EIN 61-1661747

Unitas

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
Year formed
2011
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Unitas fights against human trafficking and aims to prevent it and help survivors thrive through education, awareness, and providing opportunities. Their educational digital comics have raised awareness of US domestic trafficking and exploitation, with tens of thousands of shares and views on social media. In addition, their events and social media efforts have helped thousands of people. They also offer a prevention education program called "lights", a comprehensive curriculum developed with experts & survivors alike that educates 11-18 year olds about trafficking & exploitation.
Also known as...
Unitas North America
Total revenues
$732,865
2023
Total expenses
$667,202
2023
Total assets
$205,562
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Unitas

Prevention education program - the organizations comprehensive and inclusive, survivor-informed prevention education curriculum called "lights" is being used to educate 11-18 year olds about trafficking and exploitation. Youth learn how to avoid trafficking tactics and how to get help if harm is already occuring. They also provide professional development trainings for adults working with youth in schools and community organizations.
Nyc public school trafficking prevention program -the organization trains new york city public school staff and educators to know how to identify the signs of human trafficking and how to intervene according to best practices when youth victims are identified. The organization also train staff and educators to teach their youth curriculum "lights" directly to youth. This is part of a 5 year agreement between the organization and new york city.
Human trafficking awareness program - the organization raises awareness at regional events, and through their website, social media, online campaigns, and digital conferences. This helps tens of thousands of people better understand what human trafficking actually looks like in their communities and how to avoid it.

Grants made by Unitas

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Soap Project Save Our Adolescents From ProstitutionHuman Trafficking Awareness$2,000

Who funds Unitas

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$15,189
The James and Wendy Agah Family FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$250

Personnel at Unitas

NameTitleCompensation
Erika L. EwingFounder and Chief Executive Officer
Harvard CertifiedUnitas President + Chief Executive Officer
Tonya TurnerPresident + Chief Executive Officer$182,938
Branko KovacevicCo - Founder
Todd CavaluzziExecutive Director / Former President$78,750
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Unitas

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$893,045
Program services$285,499
Investment income and dividends$3
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-445,682
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$732,865

Form 990s for Unitas

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122024-07-01990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122022-06-07990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 7, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,189 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCrime and legal aid organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesHuman rightsAbuse preventionForeign affairsInternational developmentCrime and law
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsOperates internationallyGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1177 Ave of the Americas 5th FL
New York, NY 10036
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
unitas.ngo/ 
Phone
(703) 507-1668
IRS details
EIN
61-1661747
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2011
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I70: Protection Against, Prevention of Neglect, Abuse, Exploitation
NAICS code, primary
813311: Human Rights Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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