UNITED PALESTINIAN APPEAL INC

EIN: 112494808 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$120,665,815
Total Expenses
$116,785,066
Total Assets
$15,954,503
Net Assets
$10,877,071
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
SALEEM F ZARU
Phone
2026595007
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

UNITED PALESTINIAN APPEAL INC, founded in 1978, is a major nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $120.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $116.8M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

TO ALLEVIATE THE SUFFERING OF PALESTINIANS; ESPECIALLY THOSE LIVING IN THE WEST BANK, GAZA STRIP AND IN REFUGEE CAMPS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $120,228,165
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $386,698
Other Revenue $50,952
TOTAL REVENUE $120,665,815

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $107,323,605
Salaries & Benefits $1,616,913
Fundraising Expenses $715,058
Program Expenses $114,961,043
Other Expenses $7,844,548
TOTAL EXPENSES $116,785,066

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $120,665,815 $108,226,271 +0.1%
Expenses $116,785,066 $106,157,825 +0.1%
Net Income $3,880,749 $2,068,446 +0.9%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
12
Volunteers
7

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$223,577
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ISAM SALAH CHAIRMAN 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE SALEM SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDERICK T HADEED TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SALMA EL-YASSIR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN FRANCIS BARHOUM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EYAD H ABED DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAWAD I ALI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALEEM ZARU EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$193,065 $30,512 $223,577
JACQUELINE MARIE MELILLO SR. DIRECTOR INSTITUTIONAL 40.00
Highest
$131,325 $14,639 $145,964
JENNIFER LINDA IBRAHIM HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT 40.00
Highest
$106,479 $13,417 $119,896
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $120,665,815 $116,785,066 $15,954,503 $3,880,749
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $108,226,271 $106,157,825 $8,544,815 $2,068,446
2022 $83,572,485 $84,117,448 $5,278,170 $-544,963
2021 $30,902,975 $30,297,722 $6,253,375 $605,253
2020 $5,866,308 $5,705,388 $5,457,186 $160,920
2019 $34,317,947 $34,347,245 $5,533,205 $-29,298
2018 $33,091,996 $33,328,921 $4,566,667 $-236,925
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