United Nations Foundation Inc
88% goes to programs $13 to raise $100 Strong reserves
United Nations Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1998, with $77,013,346 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
1750 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Ste 300, Washington, DC, 20006 EIN 58-2368165 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$77.0M
▼ 32.1% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$141.1M
Net assets
$218.9M
Employees
358
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $13 to raise $100
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 United Nations Foundation Inc: 88% to programs · $13 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · -83% margin
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 United Nations Foundation Inc: 19 mo reserves · -83% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 United Nations Foundation Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
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 United Nations Foundation Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
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What they do
Climate, energy & environment: the united nations foundation's climate & environment program works with the united nations and partners to address environmental challenges like climate change. it works with a wide network of partners to generate fresh ideas, resources, and partnerships to promote solutions for a healthy planet, including through advocacy.
Girls and women: the united nations foundation's girls & women program works with the united nations and partners to address challenges related to gender equality. it works with a wide network of partners to generate fresh ideas,resources, and partnerships to promote solutions for the equality of girls and women, including through advocacy.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1750 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Ste 300, Washington, DC, 20006
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $230.8M (FY2013) to $77.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $66.2MNet assets $218.9M
Operating margin
-83.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$285.1M
Total liabilities
$66.2M
Net assets
$218.9M
Salaries & benefits
$39.2M
28% of expenses
Board members
18
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,013,346▼32.1% | $141,106,169▲10.7% | $218,869,685▼20.7% | $285,077,061▼13.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $113,423,820▲5.9% | $127,465,638▼8.3% | $275,902,622▲3.2% | $329,134,648▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $107,148,918▲23.5% | $139,050,082▲15.3% | $267,389,454▼21.2% | $315,410,137▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $86,770,336▼70.7% | $120,647,673▼57.1% | $339,185,618▼4.4% | $358,613,999▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $295,874,853▲148% | $281,328,455▲197% | $354,829,394▲11.9% | $375,786,692▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $119,227,500▲57.3% | $94,847,928▼14.0% | $317,150,182▲24.4% | $336,077,459▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $75,803,081▼17.5% | $110,244,837▼5.7% | $255,038,088▼15.1% | $276,822,085▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $91,856,402▼5.9% | $116,848,010▼0.2% | $300,462,033▲1.3% | $323,613,319▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $97,659,264▼3.5% | $117,040,619▼16.1% | $296,473,570▼7.1% | $320,983,405▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $101,198,453▼31.2% | $139,463,058▼5.7% | $319,220,505▼10.6% | $347,447,985▼8.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $147,183,981▼36.2% | $147,928,448▲7.3% | $357,151,557▲0.2% | $380,331,136▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $230,764,474 | $137,838,875▲2.2% | $356,606,885▲45.7% | $386,526,080▲42.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $134,850,608▲5.9% | $244,827,864▲5.9% | $270,882,893▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $127,292,648▲18.2% | $231,213,165▲35.5% | $237,753,991▲31.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $107,661,444 | $170,592,003 | $180,980,264 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Elizabeth Cousens — $387,565 (0.27% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Cousens | President & Ceo | 34 | $387,565 |
| Michelle Morse | Vp For Girls & Women Strategy | 40 | $315,610 |
| David Ohana | Chief Commn. Officer | 34 | $312,562 |
| Sofia Borges | Sr Vp & Head of Ny Office | 40 | $311,796 |
| Henry F De Sio Jr | Chief Operating Officer | 34 | $305,260 |
| Priya Vora | Chief Executive Officer, Dial | 40 | $293,537 |
| Dymphna Van Der Lans | Chief Executive Officer, Cca | 40 | $292,753 |
| Shenae Burgess | Chief Financial Officer | 34 | $253,763 |
| Charles Holliday | Director | 5 | — |
| Dr Frannie Leautier | Director | 5 | — |
| Edward Ndopu | Director | 5 | — |
| Fabio C Barbosa | Director | 5 | — |
| Hans Vestberg | Director | 5 | — |
| Her Majesty Queen Rania Al-abdullah | Director | 5 | — |
| Julio Frenk | Director | 5 | — |
| Kathryn Calvin Walters | Director | 5 | — |
| Laura Turner Seydel | Director | 5 | — |
| Marc Andre-blanchard | Director, Co-chair | 5 | — |
| Mark Malloch-brown | Director | 5 | — |
| Marti G Subrahmanyam | Director | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Velocity Global | Consultant | $2,630,706 |
| Velocity Global | Consultant | $2,630,706 |
| Sterling Media Limited | Consultant | $733,600 |
| Sterling Media Limited | Consultant | $733,600 |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP | Consultant | $630,378 |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP | Consultant | $630,378 |
| Eliasson Group | Consultant | $578,416 |
| Eliasson Group | Consultant | $578,416 |
| Droga5 | Consultant | $568,463 |
| Droga5 | Consultant | $568,463 |
Grants received · $125.4M total
218 grants to United Nations Foundation Inc totaling $125.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | Conservation and climate | 2024 | $5,285,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $2,040,000 |
| Rf Catalytic Capital Inc | To provide technical assistance | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| United States Fund For Unicef | Funds will be used to support lmics with hss through the lens of non-communicable diseases. | 2024 | $980,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $805,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $468,431 |
| United States Energy Foundation | To support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. | 2024 | $400,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Environment | 2024 | $150,000 |
| The Skoll Fund | Health | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Underwriters Laboratories Inc | General support | 2024 | $70,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General nonprofit support | 2024 | $52,000 |
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | Representing the annual 11-month stipend for the tom ford fellowship | 2024 | $45,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Philanthropy, charity and voluntarism promotion | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,528 |
Grants made · $66.8M in FY2024
184 grants totaling $66.8M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by United Nations Foundation Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Nations Fund For Intl Ptnrshps | Un strngthng | $4,211,942 |
| United Nations Fund For Intl Ptnrshps | Un strngthng | $4,211,942 |
| Population Council Inc | Girls & wmn | $2,676,309 |
| Population Council Inc | Girls & wmn | $2,676,309 |
| United Nations Fund For Intl Ptnrshps | Un strngthng | $1,923,990 |
| United Nations Fund For Intl Ptnrshps | Un strngthng | $1,923,990 |
| United Nations Fund For Intl Ptnrshps | Un strngthng | $1,738,500 |
| United Nations Fund For Intl Ptnrshps | Un strngthng | $1,738,500 |
| Hua Nani Partners | Environment | $1,550,000 |
| Hua Nani Partners | Environment | $1,550,000 |
| United Nations Fund For Intl Ptnrshps | Un strngthng | $1,484,817 |
| United Nations Fund For Intl Ptnrshps | Un strngthng | $1,484,817 |
| United Nations Fund For Intl Ptnrshps | Un strngthng | $1,395,000 |
| United Nations Fund For Intl Ptnrshps | Un strngthng | $1,395,000 |
| United Nations Fund For Intl Ptnrshps | Environment | $1,200,976 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is United Nations Foundation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Nations Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-2368165, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is United Nations Foundation Inc's EIN?
- United Nations Foundation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-2368165.
- How much revenue does United Nations Foundation Inc report?
- United Nations Foundation Inc reported $77,013,346 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of United Nations Foundation Inc's spending goes to programs?
- United Nations Foundation Inc spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does United Nations Foundation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades United Nations Foundation Inc C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does United Nations Foundation Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on United Nations Foundation Inc's latest Form 990 is $387,565, paid to Elizabeth Cousens (President & Ceo).
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Data for United Nations Foundation Inc (EIN 58-2368165) 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.