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The UNITE HERE ACTION FUND is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in New York, Washington, D.C., and Arizona, with a total of $2.4 million in grants distributed to 16 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITE HERE ACTION FUND IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, INCLUDING BY ASSISTING HOSPITALITY WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND RACIAL JUSTICE IN WORKPLACES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND PROMOTING FULL PARTICIPATION IN CIVIC LIFE.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FOR OUR FUTURE ACTION FUND
$1M
20%
WORKER POWER
$852K
17%
21ST CENTURY ILGWU HERITAGE FUND
$200K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$22.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$55K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITE HERE ACTION FUND?
No. UNITE HERE ACTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITE HERE ACTION FUND give?
UNITE HERE ACTION FUND primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and Arizona. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are UNITE HERE ACTION FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITE HERE ACTION FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITE HERE ACTION FUND make each year?
In 2025, UNITE HERE ACTION FUND awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITE HERE ACTION FUND fund recently?
In 2025, UNITE HERE ACTION FUND awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FOR OUR FUTURE ACTION FUND, WORKER POWER, and 21ST CENTURY ILGWU HERITAGE FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITE HERE ACTION FUND?
UNITE HERE ACTION FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.