inc | San Francisco, CA | Uncuffed is the country's leading radio and podcast training program for individuals in prisons to empower them to tell their stories while… | $75,000 |
| John P McGovern Museum of Health & Medical Science | Houston, TX | The Health Museum inspires passion and curiosity in health, the medical sciences, and the human body. UC supports the implementation and… | $55,000 |
| Creative Visions Foundation | Malibu, CA | Unlikely Collaborators' grant supports Take Me Out Feet First, a powerful documentary project produced by Creative Visions Foundation. The… | $35,000 |
| Swan Songs Musical Last Wishes | Austin, TX | Swan Songs creates a sense of connection for individuals near the end of life by gifting them private concerts and supports live music in a… | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross - LA Region | Los Angeles, CA | American Red Cross provides relief and support to those in crisis. UC supports healing workshops for veterans including "Mind-Body"… | $25,000 |
| Fiscal Sponsorship Allies | Indianapolis, IN | Sleepawake Camp is a four-week residential immersive camp for 18-30-year-olds looking for personal transformation, deep connection, and… | $25,000 |
| Motus Theater | Boulder, CO | Motus Theater uses autobiographical storytelling to explore identity and personal transformation. The UC grant supports TRANSformative… | $25,000 |
| Purpose Built Families Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Purpose Built Families Foundation (PBFF) provides trauma-informed care to address underlying causes of poverty, homelessness, addiction,… | $25,000 |
| Create Now Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles-based Create Now empowers youth and young adults from ages 3 to 24 through a variety of arts programs in multiple disciplines… | $12,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,764,969 | 15 |
| 2023 | $2,364,360 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349101751
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0946264
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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