EIN 20-2714426

UNRWA USA National Committee

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
American Friends of UNRWA, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that supports the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Our mission is to promote a life of dignity and human development for Palestine refugees by informing the American public about UNRWA's work and generating support for its programs through fundraising, education, and advocacy. American Friends of UNRWA (UNRWA USA) is a 501c3 as designated by the IRS. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Also known as...
American Friends of Unrwa Association; American Friends of Unrwa
Total revenues
$32,433,934
2023
Total expenses
$24,991,921
2023
Total assets
$8,933,646
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at UNRWA USA National Committee

Grant program:unrwa USA prioritizes our program funding through four technical pillars: 1)education + training, 2)health (including mental health), 3)protection, and 4)emergency response. Under education + training, grant funds enabled nearly 100 university and post-graduate students to benefit from Unrwa scholarship support as well as installing solar powered desalination units for six schools. Under emergency response, grant funding enabled 35,919 full food parcels including flour, rice, chickpeas, lentils, milk, and cooking oil to be delivered to 7,184 refugee families in gaza. Grant funding also enabled reconstruction or repair of 68 damaged shelters from prior military assaults. Grant funding also provided mental health services to 5,038 youth in gaza.
Other programs:building awareness about the plight of palestine refugees and the essential food, health, housing, education, and protection services that Unrwa provides to this population through education and awareness building activities.

Who funds UNRWA USA National Committee

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
ImpactAssetsEmergency Relief in Gaza$750,000
Skoll FoundationGeneral Operating Support$300,000
PayPal Giving Fund$284,296
...and 94 more grants received totalling $3,366,028

Personnel at UNRWA USA National Committee

NameTitleCompensation
Mara KronenfeldExecutive Director$163,119
Megan McCarthyDirector of Administration and Operations
Laila MokhiberSenior Director of Communications$119,334
Hani AlmadhounSenior Director of Philanthropy$120,734
Where He FellDirector of Philanthropy
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for UNRWA USA National Committee

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$32,420,744
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$12,088
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,102
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$32,433,934

Form 990s for UNRWA USA National Committee

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-10-12990View PDF
2021-122022-09-20990View PDF
2020-122021-11-05990View PDF
2019-122021-07-16990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $171,978 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
November 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
September 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 16 new grant, including a grant for $60,000 from The Al-Khalidi Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates internationallyNational levelFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 18697
Washington, DC 20036
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
unrwausa.org/ 
Phone
(202) 223-3767
Facebook page
unrwausa 
Twitter profile
@unrwausa 
IRS details
EIN
20-2714426
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q70: International Human Rights
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0157712
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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