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Atheists United is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1982 and headquartered at 2535 W Temple St in Los Angeles's historic Filipinotown. It is described as California's largest atheist member organization, serving atheists, agnostics, secular humanists, and allies across the state through community programs, advocacy, and direct service. Core programming includes a tiered membership program (Mercury through Jupiter at $2-$100/month), a monthly food distribution program (480,000 pounds distributed in 2025, valued at $78,000), the Meetup Network spanning San Fernando Valley, South Bay, and San Gabriel Valley, support groups (Recovering From Religion, SMART Recovery), a Secular Youth Group (Evolve), the Voices of Reason Choir, Atheist Adventures, Science Sundays, and the Atheist Street Pirates advocacy program that has removed over 6,000 illegal religious signs from public spaces.

The organization has no technology products, APIs, or AI capabilities; it relies on standard nonprofit management tools and operates a small mobile application for tracking illegal religious signage. Its revenue model is a blend of recurring membership dues, individual tax-deductible donations, event revenue (e.g., Time Travel Party tickets at $5-$15), and periodic fundraising campaigns. It is governed by a volunteer board and led by Executive Director Evan Clark, President Christine Jones, and Vice President Alrene Ríos. Following a 2018 bequest that funded the hiring of its first Executive Director, the organization executed a turnaround from a 'sclerotic and steadily shrinking' state into an active programmatic portfolio, and in 2024 restructured further into a more nimble, grassroots model.

Key partnerships include American Atheists and Pacific Unitarian Church (co-hosts of the 2025 Reimagining America Summit), the LA Regional Food Bank (food supply), Center for Inquiry Los Angeles (venue for distributions and meetings), and the LA LGBT Center (clothing drive beneficiary).

Name

atheists

Legal name

Atheists United

Website

https://atheistsunited.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Atheists United is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1982 in Los Angeles that organizes California's largest atheist community through tiered memberships, meetups, support groups, advocacy, and a monthly food distribution program serving food-insecure families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Advocacy Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

Keywords

• Atheist community organizing
• Secular advocacy services
• Nonprofit membership programs
• Community support groups
• Food distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The organization generates revenue through tiered membership programs with monthly or annual subscription payments. Membership levels range from $2/month (Mercury) to $100/month (Jupiter), with corresponding annual rates.
2. Donations: Atheists United accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting their mission of building atheist community and advocating for separation of church and state. The organization runs periodic fundraising campaigns and events.
3. Event Revenue: The organization generates revenue through ticket sales for community events such as the Time Travel Party, with tickets priced at $5 for members and $15 for general public, plus silent auction proceeds and drink donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Atheists United is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that builds atheist community in California through tiered membership programs, monthly food distributions, secular advocacy initiatives, social events, support groups, and educational programming. The organization operates a regional meetup network across Los Angeles and runs programs including atheist adventures, science education events, youth groups, recovery support groups, and advocacy campaigns such as tracking and removing illegal religious signage from public spaces.

Product overview

Atheists United operates as a nonprofit membership organization offering a unified portfolio of community programs and advocacy services rather than a technology product platform. The core offerings include: a multi-tiered membership program (Mercury through Jupiter levels); community programs such as Food Distribution, Atheist Adventures, Science Sundays, Voices of Reason Choir, Recovering From Religion support groups, SMART Recovery meetings, Secular Youth Group (Evolve), and a Drum Circle; advocacy initiatives including Atheist Street Pirates (illegal sign removal), AU Studios (media production), Highway Cleanups, and Scholarships; social events such as Community Parties (Time Travel Party, Speakeasy Party) at Heretic House, the Reimagining America Summit, and Speaker & Screenings; and a Meetup Network connecting regional groups across San Fernando Valley, South Bay, and Secular Latinos San Gabriel Valley. The organization also operates Heretic House as an event venue and is developing an Atheist Community Care Fund for emergency assistance. There are no technology products, APIs, or AI capabilities offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Tiered subscription membership offering engagement options, voting rights, and benefits for atheist community members across California.
• Food Distribution Monthly food distribution serving approximately 150-159 families per month through partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank; provides free groceries to community members regardless of religious background.
• Atheist Adventures Outdoor camping and hiking trips for community members, including excursions to locations such as Zion National Park, designed to build social bonds through shared experiences.
• Science Sundays Science education events featuring activities such as whale-watching excursions and expert-led astronomy talks with telescopes.
• Voices of Reason Choir Community singing group offering members opportunities for musical expression and social connection within the secular community.
• Recovering From Religion Support Group Support groups providing safe spaces for individuals transitioning away from religious beliefs to discuss emotional and identity issues.
• SMART Recovery Los Angeles Weekly support group meetings for recovery from addictive behaviors, co-hosted with SMART Recovery.
• Atheist Street Pirates Advocacy program that tracks and removes illegal religious signage from public spaces, having tracked 10,000 signs and removed 6,000.
• AU Studios Media and advocacy production unit creating content for organizational campaigns and community initiatives.
• Highway Cleanups Community service program organizing volunteer highway cleanup activities.
• Scholarships Educational scholarship program supporting students in the atheist community.
• Meetup Network Regional meetup groups across Los Angeles including San Fernando Valley, South Bay, Secular Latinos San Gabriel Valley, and Picnic in the Park events, hosting 200+ regional meetups annually.
• Secular Youth Group (Evolve) Weekly youth programming supporting teenagers through creativity, discussion, and community building.
• Reimagining America Summit Annual conference co-hosted with American Atheists and Pacific Unitarian Church featuring panels on education, local government, and religious pluralism.

Quantifiable outcome

• 480,000 pounds of food distributed, valued at $78,000, serving 549 people per monthly distribution
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American AtheistscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2025National partner for co-planning the Reimagining America Summit held June 20th. Nick Fish, President of American Atheists, was a featured speaker at the summit. This is a key partnership for advocacy and educational initiatives.
• Pacific Unitarian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2025Co-host of the Reimagining America Summit on June 20th. Venue provider and interfaith partner for the event exploring religious pluralism and democratic values.
• American Empathy ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTime Travel Party event is part of the American Empathy Project nationwide day of action showing that empathy is stronger than cruelty. Joint event supporting LGBTQ+ communities.
• L.A. Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary supplier for monthly food distribution program. Provides most food at no cost through their distribution program. Atheists United picks up food monthly and distributes to community members.
• Black Skeptics Los AngelesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOVID-19 emergency relief partner. Atheists United organized a virtual 5K fundraiser that raised $2,075 to support BSLA's emergency assistance fund for secular communities of color.
• Center for Inquiry Los AngelescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for monthly food distribution. Provides parking lot space at their facility for community food distribution events.
• Los Angeles LGBT CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeneficiary of gender-inclusive clothing drive at Time Travel Party. Event provides free admission or drinks in exchange for clothing donations meeting the center's guidelines.
• Interfaith Youth AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Jessica Spence Moss, Director of Interfaith Youth Alliance, was a featured speaker at the Reimagining America Summit focusing on interfaith dialogue.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Atheists: Largest national atheist advocacy organization in the US. Strategic partner of Atheists United for the Reimagining America Summit; directly comparable in mission, advocacy focus, and grassroots community building.
• Center for Inquiry: National secular organization promoting reason, science, and secular values. Provides venue partnership to Atheists United's food distribution; comparable in programming breadth (community, advocacy, education) and secular mission.
• American Humanist Association: National humanist organization that awarded Atheists United the Heart of Humanism Award. Directly comparable in promoting secular ethical frameworks, community organizing, and advocacy for separation of church and state.
• Freedom From Religion Foundation: National nonprofit focused on separation of church and state with strong legal advocacy arm. Comparable in member-driven model, focus on First Amendment issues, and grassroots mobilization of non-religious constituents.
• Secular Coalition for America: National lobbying coalition for secular policy advocacy. Comparable in political advocacy focus and coalition-building among secular organizations; serves similar function as advocacy arm for member organizations.
• Recovering from Religion: National nonprofit providing peer support and resources for individuals leaving religion. Atheists United hosts a local chapter of this organization; directly comparable in providing community support for people exiting religious frameworks.
• Atheist Alliance of America: National federation of atheist and secular groups across the US. Comparable as umbrella organization supporting local atheist communities and providing programming resources for grassroots chapters.

Emerging players

• Secular Student Alliance: Youth-focused organization supporting secular student groups on college campuses. Comparable in mission and demographic focus on young secular individuals, though concentrated in higher education rather than adult community building.

Regional players

• Black Skeptics Los Angeles: Local Los Angeles secular organization focused on communities of color. Partnered with Atheists United on COVID-19 emergency relief; comparable in regional community organizing for secular and skeptical audiences in LA.

Broad incumbents

• The Satanic Temple: National secular activist organization using religious framing for advocacy and community. Comparable in high-profile advocacy tactics, legal activism around church-state issues, and building engaged member communities around secular identity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/atheistsunitedla
• Instagraminstagram.com/atheistsunitedla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atheistsunited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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