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International : International Peace, Security, and Affairs (Grantmaking/Grants Payable)

UNICEF USA

Children First

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three stars

83.94

125 Maiden Lane New York, NY 10038
tel: (800) 367-5437   Web Site
EIN: 13-1760110

Board Leadership
Peter Lamm
Board Chair

CEO
Caryl M. Stern
President & CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 83.94 three stars
  Financial 77.50 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 97.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/01/2018 using data provided by the charity on a consolidated pro forma 990 which was verified against 990s received from the IRS.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to put children first. UNICEF has helped save more children's lives than any other humanitarian organization, by providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA supports UNICEF's work through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States. Together, we are working toward the day when no children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to put children first. UNICEF has helped save more children's lives than any other humanitarian organization, by providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA supports UNICEF's work through fundraising, advocacy and education in the United States. Together, we are working toward the day when no children die from preventable causes and every child has a safe and healthy childhood.

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Financial

two stars

77.50

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

97.00

This rating was published 12/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 89.2%
  Administrative Expenses 2.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 8.0%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.08
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.22
  Program Expenses Growth -2.3%
  Liabilities to Assets 51.6%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by UNICEF USA on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by UNICEF USA on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
UNICEF USA (NY) 83.94 three stars
World Food Program USA (DC) 85.41 three stars
International Peace Institute (NY) 95.34 four stars
Friends of UNFPA (NY) 90.57 four stars
United Nations Foundation (DC) 89.68 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $499,651,502
   Federated Campaigns $389,014
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $7,723,103
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $507,763,619
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $507,763,619
   Other Revenue $3,010,735
TOTAL REVENUE $510,774,354
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $453,230,451
   Administrative Expenses $15,086,334
   Fundraising Expenses $44,453,935
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $512,770,720
   
Payments to Affiliates $29,011,488
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-1,996,366
   
Net Assets $123,690,036

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Grants to UNICEF and other NGOs $433,634,612 95.7%
Public Information $17,732,444 3.9%
Advocacy $1,863,395 0.4%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-06 12/01/2018 83.94 three stars
2016-06 07/01/2017 84.39 three stars
2015-06 06/01/2016 85.64 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 04/01/2015 95.26 four stars
2013-06 07/01/2014 93.69 four stars
2012-06 03/01/2013 93.30 four stars
2011-06 07/01/2012 89.67 three stars
2010-06 02/01/2012 90.15 four stars
2009-06 09/20/2011 92.31 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-06 07/01/2010 91.68 four stars
2008-06 04/01/2009 91.55 four stars
2006-06 04/01/2008 91.50 four stars
2005-06 05/01/2006 91.63 four stars
2004-06 07/01/2005 90.84 four stars
2003-06 06/01/2004 91.29 four stars
2002-06 09/01/2003 85.22 three stars
2001-06 10/15/2002 77.46 two stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 13-1760110
Name in IRS Master File UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF
NTEE Code Q42
NTEE Classification United Nations Association
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (927) Fundraising
(602) Gifts, grants, or loans to other organizations
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date August, 1949
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$569,378 0.11% Caryl M. Stern President, Chief Executive Officer

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
UNICEF USA (NY) 83.94 three stars
World Food Program USA (DC) 85.41 three stars
International Peace Institute (NY) 95.34 four stars
United Nations Foundation (DC) 89.68 three stars
NetHope (VA) 87.58 three stars

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Note: This rating represents consolidated financial data for these organizations:

  • United States Fund for UNICEF
  • United States Fund for UNICEF In Kind Assistance Corporation (20-3287404)

Charity Contact Info

UNICEF USA
125 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
tel: (800) 367-5437
fax: (212) 779-1679
EIN: 13-1760110

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Board Leadership

Peter Lamm
Board Chair

CEO

Caryl M. Stern
President & CEO

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