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United States Fund for Unicef

The organization's mission is to relentlessly pursue a better world for every child.

International New York, NY EIN 131760110 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
81/100 · methodology

About United States Fund for Unicef

To relentlessly pursue an equitable world for every child.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q420
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large
Operating in
218 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1949

Mission

The organization's mission is to relentlessly pursue a better world for every child.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q420
Operating countries (218)
Afghanistan Albania Algeria American Samoa Andorra Angola Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Armenia Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Barbados Belarus Belgium Belize Benin Bermuda Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Virgin Islands, British Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cabo Verde Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Comoros Costa Rica Ivory Coast Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark DR Congo Djibouti Dominica Dominican Republic Timor-Leste Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Estonia Ethiopia Fiji Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia Gabon Georgia Germany Ghana Gibraltar Greece Greenland Grenada Guadeloupe Guam Guatemala Guinea-Bissau Guinea Guyana Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macao North Macedonia Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Mali Malta Marshall Islands Martinique Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Micronesia, Federated States of Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Montserrat Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nauru Nepal AN Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Northern Mariana Islands North Korea Norway Oman Pakistan Palau Palestine Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Pitcairn Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Congo Romania Russia Rwanda San Marino Sao Tome and Principe Saudi Arabia Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Sudan Suriname Eswatini Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Gambia Togo Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Tuvalu Uganda Ukraine UAE United Kingdom United States Uruguay Virgin Islands, U.S. Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela Vietnam Western Sahara Samoa Yemen Serbia Zambia Zimbabwe

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 81
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($493.6 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

United States Fund for Unicef is a registered international nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1947 and has been operating for 79 years. Its EIN is 131760110. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $835M in annual revenue. 134 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

United States Fund for Unicef has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 81 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 91/100.

United States Fund for Unicef is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1947 and has been active for 79 years.

Based on official tax filings, United States Fund for Unicef has $835M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

United States Fund for Unicef is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $835M in annual revenue. The organization has 134 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for United States Fund for Unicef. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

United States Fund for Unicef has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among international charities registered in United States: United States Fund for Unicef's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $835M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to United States Fund for Unicef are generally tax-deductible in the United States. United States Fund for Unicef is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 131760110, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

MI
Michael J Nyenhuis
Director & President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AA
Aaron M•••••••
Director
AL
Alpha C•••••
VP-FINANCE AND BUDGET/ASST. TREASU
AN
Andrew R•••••
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
AN
Andrew S H••••
Director
AN
Anucha B•••••
CAEO/ASST. SECRETARY
BE
Bernard T•••••
Director
BR
Brannigan C T•••••••
Director
BR
Brett D R•••••••
CFO/TREAS. (UNTIL 5/2022)
BR
Brian M•••••
VP - PHILANTHROPY ADVANCEMENT
CA
Carol J H•••••••
Director
CH
Chelsea P•••••
SVP-REGIONS (UNTIL 4/24/20)
DA
Darla S••••
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
DA
David M S••••
Director
DI
Dikembe M••••••
Director
DO
Dolores R••• G••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth A S••••
Director
EW
Ewout S••••••••••
Director
FR
Franklin W H••••
Director
GA
Gabriella M•••••
SR. VP- FOUNDATION AND CORP. PARTN
GA
Gary M C••••
Director
GH
Ghada I••••
Director
GL
Glen B••••••
Director
HE
Helene L V•••••••••••••••
VP-DONOR STRATEGY AND EXPERIENCE
HE
Henry S•••••••
Director
HE
Henry S S•••••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$835.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$720.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$829.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$1061.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$510.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$573.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$538.5M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$567.1M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$473.9M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$553.3M revenue
FY2016
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
United States Fund for Unicef This page 81 $835.2 million 0%
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 134 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about United States Fund for Unicef

What is United States Fund for Unicef?
United States Fund for Unicef is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. To relentlessly pursue an equitable world for every child.
When was United States Fund for Unicef founded?
United States Fund for Unicef was founded in 1947.
Who leads United States Fund for Unicef?
Michael J Nyenhuis serves as Director & President & CEO.
Where is United States Fund for Unicef located?
Headquartered in New York, United States. The charity operates in 218 countries.
What is United States Fund for Unicef's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is United States Fund for Unicef trustworthy?
United States Fund for Unicef has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is United States Fund for Unicef's registration number?
IRS EIN: 131760110.
What is United States Fund for Unicef's website?
http://www.unicefusa.org