United States Association For Unhcr is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (Q42) the organization is classified as: United Nations Associations, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, United States Association For Unhcr employed 81 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United States Association For Unhcr is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, United States Association For Unhcr generated $147.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $146.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, United States Association For Unhcr has awarded 53 individual grants totaling $22,915,232. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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USA FOR UNHCR PROTECTS REFUGEES AND EMPOWERS THEM WITH HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAMS:USA FOR UNHCR (U4U) RAISES FUNDS AND MOBILIZES RESOURCES TO SUPPORT REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A ROBUST SUPPORT NETWORK FOR REFUGEES DURING THEIR TRANSITION INTO NEW COMMUNITIES. THEY FACILITATE VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE RESETTLEMENT PROCESS, INCLUDING INITIAL PLACEMENT, HOUSING SUPPORT, AND COMPREHENSIVE ORIENTATION ABOUT LIFE IN THEIR NEW LOCATION.THESE PROGRAMS ALSO EMPHASIZE SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING REFUGEES WITH NECESSARY TOOLS AND RESOURCES, SUCH AS LANGUAGE CLASSES, JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION SUPPORT, AND ACCESS HEALTH SERVICES. U4U STRIVES TO EMPOWER REFUGEES, HELPING THEM BECOME ACTIVE, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.FURTHERMORE, U4U WORKS CLOSELY WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO FOSTER POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN REFUGEES AND THEIR NEW NEIGHBORS. THE OVERARCHING GOAL IS TO CREATE A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT WHERE REFUGEES CAN REBUILD THEIR LIVES IN SAFETY AND DIGNITY.
GIFT-IN-KIND PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:U4U'S GIFT-IN-KIND PROGRAMS PROVIDE A PLATFORM FOR INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE NON-MONETARY DONATIONS TO SUPPORT REFUGEES. THESE GIFTS CAN RANGE FROM CLOTHES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO SERVICES LIKE LANGUAGE TRAINING.U4U WORKS DILIGENTLY WITH DONORS TO ENSURE THEIR GIFTS ALIGN WITH THE CURRENT NEEDS OF THE REFUGEE COMMUNITY. UPON RECEIPT OF DONATIONS, ITEMS ARE CAREFULLY SORTED, ORGANIZED, AND DISTRIBUTED TO REFUGEES IN NEED. THIS PROGRAM NOT ONLY DELIVERS CRUCIAL MATERIAL SUPPORT TO REFUGEES BUT ALSO STRENGTHENS TIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, FOSTERING A SENSE OF UNITY AND COOPERATION.
REFUGEE AWARENESS ACTIVITIES:REFUGEE AWARENESS ACTIVITIES AIM TO CULTIVATE EMPATHY, UNDERSTANDING, AND SUPPORT FOR REFUGEES WITHIN THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THESE ACTIVITIES ENCOMPASS A RANGE OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES, SUCH AS INFORMATIVE SEMINARS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE EVENTS.BY SHARING REFUGEE STORIES AND EXPERIENCES, U4U STRIVES TO DISPEL COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS AND PROMOTE A MORE ACCURATE AND NUANCED UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHALLENGES REFUGEES FACE. THIS PROGRAM ALSO ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS, AND OTHER INITIATIVES THAT DIRECTLY SUPPORT REFUGEES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mark Wallace Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Kelly Blevins Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
William Ball Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Yasmin Causer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Liberty Vittert Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jane Meseck Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Mr Strategic Services Inc Digital/social Media Strategy/advertisin | 12/30/23 | $7,403,609 |
Good360 Us G.i.k. Material Mgmt. Services | 12/30/23 | $3,638,049 |
Rwt Production Llc Printing Services | 12/30/23 | $3,220,235 |
Global Faces Direct Corp Fundraising Services | 12/30/23 | $898,478 |
Damco Usa Inc G.i.k. Logistics Services | 12/30/23 | $635,628 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $1,006,497 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $146,169,149 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $70,193,495 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $147,175,646 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $489,792 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$13,708 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $147,651,730 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,318,183 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $99,100 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $103,730,015 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,402,560 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,402,560 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,439,932 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $600,150 |
Other employee benefits | $1,153,348 |
Payroll taxes | $692,922 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $73,753 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $53,767 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,164,985 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,948,972 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,074,768 |
Office expenses | $210,642 |
Information technology | $992,647 |
Royalties | $539,965 |
Occupancy | $825,319 |
Travel | $491,982 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $517,965 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $298,667 |
Insurance | $60,745 |
All other expenses | $629,229 |
Total functional expenses | $146,362,750 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $432,817 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $19,679,766 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,935,754 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $4,960,613 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $836,277 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $174,222 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,978,471 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,711,162 |
Total assets | $42,709,082 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,495,413 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,960,613 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $13,301,568 |
Total liabilities | $21,757,594 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $19,126,518 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,824,970 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $42,709,082 |
Over the last fiscal year, United States Association For Unhcr has awarded $4,318,183 in support to 14 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CHURCH WORLD SERVICE INC PURPOSE: REFUGEE PROGRAMS | $67,000 |
HELLO NEIGHBOR PURPOSE: REFUGEE PROGRAMS | $358,500 |
HELLO FUTURE PURPOSE: REFUGEE PROGRAMS | $100,000 |
GOOD360 PURPOSE: REFUGEE AND GIFT-IN-KIND PROGRAMS | $231,826 |
GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT MISSION PURPOSE: GIFT-IN-KIND PROGRAMS | $221,979 |
MY NEW RED SHOES PURPOSE: GIFT-IN-KIND PROGRAMS | $135,256 |