United States Fund For Unicef
83% goes to programs $10 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
United States Fund For Unicef is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1949, with $835,217,861 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
125 Maiden Lane 10th Flr, New York, NY, 10038 EIN 13-1760110 Since 1949
Revenue (FY2024)
$835.2M
▲ 15.9% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$594.1M
Net assets
$441.8M
Employees
379
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating83% to programs · $10 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 States Fund For Unicef: 83% to programs · $10 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +29% 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 States Fund For Unicef: 9 mo reserves · +29% margin earns a A 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 States Fund For Unicef: 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 States Fund For Unicef: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The organization's mission is to relentlessly pursue a better world for every child.
What they do
Public information: unicef usa has rallied the american public to support the world's most vulnerable children, reaching hundreds of thousands of supporters through issue-oriented videos, television and public radio service announcements, a variety of press and publications, the internet via our website (www.unicefusa.org) and other mobile and social platforms. the unicef usa communications team works relentlessly to educate the public about the challenges facing the world's children. this year, children and adults added meaning to their halloween-ing by supporting our trademark fundraiser, trick-or-treat for unicef. tens of thousands of companies and individuals were informed about the work of unicef and unicef usa through in-person and other events, speakers' series and program visits. together, uusa and its supporters were able to harness a collective, global voice to improve the lives of children.
Advocacy: unicef usa engages in education and advocacy related to child rights, both domestic and international, international development, and humanitarian assistance with the objective of ensuring every child is healthy, educated, protected, and respected. unicef usa also works with partners, volunteers, influencers, coalitions, and other stakeholders to rally the american public to support unicef's global work and public policy priorities. finally, unicef usa works with u.s. policymakers to advance federal and state policies that positively impact children and to secure funding from the u.s. government in support of international development and humanitarian aid.
Contact & location
- Address
- 125 Maiden Lane 10th Flr, New York, NY, 10038
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- International Peace & Security
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $475.6M (FY2013) to $835.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $72.7MNet assets $441.8M
Operating margin
28.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$514.5M
Total liabilities
$72.7M
Net assets
$441.8M
Salaries & benefits
$53.5M
9% of expenses
Board members
18
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $835,217,861▲15.9% | $594,076,448▼18.4% | $441,767,149▲130% | $514,509,936▲87.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $720,404,955▼13.1% | $727,680,750▼15.2% | $191,995,177▼4.6% | $275,185,035▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $829,050,932▼21.9% | $857,921,084▼13.8% | $201,219,658▼11.3% | $295,994,448▼33.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,061,946,827▲108% | $995,720,663▲108% | $226,943,128▲32.2% | $445,451,590▲42.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $510,721,032▼11.0% | $479,181,624▼18.6% | $171,643,426▲24.9% | $313,758,367▼20.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $573,865,026▲6.6% | $588,576,039▲13.0% | $137,394,243▼9.0% | $394,704,546▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $538,517,959▼5.0% | $520,829,209▼4.9% | $150,958,844▲14.4% | $406,758,577▲64.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $567,056,368▲19.6% | $547,800,710▲15.0% | $131,964,964▲17.7% | $247,213,249▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $473,933,337▼14.3% | $476,195,828▼12.8% | $112,137,812▼1.8% | $231,115,739▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $553,250,245▲10.6% | $545,844,767▲3.1% | $114,145,994▲6.0% | $216,632,370▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $500,119,774▲5.2% | $529,274,354▲28.1% | $107,675,168▼21.7% | $236,806,150▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $475,591,950 | $413,154,382▲38.7% | $137,587,894▲85.7% | $258,125,021▲64.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $297,954,807▲45.6% | $74,080,497▲22.2% | $157,177,108▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $204,636,266▼16.3% | $60,618,826▲12.3% | $143,789,814▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $244,547,822▲0.8% | $53,976,957▲20.2% | $138,970,269▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $242,679,396 | $44,909,263 | $118,878,817 | 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: Michael J Nyenhuis — $928,033 (0.16% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J Nyenhuis | Director/president/ceo | 54 | $928,033 |
| Cristina Shapiro-alster | Chief Strategy Officer & Pres. of If4c | 20 | $486,743 |
| Michele Walsh | Evp, Asst. Secretary | 54 | $456,704 |
| Jessica Leinwand | Clogc-chief Legal Officer and General Counsel | 52 | $437,968 |
| Shelley Effman | Chief Marketing Officer | 50 | $363,578 |
| Michael Klompus | Chief People & Operations Officer | 50 | $362,856 |
| Michael S Chen | Cfo/assistant Treasurer | 54 | $362,022 |
| Darla Silva | Chief Program Officer | 50 | $332,914 |
| Shannon Congemi | Vp - Technology | 50 | $297,685 |
| Helene L Vallone-raffaele | Vp - Donor Strategy & Experience (until 2/19/25) | 50 | $264,796 |
| Brian Meyers | Vp- Philanthropy | 50 | $254,171 |
| Kristi Burnham | Vp - Employee Engagement & Development | 50 | $251,467 |
| Leslie Goldman | Vp - Global Cause Partnership (until 1/17/25) | 50 | $242,904 |
| Maria Middleton | Controller/assistant Treasurer | 50 | $200,973 |
| Aaron Mitchell | Director | 1 | — |
| Andrew Hohns Phd | Director | 1 | — |
| Bernard Taylor | Director/chair | 2 | — |
| Brannigan Thompson | Director | 1 | — |
| Carol J Hamilton | Director | 1 | — |
| Ewout Steenbergen | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Marketeam | Direct Mail Fundraising | $21,326,096 |
| Delve Partners LLC | Advertising and Promotion | $16,795,032 |
| Google LLC | Advertising | $6,018,348 |
| Meta Platforms Inc (formerly Facebook) | Advertising | $3,095,676 |
| Blue State Digital | Digital Marketing Services | $2,152,000 |
Grants received · $888.3M total
901 grants to United States Fund For Unicef totaling $888.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavi Alliance | Partner support | 2024 | $87,688,260 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $5,532,094 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | International development | 2024 | $2,837,000 |
| Gates Philanthropy Partners | Polio eradication | 2024 | $1,150,005 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $1,078,636 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $883,750 |
| American Endowment Foundation | International | 2024 | $850,675 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $377,195 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $374,156 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, international/foreign affairs | 2024 | $362,268 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $342,000 |
| Campaign For Tobacco-free Kids | Tobacco control grant | 2024 | $274,075 |
| New Venture Fund | International development and foreign affairs | 2024 | $242,449 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $229,050 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $200,000 |
Grants made · $17.3M in FY2024
5 grants totaling $17.3M in FY2024. All grants made by United States Fund For Unicef →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unicef USA Impact Fund For Children Inc | The unicef usa impact fund for children exists to develop and implement financial solutions to ensure every child is healthy, educated, protected, and respected. we believe truly scalable, long-term impact will only be accomplished when we complement philanthropy by engaging the vast capital pools across financial markets to work for every child. if4c's largest offering is the bridge fund, which uses debt to fast-track critical funding to the field to eliminate cash gaps and provide uninterrupted and expedited access to critical programs for children. | $15,015,418 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Funds will be used to publish a comprehensive analysis of mortality trends, coverage, & drivers of reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, & adolescent health, as well as nutrition to inform equitable progress to the sustainable development goals. | $1,187,228 |
| United Nations Foundation Inc | Funds will be used to support lmics with hss through the lens of non-communicable diseases. | $980,000 |
| Avenir Health Inc | Funds will be used for gates countdown to 2030 2.0 to provide rigorous analyses on global, regional and country progress on women's children's and adolescents' health and support countries' capacity for data analysis. | $79,085 |
| New York University | Funds will be used to develop a viable approach to generating timely mortality data using mobile phone surveys in low and lower-middle income countries. | $16,228 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is United States Fund For Unicef a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United States Fund For Unicef is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-1760110, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is United States Fund For Unicef's EIN?
- United States Fund For Unicef's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1760110.
- How much revenue does United States Fund For Unicef report?
- United States Fund For Unicef reported $835,217,861 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of United States Fund For Unicef's spending goes to programs?
- United States Fund For Unicef spends about 83% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does United States Fund For Unicef have?
- CharityIndex grades United States Fund For Unicef A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does United States Fund For Unicef's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on United States Fund For Unicef's latest Form 990 is $928,033, paid to Michael J Nyenhuis (Director/president/ceo).
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Data for United States Fund For Unicef (EIN 13-1760110) 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.