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    UNRWA USA National Committee

    UNRWA USA National Committee

     

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    501(c)(3) organization

    Donations are tax-deductible

    https://www.unrwausa.org/

    1875 K Street NW
    4th Floor
    Washington DC 20006

    202-223-3767


    Washington DC | IRS ruling year: 2006 | EIN: 20-2714426  

     

    Organization Mission

    UNRWA USA lifts up the voices, experiences, and humanity of Palestine refugees to secure American support for resources essential to every human being, for the promi ... (More)

     


    Rating Information

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    Good


    This charity's score is 89%, earning it a Three-Star rating.


    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Historical Ratings  
    alert icon Review Before Proceeding - Reported Matter of Concern

    On January 28, 2024, The New York Times reported on the operations of UNRWA USA National Committee in an article titled, "Details Emerge on U.N. Workers Accused of Aiding Hamas Raid." For more information, please see The New York Times article.

    • On January 29, 2024, The Wall Street Journal published an article titled "Intelligence Reveals Details of U.N. Agency Staff’s Links to Oct. 7 Attack." For more information, please see The Wall Street Journal article
    • On January 30, 2024, Sky News published an article titled "Israeli intelligence report claims four UNRWA staff in Gaza involved in Hamas kidnappings." For more information, please see Sky News article
    • On February 22, 2024, The Guardian published an article titled "US intelligence casts doubt on Israeli claims of UNRWA-Hamas links, report says." For more information, please see The Guardian article

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    86

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Independent Board Size - 12 independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee20 out of 20 points  
    Material Diversion of Assets - None20 out of 20 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes5 out of 5 points  
    Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Loans to/from Officers - None5 out of 5 points  

    Website Disclosures

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    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 43.73%20 out of 25 points  
    Program Expense: Ratio - 83.04%25 out of 25 points  
    Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.0825 out of 25 points  
    Working Capital: Ratio - 0.14 years3 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available  
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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