UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 582368165 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$77,013,346
Total Expenses
$141,106,169
Total Assets
$285,077,061
Net Assets
$218,869,685
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
ELIZABETH COUSENS
Phone
2028879040
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1998, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $77.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 32% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $141.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 83% operating deficit.

Mission

THE UN FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE UN AND UN CAUSES BY ADVOCATING FOR THE UN AND PROVIDING A PLATFORM TO GENERATE IDEAS, RESOURCES, AND PARTNERSHIPS TO HELP THE UN SOLVE GLOBAL PROBLEMS AND UNDERTAKE LIFESAVING ACTIVITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $13,417,094 Revenue: $27,407

GLOBAL HEALTH: THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE UNITED NATIONS AND PARTNERS TO ADDRESS GLOBAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND IMPROVE HEALTH GLOBALLY. IT WORKS WITH A WIDE...

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GLOBAL HEALTH: THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S GLOBAL HEALTH PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE UNITED NATIONS AND PARTNERS TO ADDRESS GLOBAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND IMPROVE HEALTH GLOBALLY. IT WORKS WITH A WIDE NETWORK OF PARTNERS TO GENERATE FRESH IDEAS, RESOURCES, AND PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTHY LIVES, INCLUDING THROUGH ADVOCACY.

Program 2
Expenses: $30,286,562 Revenue: $5,716

CLIMATE, ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT: THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS AND PARTNERS TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES LIKE CLIMATE CHANGE. IT...

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CLIMATE, ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT: THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS AND PARTNERS TO ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES LIKE CLIMATE CHANGE. IT WORKS WITH A WIDE NETWORK OF PARTNERS TO GENERATE FRESH IDEAS, RESOURCES, AND PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE SOLUTIONS FOR A HEALTHY PLANET, INCLUDING THROUGH ADVOCACY.

Program 3
Expenses: $27,823,418 Revenue: $0

GIRLS AND WOMEN: THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S GIRLS & WOMEN PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS AND PARTNERS TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES RELATED TO GENDER EQUALITY. IT WORKS WITH A WIDE NETWORK OF...

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GIRLS AND WOMEN: THE UNITED NATIONS FOUNDATION'S GIRLS & WOMEN PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS AND PARTNERS TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES RELATED TO GENDER EQUALITY. IT WORKS WITH A WIDE NETWORK OF PARTNERS TO GENERATE FRESH IDEAS,RESOURCES, AND PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE SOLUTIONS FOR THE EQUALITY OF GIRLS AND WOMEN, INCLUDING THROUGH ADVOCACY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $62,975,295
Program Service Revenue $33,774
Investment Income $13,938,619
Other Revenue $65,658
TOTAL REVENUE $77,013,346

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $55,670,303
Salaries & Benefits $39,185,573
Fundraising Expenses $8,314,733
Program Expenses $123,944,376
Other Expenses $45,558,561
TOTAL EXPENSES $141,106,169

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $77,013,346 $113,423,820 -0.3%
Expenses $141,106,169 $127,465,638 +0.1%
Net Income $-64,092,823 $-14,041,818 +3.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
17
Employees
358
Volunteers
11

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
7
$1,244,840
Total Directors
19
$507,474
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ELIZABETH COUSENS PRESIDENT & CEO 34.0
Officer Director
$387,565 $51,515 $507,474
HENRY F DE SIO JR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 34.0
Officer
$305,260 $51,944 $411,074
DAVID OHANA CHIEF COMMN. OFFICER 34.0
Highest
$312,562 $16,724 $384,444
MICHELLE MORSE VP FOR GIRLS & WOMEN STRATEGY 40.0
Highest
$315,610 $46,470 $362,080
DYMPHNA VAN DER LANS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CCA 40.0
Highest
$292,753 $48,216 $340,969
SHENAE BURGESS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 34.0
Officer
$253,763 $27,748 $326,292
SOFIA BORGES SR VP & HEAD OF NY OFFICE 40.0
Highest
$311,796 $14,003 $325,799
PRIYA VORA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, DIAL 40.0
Highest
$293,537 $24,400 $317,937
RE TURNER CHAIRMAN 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HER MAJESTY QUEEN RANIA AL-ABDULLAH DIRECTOR 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MALLOCH-BROWN DIRECTOR 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
FABIO C BARBOSA DIRECTOR 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
NR NARAYANA MURTHY DIRECTOR 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANS VESTBERG DIRECTOR 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERIE AMOS DIRECTOR & VICE CHAIR 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIO FRENK DIRECTOR 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN CALVIN WALTERS DIRECTOR 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES HOLLIDAY DIRECTOR 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
NAOKO ISHII DIRECTOR 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA TURNER SEYDEL DIRECTOR 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTI G SUBRAHMANYAM DIRECTOR 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY E WIRTH DIRECTOR 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR FRANNIE LEAUTIER DIRECTOR 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARC ANDRE-BLANCHARD DIRECTOR, CO-CHAIR 5.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSANA MALCORRA DIRECTOR 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD NDOPU DIRECTOR 5.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUTHERFORD SEYDEL SECRETARY 5.0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $77,013,346 $141,106,169 $285,077,061 $-64,092,823
2023 $113,423,820 $127,465,638 $329,134,648 $-14,041,818
2022 $107,148,918 $139,050,082 $315,410,137 $-31,901,164
2021 $86,770,336 $120,647,673 $358,613,999 $-33,877,337
2020 $295,874,853 $281,328,455 $375,786,692 $14,546,398
2019 $119,227,500 $94,847,928 $336,077,459 $24,379,572
2018 $75,803,081 $110,244,837 $276,822,085 $-34,441,756
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