Nonprofit · EIN 31-1542973
GENERATIONS UNITED INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,700,596 | $4,354,337 | $346,259 | $2,903,880 | $927,368 | $1,976,512 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,316,451 | $4,240,823 | $75,628 | $2,917,772 | $1,332,734 | $1,585,038 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,274,606 | $4,538,514 | -$263,908 | $3,035,808 | $1,578,261 | $1,457,547 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,836,496
- of which government grants
- $2,379,852
- Program service revenue
- $824,087
- Investment income
- $35,439
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,694
- Other revenue
- $4,574
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $721,414
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $420,899
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,349,959
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,199,993
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $473
- Accounting fees
- $132,254
- Occupancy
- $222,000
- Travel
- $100,468
- Depreciation
- $3,128
- Program services (functional)
- $3,965,981
- Management and general (functional)
- $367,744
- Fundraising (functional)
- $20,612
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,917,772
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,903,880
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $927,368
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,976,512
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,807
- Publicly traded securities
- $750,735
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,299,327
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $677,185
- Gross receipts
- $4,703,426
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANA BELTRAN | DIRECTOR, GRANDFAMILIES & KINSHIP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,583 | $38,368 |
| DONNA BUTTS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 8/11/25) Officer | 40 | $177,766 | $12,991 |
| JAIA PETERSON LENT | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,305 | $29,611 |
| SHERI STEINIG | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,073 | $9,002 |
| KRISTEN KIEFER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM 8/11/25) Officer | 40 | $96,963 | $19,478 |
| LAUREN HACKNEY | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $105,259 | $8,442 |
| JOSEPH P CUTICELLI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA SPEARS | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW E MELMED | PAST BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA L KASTELIC PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY BURCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMSEY ALWIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERRI MASON HALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET MCULSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA COEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA B SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHERI BRADY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNETTE FRAGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANNY MELGOZA | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 9/30/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK MERIDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SINGELTARY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARVELL ADAMS JR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERNEST GONZALES | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 9/30/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE RAKOW | BOARD MEMBER (FROM 9/30/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA BUTTS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $218,238 | $24,950 |
| ANA BELTRAN | DIR, GRANDFAMILIES & KINSH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,107 | $29,506 |
| JAIA PETERSON LENT | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $147,090 | $27,064 |
| SHERI STEINIG | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,323 | $8,940 |
| JAMAL CLARK | ASSISTANT DIR. NAT. CTF OF GRANDFAMILIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,440 | $9,688 |
| ADAM HLAVA | DIR. OF FINANCE (UNTIL 6/2024) Officer | 40 | $66,396 | $4,567 |
| LAUREN HACKNEY | DIR. OF FINANCE (FROM 9/2024) Officer | 40 | $27,553 | $1,601 |
| JOSEPH P CUTICELLI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW E MELMED | PAST BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY BURCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA SPEARS | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA L KASTELIC PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMSEY ALWIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERRI MASON HALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET MCULSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA COEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARB QUAINTANCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA B SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI BRADY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNETTE FRAGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY MELGOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MERIDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JATRICE MARTEL GAITER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRENT STAMP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE SINGELTARY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA BUTTS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $203,254 | $21,483 |
| ANA BELTRAN | DIR, GRANDFAMILIES & KINSHIP SUPP. NETWORK Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,400 | $24,278 |
| JAIA PETERSON LENT | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,196 | $20,030 |
| ADAM HLAVA | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $112,666 | $14,871 |
| SHERI STEINIG | DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,424 | $7,860 |
| JAMARL CLARK | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,045 | $8,035 |
| JOSEPH P CUTICELLI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW E MELMED | PAST BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CODY BURCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JATRICE MARTEL GAITER | BOARD VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA L KASTELIC PHD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAMSEY ALWIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERRI MASON HALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET MCULSKY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA COEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARB QUAINTANCE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAMELA B SMITH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERI BRADY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNETTE FRAGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY MELGOZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK MERIDY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 80 F ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-1528
- In care of
- % BOOKKEEPER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KRISTEN KIEFER, 80 F STREET NW 5TH FL, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
- Signed the 990
- KRISTEN KIEFER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (202) 289-3979
- Website
- WWW.GU.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND OLDER PEOPLE THROUGH INTERGENERATIONAL COLLABORATION, PUBLIC POLICIES AND PROGRAMS FOR THE ENDURING BENEFIT FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- GRANDFAMILIES PROJECTS: THE ORGANIZATION'S NATIONAL CENTER ON GRANDFAMILIES WORKS TO PROMOTE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS TO HELP GRANDFAMILIES ADDRESS THE RANGE OF CHALLENGES THEY FACE INCLUDING THOSE RELATED TO HOUSING, LEGAL, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH, FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, AND FINANCIAL ISSUES.THE GRANDFAMILIES & KINSHIP SUPPORT NETWORK IS A NATIONAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER THAT HELPS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN STATES, TRIBES, AND TERRITORIES TO COLLABORATE AND WORK ACROSS JURISDICTIONAL AND SYSTEMIC BOUNDARIES TO IMPROVE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES IN WHICH GRANDPARENTS, OTHER RELATIVES, OR CLOSE FAMILY FRIENDS ARE RAISING CHILDREN. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED THROUGH INDIVIDUAL, TARGETED HELP TO GOVERNMENT AND NONPROFIT AGENCIES; PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING; LEARNING COLLABORATIVES; IN-DEPTH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE; AND THROUGH RESOURCES, TIPSHEETS, TOOLKITS, AND VIDEOS WHICH ARE HOUSED IN AN EXPANSIVE RESOURCE LIBRARY ON THE NETWORK'S WEBSITE. THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER IS FUNDED THROUGH A FIVE-YEAR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES' ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING (ACL).Expenses $3,021,352 · grants $721,414 · revenue $646,084
- PUBLIC EDUCATION: THE PROGRAM INCLUDES IDENTIFYING BEST INTERGENERATIONAL PRACTICES, PRODUCING REPORTS, SPEAKING AND WRITING, WORKING WITH THE MEDIA, AND SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS, THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINATIONS ACROSS GENERATIONS, AND THE NEED FOR SUPPORT FOR GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS A BIENNIAL CONFERENCE THAT FEATURES NEW RELEASES IN INTERGENERATIONAL RESEARCH, POLICIES AND PRACTICES.Expenses $459,091 · revenue $34,612
- INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS BRINGING CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND OLDER ADULTS TOGETHER, ACTS AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR INFORMATION ON DIFFERENT TYPES OF INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS, PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND MAKES A CASE FOR LOCAL PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD.Expenses $397,877 · revenue $74,992
- SPECIAL PROJECTS: THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIES TO CONNECT, SUPPORT, AND PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING ACROSS GENERATIONS AND OFTEN DOES THIS THROUGH SPECIAL PROJECTS.Expenses $13,105 · revenue $2,472
- MEMBERSHIP SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS HELP PROMOTE THE MISSION TO SERVE ALL GENERATIONS WHILE ELEVATING THEIR VISIBILITY AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IMPACTS ALL AGES.Expenses $74,556 · revenue $65,927
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1542973
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T20I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,903,880
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,703,426
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,700,596 | $4,354,337 | $2,903,880 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,316,451 | $4,240,823 | $2,917,772 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,274,606 | $4,538,514 | $3,035,808 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,244,007 | $3,622,964 | $3,671,351 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1542973).
Questions about GENERATIONS UNITED INC
- What is the EIN of GENERATIONS UNITED INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GENERATIONS UNITED INC is 31-1542973.
- Is GENERATIONS UNITED INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to GENERATIONS UNITED INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GENERATIONS UNITED INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GENERATIONS UNITED INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GENERATIONS UNITED INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GENERATIONS UNITED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KRISTEN KIEFER.
- Who are the officers and directors of GENERATIONS UNITED INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $155,583 (ANA BELTRAN, DIRECTOR, GRANDFAMILIES & KINSHIP).
- How much revenue does GENERATIONS UNITED INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,700,596, expenses of $4,354,337 and total assets of $2,903,880 at year end.
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