2025-09-24T08:34:02-05:00 2024-12-31 521392008 Gelman Rosenberg & Freedman 4550 Montgomery Ave Suite 800N Bethesda MD 208142930 990 2024-01-01 521662800 United States Association for UNHCR UNIT 2022961115 1310 L Street NW 450 Washington DC 20005 Suzanne Ehlers CEO 2022961115 2025-09-24 1 0 Richard J Locastro CPA P00288314 3019519090 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Suzanne Ehlers 1310 L Street NW 450 Washington DC 20005 172755416 0 X WWW.UNREFUGEES.ORG X 1989 DC USA for UNHCR protects and supports refugees by mobilizing resources, elevating awareness, and driving action through a network of engaged supporters. 14 14 101 15 0 0 147175646 86967760 0 0 476084 992566 0 0 147651730 87960326 108147298 49275214 0 0 12288912 14064649 1164985 1120913 25943218 24761555 21045898 146362750 85506674 1288980 2453652 42709082 46588066 21757594 23190082 20951488 23397984 X USA for UNHCR protects and supports refugees by mobilizing resources, elevating awareness, and driving action through a network of engaged supporters. 0 0 37531926 37531926 Refugee 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 health services. U4U strives to empower refugees, helping them become active, contributing members of their communities.Furthermore, U4U works closely with local communities to foster positive relationships and mutual understanding between refugees and their new neighbors. The overarching goal is to create a welcoming environment where refugees can rebuild their lives in safety and dignity. 12209640 11743288 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 ties within the community, fostering a sense of unity and cooperation. 3980229 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, and other initiatives that directly support refugees. 53721795 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 29 0 1 101 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 AL AR CA FL GA HI IL KS KY MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WV WI X X X Brian Davis 2022961115 1310 L Street NW 450 Washington DC 20005 Mark Wallace Board Chair 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Kelly Blevins Vice Chair 5.00 X X 0 0 0 William Ball Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Yasmin Causer Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Liberty Vittert Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jane Meseck Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Virginia Tenpenny Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Beth Turner Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Biar K Atem Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Matthew Marolda Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Aisha Hasnie Board Member (until 7/2024) 2.00 X 0 0 0 Rachael Jarosh Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Lopes Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Eric D Sprunk Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Charity Wallace Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Suzanne Ehlers Executive Director & CEO 40.00 X 454790 0 55747 Brian Davis Chief Financial Officer 40.00 X 331845 0 60432 Lacey Stone Chief Development Officer 40.00 X 337069 0 43403 Apryl Evans Chief Human Resources Officer 40.00 X 292984 0 42975 Junia Geisler Sr. Dir. 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Processing Fees 673885 15 52074 621796 GIK Processing Services 466352 466352 Licenses & Permits 386015 25219 119163 241633 699404 155330 381619 162455 85506674 53721795 5841661 25943218 432817 457436 19679766 24574478 5935754 6993548 4960613 4128408 836277 305503 1221273 1221273 174222 0 6978471 6977032 3711162 3151661 42709082 46588066 3495413 3676647 4960613 4128408 13301568 15385027 21757594 23190082 X 19126518 19624850 1824970 3773134 20951488 23397984 42709082 46588066 2453652 -7156 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 96809897 134320368 234019715 147175646 86967760 699293386 96809897 134320368 234019715 147175646 86967760 699293386 120824425 578468961 19901 15708 13922 489792 967943 1507266 700800652 0.82540 0.81620 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 28266 28266 0 1193007 1193007 0 0 Deposits 152196 Right-of-Use Assets 2857625 Gift Annuity Receivable 141840 3151661 Grants Payable to UNHCR 11987971 Operating Lease 3397056 15385027 87953170 -7156 -7156 87960326 0 87960326 85506674 0 85506674 0 85506674 1 Europe 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 1499488 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 6003801 South America 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 2179757 South Asia 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 3378161 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 25642417 Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 52585 Russia and Neighboring States 0 0 Grants to recipients located in the region 7911504 0 0 0 0 0 0 46667713 0 46667713 Europe Support of Refugee Programs 1377077 wire 122411 New clothes for refugees FMV Middle East and North Africa Support of Refugee Programs 6003801 wire 0 South America Support of Refugee Programs 2054757 wire 125000 New clothes for refugees FMV South Asia Support of Refugee Programs 3378161 wire 0 Sub-Saharan Africa Support of Refugee Programs 16976757 wire 8665660 New clothes for refugees FMV Central America and the Caribbean Support of Refugee Programs 0 52585 New clothes for refugees FMV Russia and Neighboring States Support of Refugee Programs 7082167 wire 829337 New clothes for refugees FMV 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: USA for UNHCR maintains records of all grants made through signed agreements and detailed coordination with recipients. Substantiation is further supported by the submission of periodic financial and programmatic reports to USA for UNHCR as required per the agreements. USA for UNHCR is part of the United Nations national partner model and UNHCR is the primary recipient of our grants. UNHCR utilizes a multifaceted approach to monitor and evaluate its programs, encompassing both continuous monitoring and in-depth evaluations. This includes employing tools like Results Monitoring Surveys for impact and outcome assessments, the Standardized Expanded Nutrition Survey method for health and nutrition data, and a Multi-Sectoral Monitoring Framework for global reporting. Evaluations, conducted by the UNHCR Evaluation Office, analyze the organization's work to improve service delivery and results for refugees and stateless people. X X 1 Personal Fundraising Services LLC 10 South Riverside Plaza Suite 875 Chicago IL 60606 Face-to-Face (Street Canvassing) 0 141990 534890 -392900 Givebridge Inc 525 W Monroe St Ste 900 Chicago IL 60661 Face-to-Face (Street Canvassing) 0 46105 402850 -356745 Global Faces Direct Corp 30 Lesmill Road Unit 2 North York Ontario CA M3B 2T5 Face-to-Face (Street Canvassing) 0 10830 142730 -131900 SD&A Teleservices Inc 5757 W Century Blvd 300 Los Angeles CA 90045 Phone Solicitations 0 5012 40443 -35431 203937 1120913 -916976 AL AK AR CA CO CT DC FL GA HI IL KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI Schedule G, Part I: USA for UNHCR's use of professional fundraising firms helps raise awareness and provides outlets to help refugees and encourages sustaining, long-term financial support. The gross receipts reported in the Form 990 do not capture sustaining donations made in the future (the lifetime value) and therefore does not capture the full value of the expenses incurred. Based on our experience, the lifetime value of these donors far exceed the initial cost of using professional fundraising firms. 1 Hello Neighbor 6425 Living Place Suite 200 Pittsburgh PA 15206 823695047 501(c)(3) 100000 0 Refugee Programs Hello Future 245 8th Ave 149 New York NY 10011 814922460 501(c)(3) 150000 0 Refugee Programs Good360 675 N Washington St Suite 330 Alexandria VA 22314 541282616 501(c)(3) 0 944909 FMV New clothes for refugees Refugee and Gift-in-Kind Programs Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City 253 Broadway 6th Floor New York NY 10007 133783906 501(c)(3) 0 1003386 FMV New clothes for refugees Gift-in-Kind Programs Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) 1201 L Street NW 2nd Floor Washington DC 20005 262763038 501(c)(3) 180000 0 Refugee and Gift-in-Kind Programs Welcoming America 315 West Ponce de Leon Ave Ste 900 Decatur GA 30030 271049805 501(c)(3) 10000 0 Refugee Programs Refugee Congress 1310 L St NW Ste 450 Washington DC 20005 861189798 501(c)(3) 219206 0 Refugee Programs 7 0 Part I, Line 2: USA for UNHCR develops grant agreements, work plans and operating budgets with each recipient organization for the implementation of a grant. USA for UNHCR requires financial and program reporting on a quarterly, annual and final basis, or as otherwise agreed. The final report requires information and data demonstrating: 1) how the funds provided by USA for UNHCR were used; 2) how the objectives and measurable outcomes of the projects were achieved; 3) appropriate documentation and pictures of the project activities; and 4) any and all information and/or feedback gathered by the attendees and participants, as applicable. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Suzanne Ehlers Executive Director & CEO 405690 0 49100 0 0 0 21311 0 34436 0 510537 0 0 0 Brian Davis Chief Financial Officer 317078 0 14767 0 0 0 25996 0 34436 0 392277 0 0 0 Lacey Stone Chief Development Officer 323850 0 13219 0 0 0 17020 0 26383 0 380472 0 0 0 Apryl Evans Chief Human Resources Officer 279591 0 13393 0 0 0 22654 0 20321 0 335959 0 0 0 Junia Geisler Sr. Dir. Communications 233515 0 13261 0 0 0 15682 0 34436 0 296894 0 0 0 Jennifer Simon Sr. Dir. Advocacy & Comm. Eng. 225424 0 14075 0 0 0 18021 0 25247 0 282767 0 0 0 Seema Iyer Sr. Dir. HIVE 201568 0 12660 0 0 0 16675 0 19856 0 250759 0 0 0 Part I, Line 7 Bonus compensation is merit-based and reported in Part II, column (B)(ii). X 4975387 FMV X 7843 819713 Stock Closing Price X IT equipment 1 52585 FMV 1 0 1 0 Part I, Column (b): The amount reported in column (b) represents the number of shares of contributed stock. For other non-cash donations, the amount reported in column (b) represents the number of contributors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 was prepared by the independent accountants and reviewed by senior management. It was also reviewed by the finance committee followed by the entire Board before it was filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Every year, each employee and Board member is required to sign a Conflict of Interest policy statement. If the Board or Committee has reasonable cause to believe that an Interested Person has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, the Board or Committee informs the Interested Person of the basis for such belief and affords the Interested Person an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the response of the Interested Person and making such further investigation as warranted under the circumstances, the Board or Committee determines that the Interested Person has, in fact, failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it may, at its discretion, take (or, in the case of a Committee lacking such authority, may recommend that the Board take): (A) appropriate corrective action including ratifying or nullifying the transaction or arrangement; (B) appropriate disciplinary action, if any, against the Interested Person, up to and including termination; and (C) any other action the Board reasonably deems to be in the best interest of the Corporation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The CEO's compensation is reviewed and approved by the independent Board of Directors and the decision is recorded in the Board minutes. The compensation is compared and matched with other non-profit institutions. The last compensation review took place during 2024. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The financial statements are available on our website and upon request. The governing documents and the conflict of interest policy are also available upon request.