United States Fund for Unicef
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO RELENTLESSLY PURSUE A BETTER WORLD FOR EVERY CHILD. SEE SCHEDULE O.THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO RELENTLESSLY PURSUE A BETTER WORLD FOR EVERY CHILD. UNICEF USA ADVANCES THE GLOBAL MISSION OF UNICEF BY RALLYING THE AMERICAN PUBLIC TO SUPPORT THE WORLD'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN. THROUGH FUNDRAISING, ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES, THAT DELIVER THE ESSENTIALS THAT GIVE EVERY CHILD A BETTER CHANCE IN LIFE, INCLUDING: HEALTH-CARE AND IMMUNIZATIONS, SAFE WATER AND SANITATION, NUTRITION, AND EDUCATION. TOGETHER, WE ARE WORKING TOWARD A WORLD THAT UPHOLDS THE RIGHTS OF ALL CHILDREN AND HELPS EVERY CHILD THRIVE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$275.2M
-7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$16.3M
+39.0% YoY
Grant Count
9
-35.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.8M
+116.2% YoY
About United States Fund for Unicef
Based on IRS filings
United States Fund for Unicef is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $275.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $16.3M. Net investment income was $7.4M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $275,185,035 | $295,994,448 | $445,451,590 |
| Revenue | $720,404,955 | $829,050,932 | $1,061,946,827 |
| Expenses | $727,680,750 | $857,921,084 | $995,720,663 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,355,560 | $3,671,053 | $1,867,956 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Unicef Usa Impact Fund for Children ($15,128,212), John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health ($425,358), Israaid (us) Global Humanitarian Assistance Inc ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN OF PERSIA MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, MD | FUNDS WILL BE USED TO EMPOWER ESTABLISHED HOME CARE PROGRAMS TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF MANY CHILDREN WHO LACK PROPER CARE. | $41,124 |
| COLORADO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CNDC) HOUSTON, TX | FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE CHILD FRIENDLY CITY INITIATIVE (CFCI). | $7,500 |
| ISRAAID (US) GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE INC BALTIMORE, MD | FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH AND RESILIENCE SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN ISRAEL. | $250,000 |
| JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY BALTIMORE, MD | 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. | $179,400 |
| JOHN HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH BALTIMORE, MD | FUNDS WILL BE USED BY THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS COMMITTEE FOR PROGRAM INITIATIVES FOR DISABLED CHILDREN. | $425,358 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL BALTIMORE, MD | 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 BETTER PROGRESS TO THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. | $110,000 |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY NEW YORK, NY | 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. | $111,400 |
| GREATER HOUSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION HOUSTON, TX | FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE CHILD FRIENDLY CITIES INITIATIVE UNITED STATES. | $23,750 |
| UNICEF USA IMPACT FUND FOR CHILDREN NEW YORK, NY | 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. | $15,128,212 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL J NYENHUIS | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/CEO | 54 | $881,582 |
| GLEN BAPTIST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT T BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE EATON | DIRECTOR (AS OF 7/1/23) | 1 | — |
| PHILIPPE GILBERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICOLE GILES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROL J HAMILTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW HOHNS PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TEA LEONI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AARON MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN O'FARRELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HENRY SCHLEIFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BERNARD TAYLOR | DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BRANNIGAN THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANET TRUNCALE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID M SABLE | DIRECTOR (END 1/1/24) | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH LIZ SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EWOUT STEENBERGEN | DIRECTOR / CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KELLY WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEN GRABOYS | DIRECTOR (AS OF 7/1/23) | 1 | — |
| LATA N REDDY | DIRECTOR (AS OF 7/1/23) | 1 | — |
| LAURA JONES | DIRECTOR (AS OF 7/1/23) | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL S CHEN | CFO/TREASURER | 54 | $332,892 |
| MICHELE WALSH | EVP & CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER | 54 | $398,826 |
| JESSICA LEINWAND | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & GENERAL COUNSEL | 52 | $415,401 |
| CRISTINA SHAPIRO-ALSTER | CHIEF STRATEGY OFF. & PRES. OF IF4C | 20 | $463,357 |
| RENEE CUTTING | CHIEF PHILATHROPY OFFICER | 50 | $460,726 |
| SHELLEY EFFMAN | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 50 | $337,106 |
| MICHAEL KLOMPUS | CHIEF PEOPLE & OPERATIONS OFFICERS | 50 | $332,184 |
| DARLA SILVA | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 50 | $321,544 |
| KRISTAN BURNHAM | VP - EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT | 50 | $248,911 |
| HELENE L VALLONE-RAFFAELE | VP - DONOR STRATEGY & EXPERIENCE | 50 | $263,626 |
| LESLIE GOLDMAN | VP - GLOBAL CAUSE PARTNERSHIP | 50 | $239,251 |
| SHANNON CONGEMI | VP - TECHNOLOGY | 50 | $265,524 |
| KATHLEEN MCDONNELL | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 50 | $303,222 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is United States Fund for Unicef?
United States Fund for Unicef is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $275.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is United States Fund for Unicef?
As of 2024, United States Fund for Unicef holds $275.2M in total assets with $720.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $16.3M in 2024.
Where does United States Fund for Unicef operate?
United States Fund for Unicef has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, New York, Texas.
What size grants does United States Fund for Unicef award?
In 2024, United States Fund for Unicef awarded 9 grants totaling $16.3M — an average of about $1.8M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is United States Fund for Unicef's EIN?
United States Fund for Unicef's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1760110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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