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United States Association for UNHCR
United States Association for UNHCR reported $95.7 million in revenue and $95.5 million in expenses for calendar year 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $66.28 went to program services, $5.85 to management and general costs and $27.87 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 99.4% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $545,152 (Executive Director & CEO). 61 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 73% between 2019 and 2025. Source: Form 990, 2025.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $96MFor context, the median across 469 covered international, foreign affairs & national security charities: $89.04 programs, $8.28 management, $2.68 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $96MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 66.3% | 86.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 5.9% | 8.0% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 27.9% | 2.6% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.28 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 99.4% | 96.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $545,152 | $341,362 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 0.57% | 1.06% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 61 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 3.0 | 7.5 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 15 of 15 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseRefugee Resettlement Programs:USA for UNHCR (U4U) raises funds and mobilizes resources to support Refugee Resettlement Programs. These programs are designed to provide a robust support network for refugees during their transition into new communities. They facilitate various aspects of the resettlement process, including initial placement, housing support, and comprehensive orientation about life in their new location.These programs also emphasize self-sufficiency by providing refugees with necessary tools and resources, such as language classes, job training, education support, and access to…
Gift-in-Kind Programs and Services:U4U's Gift-in-Kind Programs provide a platform for individuals, corporations, and other organizations to make non-monetary donations to support refugees. These gifts can include items such as clothes and household items, transportation services, and software licenses.U4U works diligently with donors to ensure their gifts align with the current needs of the refugee community. Upon receipt of donations, items are carefully sorted, organized, and distributed to refugees in need. This program not only delivers crucial support to refugees but also strengthens…
Refugee Awareness Activities:Refugee Awareness Activities aim to cultivate empathy, understanding, and support for refugees within the broader community. These activities encompass a range of public engagement initiatives, such as informative seminars, panel discussions, educational workshops, and cultural exchange events.By sharing refugee stories and experiences, U4U strives to dispel common misconceptions and promote a more accurate and nuanced understanding of the challenges refugees face. U4U encourages community members to participate in volunteering opportunities, advocacy campaigns…
Highest reported compensation
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Director & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $487,428 | $0 | $57,724 | $545,152 |
| Chief Financial Officer Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $352,794 | $0 | $61,747 | $414,541 |
| Chief Development Officer Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $350,880 | $0 | $53,794 | $404,674 |
| Chief Human Resources Officer Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $296,011 | $0 | $43,298 | $339,309 |
| Sr. Dir. Communications Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $258,447 | $0 | $55,060 | $313,507 |
| Assoc VP, External Relations Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $245,171 | $0 | $46,096 | $291,267 |
| VP, Strategy & Impact Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $256,881 | $0 | $31,039 | $287,920 |
61 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from United States Association for UNHCR (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $960K (Part IX, line 5).
7 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b15 · 15 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5113
- Volunteers Part I, line 615
Largest outside contractors
2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| MR Strategic Services Inc Digital/Social Media Strat/Advertising | $6,286,188 |
| RWT Production LLC Printing Services | $2,417,101 |
| Personal Fundraising Services Fundraising Services | $1,426,580 |
| Data Axle Inc Digital Marketing Campaigns | $626,571 |
| NNE Marketing LLC Analytics/Marketing Strategy/Acct Mgmt | $576,800 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 16 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
111 private foundations reported grants to United States Association for UNHCR totaling $973K on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Every number above is copied from United States Association for UNHCR's own Form 990. If one doesn't match the filing, that's our error and we'll fix it. If you work for United States Association for UNHCR, you can publish a response that is linked from this page.
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Of every $100 United States Association for UNHCR spent in 2025, $66.28 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of United States Association for UNHCR's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2025, United States Association for UNHCR reported that 66.3% of its $95.5 million in expenses went to program services, 5.9% to management and general and 27.9% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does United States Association for UNHCR pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation United States Association for UNHCR reported for one person in calendar year 2025 was $545,152, for the role of Executive Director & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does United States Association for UNHCR get its money?
Of $95.7 million in revenue in calendar year 2025, 99.4% came from contributions and grants and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is United States Association for UNHCR a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 52-1662800 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2025: Form 990 for calendar year 2025, object 202622319349300112 · read the filing
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202522679349300302 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202422059349301207 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202332779349300828 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202222639349300202 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202143169349300324 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202012839349300431 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 52-1662800: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.