United Nations Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $375.8m
- Revenue
- $295.9m
- Investments
- $142.2m
- Employees
- 359
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 58-2368165
Organization Overview
United Nations Foundation Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (Q11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, United Nations Foundation Inc employed 359 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Nations Foundation Inc 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 12/2020, United Nations Foundation Inc generated $295.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $281.3m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 12.4% per year over the past 6 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 2015, United Nations Foundation Inc has awarded 347 individual grants totaling $98,937,666. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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UNF SUPPORTS UN CAUSES AND ACTIVITIES. WE ARE AN ADVOCATE FOR THE UN AND A PLATFORM FOR CONNECTING PEOPLE, IDEAS AND RESOURCES TO HELP THE UN SOLVE GLOBAL PROBLEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GLOBAL HEALTH: THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAM ASSISTS THE UNITED NATIONS IN ITS EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE MEANS AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND THAT MAJOR GLOBAL HEALTH PRIORITIES ARE ADVANCED, INCLUDING IN THE CONTEXT OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS UNIVERSALLY AGREED IN 2015. THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAM WORKS WITH KEY UN AGENCIES ON PRIORITIES THAT INCLUDE DECREASING CHILDHOOD MORTALITY THROUGH PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE TO CONTROL INFECTIOUS DISEASES SUCH AS POLIO, MEASLES, AND MALARIA, AS WELL AS COVID-19 AND OTHER GLOBAL HEALTH THREATS. TOGETHER WITH UNITED NATIONS PARTNERS SUCH AS THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, UNICEF, THE UN REFUGEE AGENCY, THE GLOBAL FUND, AND GAVI, AS WELL AS DIVERSE PRIVATE SECTOR AND CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS, THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION HAS SUPPORTED THE MEASLES & RUBELLA INITIATIVE, UNITED TO BEAT MALARIA (FORMERLY NOTHING BUT NETS), THE GLOBAL-POLIO ERADICATION INITIATIVE, AND THE COVID-19 SOLIDARITY RESPONSE FUND.
CLIMATE, ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT : THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S CLIMATE, ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS TO HELP LEAD THE WORLD'S TRANSITION TO A ZERO CARBON ECONOMY, INCLUDING IN THE CONTEXT OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS UNIVERSALLY AGREED IN 2015. IT SUPPORTS SCIENCE-BASED INSTITUTIONS LIKE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PANEL ON CLIMATE CHANGE, CONVENES COALITIONS OF LEADING THINKERS AND ACTORS TO SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES AND ADDRESS CHALLENGES POSED BY THIS TRANSFORMATION, AND WORKS WITH DIVERSE PARTNERS FROM THE PRIVATE SECTOR AND CIVIL SOCIETY TO SUPPORT BETTER MANAGEMENT OF THE CLIMATE AND OTHER NATURAL SYSTEMS CRITICAL TO HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH.
WOMEN AND POPULATION: THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S WOMEN AND POPULATION PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS, PRIVATE SECTOR AND CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS TO ADVANCE GENDER EQUITY AND SUPPORT ACHIEVEMENT OF UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS, INCLUDING IN THE CONTEXT OF THE UNIVERSALLY AGREED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN 2015. THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S WOMEN AND POPULATION PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS AND PRIVATE SECTOR AND CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNER TO ADVANCE EQUITY FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN, ADDRESS THE RIGHTS AND NEEDS OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS, INCREASE AVAILABILITY OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES, AND ADVOCATING FOR EMPIRICALLY-BASED STRATEGIES THAT ADDRESS CHALLENGES POSED BY INSUFFICIENT AVAILABILITY OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Cousens President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 34 | $360,746 |
Sofia Borges Senior Vice President | 40 | $290,621 | |
Dymphna Van Der Lans Chief Executive Officer, Gacc | 40 | $290,603 | |
Andrew Axelrod Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 34 | $286,607 |
Rajesh Mirchandani Chief Communic. Officer | 40 | $284,294 | |
Michelle Morse VP For Girls & Women Strategy | 40 | $265,352 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Velocity Global Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $743,144 |
Davis Pickrenseydel Sneed Llp Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $423,076 |
Dalberg Consulting Us Llc Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $1,527,600 |
Apco Worldwide Inc Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $494,000 |
River Path Associates Limited Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $474,051 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $281,195,084 |
| Investment income | $460,985 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $502,994 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $12,080,234 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $295,874,853 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $182,453,141 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,819,496 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $24,376,760 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,597,933 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,199,186 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,123,905 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $687,349 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $411,555 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $452,889 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,032,176 |
| Fees for services: Other | $20,731,822 |
| Advertising and promotion | $40,785 |
| Office expenses | $957,589 |
| Information technology | $318,103 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,771,576 |
| Travel | $745,463 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,058,485 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,050,627 |
| Insurance | $155,172 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $281,328,455 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,404 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $83,551,811 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $90,456,938 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,809,259 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,497,354 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $51,552,175 |
| Investments—other securities | $142,155,361 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $375,786,692 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,624,529 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $13,332,769 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $20,957,298 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $354,829,394 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United Nations Foundation Inc has awarded $21,846,550 in support to 72 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNITED NATIONS FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS PURPOSE: UN STRNGTHNG | $3,410,512 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: UN STRNGTHNG | $3,052,551 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: CHLDRN HLT | $2,268,972 |
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME PURPOSE: CHLDRN HLT | $1,039,993 |
Island Park, NY PURPOSE: UN STRNGTHNG | $959,729 |
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL'S ENVOY ON TECHNOL PURPOSE: UN STRNGTH | $668,205 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that United Nations Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $500,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Vf Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: RESILIENCE FUND FOR WOMEN IN GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS, APRIL 1, 2022 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2023 | $250,000 |
Vf Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: RESILIENCE FUND FOR WOMEN IN GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS, APRIL 1, 2023 THROUGH MARCH 31, 202 | $250,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
United Nations Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $375,786,692 | $295,874,853 |
Pact Global Microfinance Fund Washington, DC | $330,972,074 | $114,675,880 |
Globalgiving Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $58,310,702 | $98,059,515 |
Internet Society Foundation Reston, VA | $123,432,519 | $31,962,554 |
Numbersusa Support Organization Arlington, VA | $5,688,999 | $511,170 |
American Foundation For The University Of British Columbia Washington, DC | $14,042 | $1,220,455 |
American Friends Of Bait Shmaya School Inc Baltimore, MD | $688,051 | $905,183 |
Baja Nonprofit Woodbridge, VA | $1,840,960 | $2,511,494 |
Girl Determined Waynesboro, VA | $2,052,312 | $965,107 |
North American Regional Committee For St Georges College Inc Alexandria, VA | $2,204,845 | $1,691,147 |
Children Of God Relief Fund Inc Washington, DC | $3,612,231 | $658,540 |
Partners Of The Americas Foundation Washington, DC | $807,288 | $20,798 |