United Nations Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $358.6m
- Revenue
- $86.8m
- Investments
- $140.0m
- Employees
- 447
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2022, United Nations Foundation Inc employed 447 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 12/2021, United Nations Foundation Inc generated $86.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $120.6m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, United Nations Foundation Inc has awarded 418 individual grants totaling $133,804,014. 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
2021
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, THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, AND OTHER UN AGENCIES AND PARTNERS THAT DELIVER VITAL SERVICES TO IMPROVE HEALTH GLOBALLY AND FORGE NEW AND DYNAMIC PARTNERSHIPS FOR HEALTH, INCLUDING IN THE CONTEXT OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS UNIVERSALLY AGREED UPON IN 2015. THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAM WORKS WITH KEY UN AGENCIES ON PRIORITIES THAT INCLUDE ENABLING AND STRENGTHENING HEALTH SYSTEMS, ADVOCATING FOR FAMILY PLANNING AND SAFE PREGNANCY, SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS; AND FACILITIATING CLEAN AND EFFICIENT HOUSEHOLD COOKING SOLUTIONS AND PROMOTING THE USE OF CLEAN COOKING TECHNOLOGIES. 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, THE GLOBAL-POLIO ERADICATION INITIATIVE, AND THE COVID-19 SOLIDARITY RESPONSE FUND.
CLIMATE, ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT: THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS AND PARTNERS TO GALVANIZE THE COLLECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED TO MEET CLIMATE CHANGE, INCLUDING IN THE CONTEXT OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS UNIVERSALLY AGREED UPON IN 2015. IT SUPPORTS SCIENCE-BASED INSTITUTIONS LIKE THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PANEL ON CLIMATE CHANGE, BUILDS DIALOGUES AND WORKSHOPS WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES AND ADDRESS CHALLENGES POSED BY THIS TRANSFORMATION, AND WORKS WITH A GLOBAL NETWORK OF PARTNERS TO CREATE POLITICAL CONDITIONS FOR PROGRESS CRITICAL TO HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH.
GIRLS AND WOMEN: THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S GIRLS & WOMEN PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS AND PARTNERS TO ADVANCE GENDER EQUALITY GLOBALLY, INCLUDING IN THE CONTEXT OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS UNIVERSALLY AGREED UPON IN 2015. IT SUPPORTS THE QUALITY, AVAILABILITY AND USE OF GENDER DATA; AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Cousens President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 34 | $383,985 |
Dymphna Van Der Lans Chief Executive Officer, Cca | 40 | $313,048 | |
Michelle Morse VP For Girls & Women Strategy | 40 | $295,352 | |
Valencia Bembry VP Of Philanthropy Integr Dev. | 40 | $294,935 | |
Andrew Axelrod Thru 922 Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 34 | $235,068 |
Jill S Isenbarger Chief Of Staff | 40 | $292,288 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Velocity Global Consultant | 12/30/22 | $1,617,555 |
Davis Pickrenseydel Sneed Llp Consultant | 12/30/22 | $476,332 |
Pricewaterhousecoopers Consultant | 12/30/22 | $432,950 |
Dalberg Middle East Consultancy Llc Consultant | 12/30/22 | $607,010 |
Dalberg Usa Consultant | 12/30/22 | $411,433 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $82,821,917 |
| Investment income | $89,337 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $523,114 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,627,432 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $86,770,336 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $22,015,442 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,000,855 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $30,848,237 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,672,390 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,700,092 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,193,689 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $627,022 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $737,248 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $555,104 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $847,198 |
| Fees for services: Other | $27,105,722 |
| Advertising and promotion | $666,431 |
| Office expenses | $1,163,236 |
| Information technology | $579,365 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,448,838 |
| Travel | $385,666 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $214,482 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $669,859 |
| Insurance | $77,753 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $120,647,673 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,404 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $83,259,211 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $65,316,688 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,750,111 |
| 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 | $702,698 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $61,513,541 |
| Investments—other securities | $139,977,814 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $358,613,999 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,160,550 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $12,267,831 |
| 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 | $19,428,381 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $217,811,099 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $121,374,519 |
| 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 | $339,185,618 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United Nations Foundation Inc has awarded $34,866,348 in support to 71 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AFRICAN LEADERS MALARIA ALLIANCE INC PURPOSE: GLOBAL HLTH | $10,000 |
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS PURPOSE: GLOBAL HLTH | $15,000 |
AMERICAN FORESTS PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $383,675 |
BETTER WORLD FUND PURPOSE: UN STRNGTHNG | $3,102,566 |
BERKELEY AIR MONITORING GROUP PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $25,000 |
BOARD OF REGENTS NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATIO PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $200,638 |