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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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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · 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
major
Operating in
200 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
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Operating countries (200)
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 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 Türkiye Turkmenistan Tuvalu

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.83
Program$0.83
83% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show United States Fund for Unicef with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1947, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 131760110. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

United States Fund for Unicef has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

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 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% 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 an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, United States Fund for Unicef holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
83% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
379

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MI
Michael J N•••••••
Director & President & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$835.2M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
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
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$567.1M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$473.9M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$553.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425
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Sources and verification

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
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 134 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1947
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    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, NY, United States. The charity operates in 200 countries.
What is United States Fund for Unicef's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is United States Fund for Unicef trustworthy?
United States Fund for Unicef has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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