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Organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF is exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and qualifies for the maximum charitable contribution deduction by donors. Our Federal Identification Number is 13-1760110.

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The U.S. Fund for UNICEF adheres to Internet industry standards and best practices when it comes to ensuring your online giving is safe and secure. Unfortunately, online fraud and scams have become more frequent. If you suspect someone has contacted you fraudulently representing UNICEF, please be aware of the following:

  • UNICEF never solicits funds to be sent via Western Union.
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  • UNICEF never fails to respond to the needs of an employee who is sick or injured.
  • UNICEF never pays for employee vacations, and does not handle travel arrangements via third party payments.
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2009 Annual Report

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Recent News

September 2, 2010

U.S. Fund for UNICEF eligible for $200K in funding from American Express

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF has been selected as a candidate for funding from American Express through Members Project®, a partnership between American Express and TakePart. A win in this current round of voting could mean $200,000 for UNICEF child-friendly projects in refugee and displaced persons camps around the world. On-line voting has begun and is open to anyone who has joined Members Project.

September 1, 2010

UNICEF’s Next Generation announces Project Ethiopia to fund neonatal health

Less than 2 years after its founding, UNICEF’s Next Generation, a group for young professionals who are passionate about UNICEF’s work, has raised $500,000 to support UNICEF’s lifesaving programs around the globe and is launching its third program-specific fundraising goal to help mothers and babies in Ethiopia.