Unlikely Collaborators Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 88-0946264
Foundation Overview
Based in Wichita, KS, Unlikely Collaborators Foundation has awarded 58 grants totaling $4,599,329 to organizations in California, Maryland and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $10,000 to $799,153, with a median award of $32,500.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$4,599,329
Total Assets
$37,025,937
Median Grant (all grants)
$32,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
15
Median Grant
$55,000
% Median Grant Growth
+120%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 27%
4 of 15 recipients (27%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
California
50% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (45%), San Francisco (14%), Sacramento (10%).
Funding Trajectory
+651%
Strong 651% growth in annual giving over 2 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 2 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Unlikely Collaborators Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross - La Region | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | American Red Cross Provides Relief And Support To Those In Crisis. Uc Supports Healing Workshops For Veterans Including "Mind-body" Workshops To Improve Emotional Intelligence, As Well As "Resiliency" Workshops To Help Boost Coping Skills For Service Members And Their Loved Ones After Both Deployment And Reintegration Into Civilian Life. | 2024 |
| Create Now Inc | $12,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Los Angeles-based Create Now Empowers Youth And Young Adults From Ages 3 To 24 Through A Variety Of Arts Programs In Multiple Disciplines That Help Them To Heal And Thrive. The Uc Grant Enables Create Now To Grow Operational Staff And Implementation In More L.a. Schools To Meet The Growing Needs Of The Community. | 2024 |
| Creative Visions Foundation | $35,000 | Malibu, CA, US | Unlikely Collaborators' Grant Supports Take Me Out Feet First, A Powerful Documentary Project Produced By Creative Visions Foundation. The Funding Will Underwrite One Of The Series' Eleven Episodes, Featuring The Voices Of 20-25 Terminally Ill Individuals Across The U.s. Illuminating Their Courage And Dignity At The End Of Life. | 2024 |
| Fiscal Sponsorship Allies | $25,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Sleepawake Camp Is A Four-week Residential Immersive Camp For 18-30-year-olds Looking For Personal Transformation, Deep Connection, And Community. Sleepawake Camp Addresses The Neglected Dimensions Of Our Lives, Orienting Us Toward A Sense Of Wholeness And Authentic Happiness Through Science, Psychology, Gameplay, And Ancient Wisdom. The Uc Grant Supports Scholarships For Those Seeking Financial Aid, Enabling Participation From Those Who Might Not Otherwise Be Able To Attend. | 2024 |
| Harvest Home | $75,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | The Grant Is Earmarked To Support Harvest Home's Alumnae Program Providing Graduates Of The Residential Program With Case Management And Emotional Wellbeing Support, Coaching And Mentorship, Leadership Development, Skills Building Workshops, And Community Building And Resourcing Events. | 2024 |
| Holistic Life Foundation | $100,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Unlikely Collaborators' Grant Supports The Holistic Life Foundation In Expanding The Perception Box By Bringing Mindfulness Practices Into Schools Across Six U.s. Cities Through The Mindful Moment (Mm) Program. Designed For Both Students And Staff, Mm Provides A Safe Space To Slow Down, Regain Emotional Control, And Practice Mindfulness Techniques Such As Yoga And Meditation. By Offering Tools To Recognize And Manage Unhealthy Emotional States, The Program Fosters Conflict Reduction, Violence Prevention, And Long-term Resilience, Empowering Participants To Cultivate Inner Peace And Self-awareness Beyond The Immediate Moment. | 2024 |
| Kalw Public Media Inc | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Uncuffed Is The Country's Leading Radio And Podcast Training Program For Individuals In Prisons To Empower Them To Tell Their Stories While Developing Job Skills And Inspiring Change. The Uc Grant Enables Expansion And Implementation Of Programs At San Quentin And Solano Prisons And Launching Of The Program At The California Institution For Women. | 2024 |
| Motus Theater | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Motus Theater Uses Autobiographical Storytelling To Explore Identity And Personal Transformation. The Uc Grant Supports Transformative Stories, A Touring Production That Invites Audiences To Expand Their Perception Box Through Powerful, Perspective-shifting Monologues. | 2024 |
| John P Mcgovern Museum Of Health & Medical Science | $55,000 | Houston, TX, US | The Health Museum Inspires Passion And Curiosity In Health, The Medical Sciences, And The Human Body. Uc Supports The Implementation And Evaluation Of Art-based Initiatives To Expand Perspectives On Health And Thus The Walls Of Their Perception Box. | 2024 |
| Naropa University | $122,750 | Boulder, CO, US | Naropa University Is An Accredited University And The Only School In The Country That Grounds The Student Experience In Contemplative Education Principles. Whether Students Are Studying To Become A Therapist, An Educator, An Artist, Or An Entrepreneur, Naropa Infuses Contemplative Education Into Every Program Because Awareness Of The Present Moment Will Serve Anyone In Their Future Career. Uc Supports Psychedelic Training Scholarships And Training Retreats For Underrepresented Groups, Cosponsorship Of Space At The Multidisciplinary Association For Psychedelic Studies (Maps) Conference, The Psilocybin Facilitator Program, And The Naropa Tea House, All With The Goal Of Psychedelics Being Utilized In Therapy To Aid Participants In Getting A Deeper Understanding Of Their Traumas And Stories. | 2024 |
| Northeastern University | $799,153 | Boston, MA, US | Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett Is Among The Top One Percent Most Cited Scientists In The World For Her Revolutionary Research In Psychology And Neuroscience. She Is A University Distinguished Professor At Northeastern University. Uc Supports Dr. Barrett's Research Into The Evolution And Development Of The Human Brain For The Sake Of Understanding Meaning-making And The Science Of Perception Box. | 2024 |
| Pen America Los Angeles | $130,566 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Pen America Supports Emerging Writers In Finding Their Voice And Sharing Their Stories. The Uc Grant Funds In Person Writing Workshops In Los Angeles That Help Early Career And Underrepresented Writers Reflect On Personal Experience And Expand Perception Box Through Creative Expression. | 2024 |
| Project Ijtihad Dba Moral Courage Project | $230,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | The Moral Courage Project Teaches People To Turn Contentious Issues And Divisive Dialogues Into Constructive Conversations And Healthy Teamwork With Uc Supporting All Of Its Efforts. | 2024 |
| Purpose Built Families Foundation | $25,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | Purpose Built Families Foundation (Pbff) Provides Trauma-informed Care To Address Underlying Causes Of Poverty, Homelessness, Addiction, And Suicide. The Uc Grant Enables Pbff To Plan, Promote, And Implement An Intensive Experiential Pairs (Practical Application Of Intimate Relationship Skills) Training Seminar For Homeless And At-risk Military Veterans In South Florida. | 2024 |
| Swan Songs Musical Last Wishes | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | 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 Community By Compensating Artists For Those Concerts. Uc's Support Will Enable The Growth Of Community Affiliates Programs To Expand Swan Songs Beyond Austin To More Locales. | 2024 |
| #Halfthestory | $25,000 | Western Springs, IL, US | Support The Social Media U Program At A Los Angeles School Creating A Safe And Nurturing Space For Youth To Cultivate A Healthier Relationship With Social Media, Fostering Healthier Online Connection And Improving Often Distorted Perceptions Of Self & Others. | 2023 |
| Alliance For Childhood Diseases | $25,000 | Las Vegas, NV, US | Alliance For Childhood Diseases Will Empower Pediatric Oncology Clinicians And Support Staff To Expand Their Perception Box Through Greater Consciousness And Awareness By Teaching Mentally Restorative Tools Such As Meditation To Relieve High Levels Of Stress. | 2023 |
| American Red Cross - La Region | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Healing Workshops For Veterans Including "Mind-body" Workshops To Improve Emotional Intelligence, Well As "Resiliency" Workshops To Help Boost Coping Skills For Service Members And Their Loved After Deployment And During Reintegration Into Civilian Life. | 2023 |
| Create Now Inc | $12,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Empower Youth To Overcome Beliefs That Hold Them Back By Showing Them New Ways Of Seeing And Being Seen Through The Arts. | 2023 |
| Creative Visions Foundation | $15,100 | Malibu, CA, US | Support The "Take Me Out Feet First" Documentary Sharing The Stories Of Terminally Ill People Openly Discussing Death And Dying. The Hope Is To Create A Space To Process These Emotions. | 2023 |
| Film Collaborative Inc | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support The Impact Campaign For "Black Barbie," A Documentary About The Creation Of The First Black Barbie In 1980, Highlighting The Importance Of Representation And The Role Of Dolls In Shaping Identity And Imagination. | 2023 |
| Fiscal Sponsorship Allies | $25,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | To Provide Scholarships For Youth Attending The Sleepawake Camp, A 4-week Residential Immersive For 18-30-year-olds Looking For Transformation, Deep Connection, Community And Expanded Perception Box. | 2023 |
| Hadanou Collective | $25,000 | Denver, CO, US | Support Asian Girls Ignite's Middle School Program Focused On Community Building, Storytelling And Aapi Representation, Teaching Students To Have Compassion For Others As They Discover Their Own Personal Identities As Well As New Ways To See And Be Seen. | 2023 |
| Harvest Home | $75,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Support The Creation Of A Meditation Garden For Unhoused Pregnant Women As The Organization Nurtures Women, And Empowers And Equips Residents During The Critical Periods Of Pregnancy, Delivery, And Postpartum Bonding. | 2023 |
| Harvest Home | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Support The Alumnae Program, Dedicated To Transforming The Lives Of Unhoused Pregnant Women And Their Children By Providing Housing, Support, And Programs That Help Them Become Great Mothers While Expanding Their Perception Box And Building Empathy Through Shared Experiences. | 2023 |
| Holistic Life Foundation | $100,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support The Expansion To Six New Cities Across The U.s. Of The "Mindful Moment," A Program That Teaches Mindfulness To Students And Teachers As An Alternative To Detention By Facilitating Yoga And Mindfulness-based Programming To Teach Students And Staff How To Be In The Moment And Find A Sense Of Peace Reducing Impulsive And Disruptive Behaviors. | 2023 |
| Inside Outside Circle Foundation (Dba Inside Circle) | $80,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Support Group Therapy Programs For Incarcerated And Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Addressing Issues Of Cognitive, Behavioral And Spiritual From An Evidence-based Group Therapy Paradigm That Is Recommended For Addressing Trauma And Ptsd All In An Effort To Reduce Recidivism And All Forms Of Violence- Physical, Emotional, And Psychological. | 2023 |
| Kalw Public Media Inc | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support The "Uncuffed Program," Empowering Incarcerated Individuals In California To Explore Their Perception Box Through Storytelling And Podcast Production. | 2023 |
| Motus Theater | $25,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Support The Transformative Stories Project, Where Participants Create Autobiographical Monologues About Their Experiences With Gender Oppression And Liberation, Helping Them Replace False Narratives With Affirming Ones That Highlight Their Powerful Humanity. | 2023 |
| Music And Memory | $25,000 | Moneola, NY, US | Supports The Development Of New Training Programs That Equip Staff With The Skills To Provide Compassionate Care For Individuals With Advanced Dementia, Focusing On Connecting With Patients' Pasts To Foster Moments Of Happiness And Joy. | 2023 |
| Naropa University | $127,250 | Boulder, CO, US | Provide Psychedelic Training Scholarships And Retreats For Underrepresented Groups, Co-sponsoring The Maps Ps2023 Conference, The Naropa Tea House And Supporting The Psilocybin Facilitator Program Aimed At Using Psychedelics In Therapy. | 2023 |
| Northeastern University | $779,372 | Boston, MA, US | Support Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett's Research And Writing Into The Evolution And Development Of The Human Brain To Understand Meaning-making And The Science Of The Perception Box, Unifying Human Affect, Emotion, Motivation, Cognition, And Action. | 2023 |
| Pen America | $128,138 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support The Launch Of The Emerging Voices Program In Los Angeles, Creating A Space For Artistic And Self Exploration, Community Building, And Professional Networking For Early-career Writers From Underserved Communities. | 2023 |
| Prison Yoga Project Inc | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Healing-centered Approach To Addressing Crime, Substance Use Disorder, And Mental Health Disorders By Providing Programs Rooted In Yoga And Mindfulness All With The Mission Of Having A Lasting Impact On Participants And Their Perception Box. | 2023 |
| Project Ijtihad Dba Moral Courage Project | $230,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Supporting The Development Of Curriculum Focused On Teaching People Tools To Turn Contentious Issues Into Constructive Conversations Rooted In The Belief That Considering Different Points Of View And Opinions Allows One's Walls Of Their Perception Box To Expand. | 2023 |
| Purpose Build Families | $25,000 | Fort Lauderdale, FL, US | Support The Pairs Essential Relationship Skills Training For Individuals From Low-income, Homeless, Veteran And At-risk Backgrounds The Skills To Deepen Self-awareness, Self-esteem, And Develop Advanced Knowledge Of Foundational Skills For Strengthening Relationships With Family, Friends And Social Support Networks Expanding The Walls Of Their Perception Box. | 2023 |
| School Of Unusual Life Learning | $10,000 | Racine, WI, US | Provide General Operating Support To The School For Personal Transformation That Teaches Wisdom, Somatic Awareness And To Embrace A Life That Includes Death. | 2023 |
| Street Poets Inc | $102,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support The Seeking Poetry Peace & Meditation Workshop, Poetry In Motion Van Pop-up, And Poetry Open Mic Events, Teaching Students How Personal Stories Shape And Expand Their Perceptions Of Themselves And The World Around Them. | 2023 |
| Swan Songs | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Support Community Affiliates In Providing Private Concerts For Individuals Near The End Of Life, Fostering Connection, Reflection, And Dignity For Them And Their Families. | 2023 |
| The Chris Wilson Foundation | $15,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support Programs That Prepare Prisoners That Centers On Personal Relationships, Resilience, Development And Agency For Reentry Into Society When Released. | 2023 |
| The Health Museum | $55,000 | Houston, TX, US | Grant Support For The Salary Of An Art Therapist Working With Unlikely Collaborators To Develop And Create A Perception Box Exhibit And Implement Art-based Initiatives To Expand Health Perspectives At The Health Museum. | 2023 |
| The Source School | $10,000 | Freeport, ME, US | Support The Education Of Students' Deep Connection To Themselves, Their Community And Nature Through Being Grounded In A Connection To The Core Self, Enabling Students And Educators To Learn Ways To Connect With Their True Selves And To Use That Connection To Develop Meaningful Connection With Others. | 2023 |
| The Ucla Foundation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Sponsorship For Ucla 2023 Wisdom Of Wellness Summit Designed To Nurture The Body, Mind, And Spirit, While Supporting Mental Health Research, Education, And Patient Care Programs At Ucla. | 2023 |
| The Yard Theater | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support "Fairy Tale Courtroom," A Youth Summer Program Where Kids Apply Perception Box Exercises To Different Improvisational Scenarios, Illustrating How Behaviors Can Be Assisted By Understanding Our Feelings And Thoughts. | 2023 |
| Tiny Room Gives | $50,000 | Inglewood, CA, US | Support The Launch Of 'Perception Box Nights," With A Goal Of Integrating Wellness And Mindfulness Into The Music Community In Inglewood, Ca. | 2023 |
| Upchieve | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Support The Socio-emotional Enhancement Of Volunteer Training For Youth With A Focus On Implicit Bias, The Concept That Everyone Subconsciously Makes Judgments And Assumptions About People Based On Characteristics Like Race, Gender, Religion And More. | 2023 |
| Vista Del Mar Child And Family Services | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Growth Of Vista School's Enrichment Programming, Providing Trauma-responsive Continuum Of Services To Empower Children, Youth, And Families To Help Youth Change Their Perceptions Of Themselves And Their Traumas And Challenges. | 2023 |
| Yoga Alliance Foundation | $25,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Support The Growth Of The "Yoga In Refugee Communities Program," Making Yoga Accessible To Underserved Communities And A Point Of Entry For Introducing Yoga As One Tool To Strengthen Individual And Community Health And Well-being, And To Foster A Better And More Peaceful World. | 2023 |
| Inside Outside Circle Foundation Dba Inside Circle | $85,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Support Programs For Incarcerated And Formerly Incarcerated People And Correctional Officers To Reduce Recidivism And All Forms Of Violence Physical, Emotional, And Psychological. | 2022 |
| International Documentary Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support The Production Of Short Documentary Films That Explore The Practice And Impact Of Mindfulness. | 2022 |
| Kalw Public Media Inc | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support The "Uncuffed Program" Which Is A Prison Radio Training Program And Podcast Where People In California Prisons Learn To Tell Their Stories. | 2022 |
| Prison Yoga Project Inc | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Trauma-informed Yoga Programs To Support Mental & Emotional Health For Incarcerated Individuals And Correctional Officers. | 2022 |
| The Chris Wilson Foundation | $25,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support Programs That Prepare Prisoners For Reentry Into Society When Released. | 2022 |
| Inside Outside Circle Foundation Dba Inside Circle | $85,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | Support Programs For Incarcerated And Formerly Incarcerated People And Correctional Officers To Reduce Recidivism And All Forms Of Violence Physical, Emotional, And Psychological. | 2022 |
| International Documentary Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support The Production Of Short Documentary Films That Explore The Practice And Impact Of Mindfulness. | 2022 |
| Kalw Public Media Inc | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Support The "Uncuffed Program" Which Is A Prison Radio Training Program And Podcast Where People In California Prisons Learn To Tell Their Stories. | 2022 |
| Prison Yoga Project Inc | $50,000 | San Diego, CA, US | Support Trauma-informed Yoga Programs To Support Mental & Emotional Health For Incarcerated Individuals And Correctional Officers. | 2022 |
| The Chris Wilson Foundation | $25,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Support Programs That Prepare Prisoners For Reentry Into Society When Released. | 2022 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 88-0946264 |
| Website | http://www.unlikely.foundation |
| Address |
Key People (3)
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Forms 990-PF
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Data Currency: Last updated
March 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.