Unity Environmental University is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Gloucester, Maine, registered in 1966, with $86,719,160 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$86.7M
▲ 10.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$82.6M
Net assets
$70.6M
Employees
542
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Unity Environmental University: 94% to programs · $127 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Unity Environmental University: 10 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Unity Environmental University: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Unity Environmental University: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Education
Revenue grew from $20.5M (FY2013) to $86.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
4.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$107.2M
Total liabilities
$36.6M
Net assets
$70.6M
Salaries & benefits
$19.1M
23% of expenses
Board members
11
10 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,719,160▲10.0% | $82,579,688▲24.3% | $70,600,489▲10.0% | $107,177,878▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $78,824,720▲33.3% | $66,417,931▲24.0% | $64,195,920▲27.3% | $90,752,974▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $59,113,571▲40.5% | $53,545,309▲46.6% | $50,417,938▲14.3% | $75,280,623▲23.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $42,065,118▲50.8% | $36,517,048▲61.6% | $44,095,051▲8.0% | $60,797,905▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $27,891,270▼11.3% | $22,602,795▼28.9% | $40,836,589▲22.8% | $57,062,200▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $31,428,666▲1.5% | $31,778,804▲3.1% | $33,241,891▼1.6% | $52,974,562▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $30,954,969▼1.9% | $30,824,562▲8.2% | $33,790,444▼2.4% | $50,710,487▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $31,550,047▲12.3% | $28,480,743▲7.8% | $34,609,371▲12.8% | $51,727,325▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $28,093,007▲15.0% | $26,425,037▲9.5% | $30,691,389▲12.7% | $48,872,001▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $24,418,224▲7.7% | $24,123,678▲5.4% | $27,234,051▼4.7% | $47,493,266▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $22,664,161▲10.3% | $22,896,763▲11.1% | $28,581,862▼3.1% | $42,602,252▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $20,546,409 | $20,604,809▲14.4% | $29,486,703▲4.9% | $38,555,813▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $18,014,574▲0.6% | $28,100,341▲5.6% | $32,206,978▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $17,911,087▲0.5% | $26,602,058▲72.9% | $30,846,564▲62.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $17,822,808 | $15,387,696 | $19,018,184 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Dr Melik Khoury — $578,476 (0.70% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Melik Khoury | President & Ceo | 80 | $578,476 |
| Dr Erika Latty | President of the Enterprise | 60 | $271,619 |
| Denise Young | Executive Vp of Education Outcomes | 40 | $165,748 |
| Gabrielle Funk | Chief of People, Persev., & Planet | 40 | $142,185 |
| Dr Jennifer Cartier | Exec. Vp of Education Solutions | 40 | $133,897 |
| Dr Heidi Wilkes | Chief Learning Officer | 40 | $130,616 |
| Thomas Dressler | Director of the Business Office | 40 | $118,058 |
| Andy Brooks | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dr Elizabeth Dahlen | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Holly Logue | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Howard Johnson | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Jacqueline Sturdivant | Trustee | 1 | — |
| J Michael Pierce | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Keith Martin | Past Trustee | 1 | — |
| Leon Wyden | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Luke Muzzy | Past Trustee | 1 | — |
| Marc Bane | Past Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michael Fortier | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Molly Ruffle | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Sharon Reishus | Chair | 5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Education Dynamics LLC | Student Recruitment | $16,713,225 |
| The Computer Company Inc | It Support | $2,071,534 |
| Advance Local Media | Student Recruitment | $1,345,758 |
| Abm Industries Incorporated-abm Industry | Facility Services | $820,450 |
| Securitas Security Services USA Inc | Security Services | $337,032 |
11 grants to Unity Environmental University totaling $188K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Education | 2024 | $18,280 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Undergraduate colleges | 2023 | $12,310 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Scholarships & student financial aid | 2022 | $16,620 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Undergraduate colleges | 2021 | $15,900 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Undergraduate colleges | 2020 | $15,840 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Undergraduate colleges | 2019 | $10,560 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Undergraduate colleges | 2018 | $10,330 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Undergraduate colleges | 2017 | $10,330 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Higher education | 2016 | $12,790 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Undergraduate colleges | 2015 | $55,610 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | For scholarship support | 2014 | $9,430 |
1 grant totaling $840K in FY2023. All grants made by Unity Environmental University →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ecology Learning Center | General support of organization's mission | $840,033 |
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Data for Unity Environmental University (EIN 01-0275130) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.