Program 1 · 3.4% of program spending · $3.9M in grants $4.2M
Scholarship
The 990 read · EIN 43-1243999 · KS · Fiscal year 2025
Unbound
Unbound: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
In its own words
“Unbound's mission is to support families and communities worldwide on their self-directed paths out of poverty.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $329K Ashley Hufft, 0.2% of spending
- Revenue
- $137.2M 97.1% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $135.1M 90.1% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $92.9M end of 2025
- Savings
- 8.3 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 117 employees, 3,542 volunteers
01 · Red flags
1 thing to look at.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
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Professional fundraisers kept most of what they raised
Fundraisers were paid $732,109 against $304,590 raised, more than they brought in. Likely flat fees or a filing error; check Schedule G.
Schedule G Part I, line 2b02 · Where $1 goes · 2025
Of each dollar it spent, 90.1¢ went to programs, as reported.
The split the charity filed.
Cost to raise $1
7¢
as reported
For each dollar donated, Unbound spent 7¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $133.3M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX03 · What it does
What it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
04 · The savings
Net assets: $41.7M to $92.9M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
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05 · Who gets paid
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
Ashley Hufft
President/CEO (non-Voting)
$328,715
Andrea Ewing
Chief Operating Officer
$212,148
Deborah Johns
Chief Growth Officer
$200,180
Martin Kraus
Treasurer (non-Voting)/CFO
$185,472
Dan Winholtz Pearson
Chief International Program Officer
$179,866
Rob Mcelroy
Chief Technology Officer
$175,815
Steven Martin
Vice President, Technology Infrastructure
$148,327
Jill Nelson
Secretary (non-Voting)/Fin Analysis Mgr
$94,296
Largest outside contractors
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Tfbok-Financial | Merchant services | $1,039,484 |
| Media Two Interactive LLC | Advertising | $797,444 |
| Givebridge | Fundraising services | $732,109 |
| Google LLC | Advertising | $303,328 |
| Bok-Financial | Banking services | $223,664 |
06 · Questions
The questions people ask about the Unbound.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Unbound CEO make?
Ashley Hufft, President/CEO (non-Voting), received $328,715 in reportable compensation in 2025, 0.2% of Unbound's $135.1M in spending.
Form 990 (2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Unbound donations go to programs?
Unbound reported 90.1% of 2025 spending as programs, 6.5% as fundraising and 3.4% as management.
Form 990 (2025), Part IXHow much money does Unbound have?
Net assets were $92.9M at the end of 2025, about 8.3 months of spending.
Form 990 (2025), Part XDoes Unbound have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: professional fundraisers kept most of what they raised. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
Form 990 (2025)07 · Sources and citing
Every number, traced.
Cite this page
Amir Arani, “Unbound: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/unbound/