UNITY FOUNDATION
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Plain text UNITY FOUNDATION. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2016–2025. https://furp.org/org/unity-foundation-364390416. Retrieved 2026-11-07.
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Retrieved 2026-11-07; covers tax years 2016–2025. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2025 · Form 990PF · revenue $82K · expenses $81K · assets $3K
- EIN
- 36-4390416
- Address
- 200 WEST MADISON STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60606-3414
- NTEE code
- A23 Cultural, Ethnic Awareness (Arts, Culture and Humanities) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- November 2001 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 3 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
3 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George D Hanus | PRESIDENT | 2016-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 3 |
| Lawrence M Friedman | SECRETARY | 2016-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 3 |
| David H Nadoff | DIRECTOR | 2016-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 3 |
People by year
2025 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE D HANUS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| LAWRENCE M FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| DAVID H NADOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2024 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE D HANUS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| LAWRENCE M FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| DAVID H NADOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2023 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE D HANUS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| LAWRENCE M FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| DAVID H NADOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2022 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE D HANUS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| LAWRENCE M FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| DAVID H NADOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2021 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE D HANUS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| LAWRENCE M FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| DAVID H NADOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2020 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE D HANUS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| LAWRENCE M FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| DAVID H NADOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2019 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE D HANUS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| LAWRENCE M FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| DAVID H NADOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2018 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE D HANUS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| LAWRENCE M FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| DAVID H NADOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2017 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE D HANUS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| LAWRENCE M FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| DAVID H NADOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
2016 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE D HANUS | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| LAWRENCE M FRIEDMAN | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
| DAVID H NADOFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 3 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2025 · 1 contributor · $82K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEORGE AND BARBARA HANUS FOUNDATION | Person | CHICAGO, IL | $82,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2025 · filing |
2024 · 1 contributor · $74K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEORGE AND BARBARA HANUS FOUNDATION | Person | CHICAGO, IL | $74,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2024 · filing |
2023 · 2 contributors · $166K
2022 · 2 contributors · $170K
2021 · 1 contributor · $55K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEORGE AND BARBARA HANUS FOUNDATION | Person | CHICAGO, IL | $55,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2021 · filing |
2020 · 3 contributors · $106K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEORGE AND BARBARA HANUS FOUNDATION | Person | CHICAGO, IL | $71,600 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2020 · filing |
| 3 | Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum Nage | Person | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2020 · filing |
| 2 | KKR Financial | Person | Chicago, IL | $14,500 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2020 · filing |
2019 · 1 contributor · $60K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEORGE BARBARA HANUS FOUNDATION | Person | CHICAGO, IL | $60,154 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2019 · filing |
2018 · 2 contributors · $60K
2017 · 1 contributor · $84K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEORGE BARBARA HANUS FOUNDATION | Person | CHICAGO, IL | $84,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2017 · filing |
2016 · 2 contributors · $92K
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $82,000 | $80,690 | $2,873 | $2,873 | $82,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $74,000 | $87,455 | $1,563 | $1,563 | $74,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $166,000 | $159,208 | $15,018 | $15,018 | $166,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $170,015 | $163,877 | $8,225 | $8,225 | $170,015 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $55,000 | $65,429 | $2,088 | $2,088 | $55,000 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $106,100 | $93,975 | $12,516 | $12,516 | $106,100 | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $60,154 | $59,220 | $854 | $854 | $60,154 | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $60,500 | $64,189 | -$80 | -$80 | $60,500 | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $84,000 | $80,267 | $3,609 | $3,609 | $84,000 | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $91,788 | $94,763 | -$124 | -$124 | $91,500 | - | - | - | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- JEWISH BROADCASTING NETWORK CORPORATION Chicago, IL · 3 people in common (David H Nadoff, George D Hanus, Lawrence M Friedman)
- SFJEC FOUNDATION Chicago, IL · 3 people in common (David H Nadoff, George D Hanus, Lawrence M Friedman)
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUES HEAVEN FOUNDATION INC | IL | A23 | $70,078 | $84,348 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| RAJAVEENA SCHOOL OF MUSIC FOUNDATION | IL | A23 | $80,858 | $67,576 | INSTRUCTOR | $47,500 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SUFI COMMUNITY CENTER | IL | A23 | $90,097 | $61,789 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LITHUANIAN EDUCATION COUNCIL OF THE USA | IL | A23 | $100,092 | $91,446 | CHAIR (AS OF 10/23/24) | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VESELICA SLOVAK CULTURAL ORGANIZATION | IL | A23 | $89,848 | $67,317 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ALBANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF ILLINOIS | IL | A23 | $93,389 | $78,599 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ENOSIS OF HELLENIC-AMERICAN ORGANIZATION | IL | A23 | $105,599 | $111,450 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| NATIONAL INDO-AMERICAN MUSEUM | IL | A23 | $86,882 | $216,521 | Pres / Treas | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS-ZAMNAI | IL | A23 | $76,117 | $68,663 | ZAMNAI President | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MEXICAN FOLKLORIC DANCE COMPANY OF CHICAGO INC | IL | A23 | $84,858 | $109,152 | ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LABOR DAY FUTURE INC | IL | A23 | $70,617 | $68,197 | President - Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| UKRAINIAN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO INC | IL | A23 | $101,529 | $131,993 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ONE LAWNDALE ARTS & ACTIVISM INCUBATOR | IL | A23 | $78,539 | $63,801 | President/CEO | $10,500 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CHICAGO JAPANESE AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY | IL | A23 | $88,741 | $35,399 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CHICAGO NORTH CHINESE SCHOOL | IL | A23 | $79,086 | $74,540 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| OLIVE TREE ARTS NETWORK NFP | IL | A23 | $78,747 | $52,350 | Board Chair | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BLUE LOTUS TRIBE NFP | IL | A23 | $77,853 | $71,765 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| JUNETEENTH ILLINOIS INC NFP | IL | A23 | $77,642 | $51,755 | BOARD PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| KURDISH CULTURAL CENTER OF ILLINOIS | IL | A23 | $89,980 | $76,122 | Co-President | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE KOREAN AMERICAN SCHOOL OF HERITAGE & CULTURE | IL | A23 | $73,976 | $62,805 | DIRECTOR | $21,752 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SAKURA-KAI | IL | A23 | $91,878 | $92,925 | PRINCIPAL | $17,302 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CHICAGO NORTHWEST SUBURBAN CHINESE SCHOOL | IL | A23 | $71,957 | $57,392 | Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DENNEHY PARENTS CLUB NFP INC | IL | A23 | $69,627 | $75,547 | Treasurer | $0 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HISPANIC WOMEN OF SPRINGFIELD | IL | A23 | $96,884 | $134,017 | PRESIDENT | $38,610 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SLOVENIAN CULTURAL CENTER | IL | A23 | $103,151 | $69,094 | DIRECTOR | $15,000 | Same NTEE code A23, revenue within 2x, same state |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990PF · $80,690 spent · pay $59,250 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $59,250 | 73.4% | |
| Taxes | $12,031 | 14.9% | |
| Fees: other professional | $6,455 | 8.0% | |
| Other expenses | $2,954 | 3.7% | |
| Total | $80,690 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990PF · $87,455 spent · pay $50,362 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $50,362 | 57.6% | |
| Fees: other professional | $29,427 | 33.6% | |
| Taxes | $5,928 | 6.8% | |
| Other expenses | $1,738 | 2.0% | |
| Total | $87,455 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $159,208 spent · pay $47,400 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other professional | $107,854 | 67.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $47,400 | 29.8% | |
| Other expenses | $2,595 | 1.6% | |
| Taxes | $1,359 | 0.9% | |
| Total | $159,208 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $163,877 spent · pay $47,400 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other professional | $106,112 | 64.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $47,400 | 28.9% | |
| Other expenses | $6,739 | 4.1% | |
| Taxes | $3,626 | 2.2% | |
| Total | $163,877 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $65,429 spent · pay $47,400 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $47,400 | 72.4% | |
| Fees: other professional | $11,874 | 18.1% | |
| Taxes | $3,161 | 4.8% | |
| Other expenses | $2,994 | 4.6% | |
| Total | $65,429 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $93,975 spent · pay $51,026 · grants $0 · events $399
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $44,294 | 47.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $39,649 | 42.2% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $6,732 | 7.2% | |
| Other expenses | $2,901 | 3.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $399 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $93,975 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $59,220 spent · pay $50,374 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $47,400 | 80.0% | |
| Other expenses | $4,761 | 8.0% | |
| Fees: other professional | $4,085 | 6.9% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $2,974 | 5.0% | |
| Total | $59,220 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $64,189 spent · pay $51,026 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $47,400 | 73.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $10,565 | 16.5% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $3,626 | 5.6% | |
| Other expenses | $2,598 | 4.0% | |
| Total | $64,189 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $80,267 spent · pay $51,026 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $47,400 | 59.1% | |
| Fees: other professional | $26,691 | 33.3% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $3,626 | 4.5% | |
| Other expenses | $2,550 | 3.2% | |
| Total | $80,267 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990PF · $94,763 spent · pay $52,617 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $47,400 | 50.0% | |
| Fees: other professional | $32,823 | 34.6% | |
| Other expenses | $9,323 | 9.8% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $5,217 | 5.5% | |
| Total | $94,763 | 100% |
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