United Nations Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $336.1m
- Revenue
- $119.2m
- Investments
- $145.2m
- Employees
- 374
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2019
- 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 12/2019, United Nations Foundation Inc employed 374 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.
For the year ending 12/2019, United Nations Foundation Inc generated $119.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $94.8m during the year ending 12/2019. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, United Nations Foundation Inc has awarded 202 individual grants totaling $46,994,043. 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
2019
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHILDREN'S HEALTH: THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S CHILDREN'S 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. THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S MAJOR PRIORITIES ARE DECREASING CHILDHOOD MORTALITY THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND UTILIZING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO STRENGTHEN THE PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE TO CONTROL INFECTIOUS DISEASES SUCH AS POLIO, MEASLES AND MALARIA. TOGETHER WITH KEY UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES SUCH AS THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, UNICEF AND PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS SUCH AS ROTARY INTERNATIONAL, NBA CARES AND THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION HAS HELPED ESTABLISH THE MEASLES INITIATIVE, NOTHING BUT NETS AND THE ROTARY-POLIO BUY DOWN INITIATIVE. THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S MALARIA PARTNERSHIP WORKS TO PREVENT MALARIA DEATHS IN AFRICA.
CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S CLIMATE AND ENERGY PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS TO HELP LEAD THE WORLD'S TRANSITION TOWARD A CLIMATE-FRIENDLY ENERGY ECONOMY. IT SERVES AS A NONPARTISAN FORUM, AND CONVENES COALITIONS OF LEADING THINKERS AND ACTORS TO SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES AND ADDRESS CHALLENGES POSED BY THIS TRANSFORMATION. THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS ARE UNDERTAKEN IN CLOSE COLLABORATION WITH THE UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION (UNESCO) WORLD HERITAGE CENTRE. THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S EFFORTS ARE AIMED AT SUPPORTING AND PROMOTING THE MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION OF NATURAL WORLD HERITAGE SITES AND PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PRACTICES.
WOMEN AND POPULATION: THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S WOMEN AND POPULATION PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS AND CIVIL SOCIETY TO SUPPORT ACHIEVEMENT OF UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPLIES -- THE CENTRAL GOAL ESTABLISHED AT THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT (ICPD), ADOPTED IN 1994. TO ADVANCE THIS GOAL, THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S WOMEN AND POPULATION PROGRAM IS INVOLVED IN: SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING UNITED NATIONS AGENCIES; ADVANCING THE EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO ADOLESCENT GIRLS; ENSURING AVAILABILITY OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SUPPLIES; AND ADVOCATING FOR EMPIRICALLY-BASED STRATEGIES THAT ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES POSED BY DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE AND INSUFFICIENT AVAILABILITY OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kathryn Calvin Walters President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 34 | $412,008 |
Andrew Axelrod COO (as Of 02/2019) | Officer | 40 | $316,079 |
Dymphna Van Der Lans Chief Executive Officer, Gacc | 40 | $296,357 | |
Elizabeth Cousens Deputy Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 34 | $295,235 |
Rajesh Mirchandani Chief Communic. Officer | 40 | $284,017 | |
Walter Cortes CFO (until 7/2019) | Officer | 34 | $278,668 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Infosys Limited Consulting Services | 12/30/19 | $479,658 |
Pricewaterhouse Coopers Llp Consulting Services | 12/30/19 | $384,800 |
Davis Pickren Seydel Sneed Consulting Services | 12/30/19 | $437,507 |
Flowminder Foundation Consulting Services | 12/30/19 | $740,546 |
Elliasson Schamis Consulting Group Consulting Services | 12/30/19 | $366,975 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $463,440 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,715,316 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $114,652,050 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $163,004 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $117,830,806 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,498,136 |
| Investment income | $123,009 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $483,648 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,065,537 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $324,270 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $119,227,500 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $12,394,737 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $9,449,790 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,831,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $164,917 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $27,806,030 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,632,597 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,245,581 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,099,928 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $641,668 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $384,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $469,587 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,334,157 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,682,312 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,550 |
| Office expenses | $1,083,066 |
| Information technology | $167,839 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,707,837 |
| Travel | $4,491,434 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,934,456 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $969,118 |
| Insurance | $237,323 |
| All other expenses | $273,118 |
| Total functional expenses | $94,847,928 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,434 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $40,385,207 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $93,789,363 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,668,909 |
| 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 | $1,317,141 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,813,017 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $41,919,387 |
| Investments—other securities | $145,183,001 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $336,077,459 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,626,798 |
| Grants payable | $36,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $14,264,479 |
| 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 | $18,927,277 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $191,424,914 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $125,725,268 |
| 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 | $336,077,459 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United Nations Foundation Inc has awarded $12,378,887 in support to 46 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: UN STRENGTHENING | $3,075,000 |
UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND PURPOSE: CHILDREN'S HEALTH | $1,640,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT\ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE | $1,284,180 |
UNITED NATIONS MINE ACTION SERVICE(UNMAS) PURPOSE: UN STRENGTHENING | $1,213,068 |
OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL ADVISER ON PREPARATIONS FOR PURPOSE: UN STRENGTHENING | $770,498 |
UNITED NATIONS FUND FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS PURPOSE: UN STRENGTHENING | $750,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 28 grants that United Nations Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $7,875,651.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,946,794 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: Unrestricted | $2,033,953 |
Danaher Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $316,000 |
Vf Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S COVID-19 SOLIDARITY RESPONSE FUND | $250,000 |
American Forests Washington, DC PURPOSE: Reforestation/ Tree planting | $107,054 |
Alexion Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: COVID-19 SOLIDARITY RESPONSE FUND TO SUPPORT WHO'S WORK, INCLUDING WITH PARTNERS, TO TRACK AND UNDERSTAND THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS; TO ENSURE PATIENTS GET THE CARE THEY NEED AND FRONTLINE WORKERS GET ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES AND INFORMATION; AND TO ACCELERATE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF A VACCINE AND TREATMENTS FOR ALL WHO NEED THEM. | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
United Nations Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $336,077,459 | $119,227,500 |
Globalgiving Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $42,449,272 | $63,347,052 |
Pact Global Microfinance Fund Washington, DC | $301,077,938 | $71,980,377 |
Internet Society Foundation Reston, VA | $70,511,620 | $34,529,637 |
Impactisrael Inc Bethesda, MD | $23,992,431 | $7,249,147 |
Numbersusa Support Organization Arlington, VA | $13,367,930 | $594,051 |
American Friends Of Bait Shmaya School Inc Baltimore, MD | $146,219 | $790,174 |
Children Of God Relief Fund Inc Washington, DC | $2,894,581 | $775,554 |
Girl Determined Charlottesville, VA | $973,368 | $470,015 |
Business & Education As Mission Rockville, MD | $0 | $79,964 |
Friends Of The Ceeli Institute McLEAN, VA | $180,459 | $445,743 |
Mk College Link Harrisonburg, VA | $168,117 | $413,259 |