UNICEF USA Donation FAQs, Tax Deductions and Giving Information
Supporting UNICEF USA helps children in need worldwide. This donation FAQ guide answers key questions about charitable donations, including how to give to UNICEF USA, potential tax benefits and how your UNICEF donation can have a lasting impact for vulnerable children.
Have a question about how to donate to UNICEF? Do you need to know if your donation is tax-deductible? Looking for a UNICEF donation receipt or information about tax-deductible donations?
Here are answers to all these questions and more.
How can I donate to UNICEF USA?
There are several ways to support UNICEF to help children around the world. Donors can: make a secure online donation to UNICEF USA; become a monthly UNICEF USA donor; give through workplace and employee matching programs; contribute through fundraising campaigns; or explore other giving options that support UNICEF's work for children.
Every UNICEF USA donation helps UNICEF deliver lifesaving assistance, education, nutrition, clean water and emergency relief to children in more than 190 countries and territories.
For additional giving options, visit the UNICEF USA Donate page
How do I donate to UNICEF online?
Making an online donation is one of the fastest and easiest ways to support UNICEF's work for children. Donors can make a one-time gift or choose monthly giving through UNICEF USA's secure online donation platform.
Online donations help UNICEF response quickly to emergencies, deliver essential supplies and support long-term programs that improve children's health, education and well-being worldwide.
How do I donate to UNICEF by mail?
Donors who prefer to give by check can donate to UNICEF by mail. The UNICEF address for donations by mail is
UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF
PO Box 781419
Philadelphia, PA 19178-1419
Mail-in donations, processed by UNICEF USA, support programs that help children survive and thrive around the world. Donors who give by mail will also receive a donation receipt for their records.
Can I choose how my donation is used?
The most impactful way to support UNICEF's work is through unrestricted donations. These flexible charitable donations enable UNICEF to respond efficiently to emergencies and critical needs. For 80 years, UNICEF has perfected delivery systems and established strong networks to provide aid wherever it's most needed.
Flexible charitable donations also ensure UNICEF's global humanitarian warehouse remains stocked, allowing essential supplies to reach children anywhere in the world within 72 hours. Explore the UNICEF Inspired Gifts collection to see the supplies your donations help finance. Your support can fund UNICEF programs and resources including lifesaving supplies like vaccines and therapeutic food for malnourished kids, and notebooks, pencils and backpacks.
What percentage of UNICEF USA donations goes directly to children?
How does your donation make an impact? UNICEF USA has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar and top ratings from Charity Navigator, reflecting its dedication to accountability. UNICEF USA has a program expense ratio of 86 percent, which means we are a highly efficient charity, as defined by these trusted independent monitors. For every dollar spent:
- 84 cents goes directly to programs helping children
- 16 cents covers fundraising efforts and operational support needed to deliver impact
You can review UNICEF USA's recent tax forms on our finance page for complete clarity.
What is UNICEF USA's charity rating?
Many prospective donors research a nonprofit before giving and want to understand UNICEF USA's rating. UNICEF USA's rating from independent charity evaluators reflects its commitment to transparency, accountability and impact for children.
UNICEF USA has earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar and top ratings from Charity Navigator. These recognitions reflect UNICEF USA's responsible stewardship of donor funds and dedication to helping children around the world. These ratings reflect strong financial accountability, transparency and a commitment to maximizing impact for children.
Are donations to UNICEF USA tax-deductible?
Yes. Eligible charitable donations made to UNICEF USA may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. UNICEF USA is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Donors who make qualifying gifts receive a UNICEF donation receipt that can be kept for tax and record-keeping purposes.
For reference, UNICEF USA's tax information is below:
Our legal name: U.S. Fund for UNICEF d/b/a UNICEF USA
Our Federal Identification Number: 13-1760110
The IRS letter confirming our 501(c)(3) status can be downloaded here in PDF format.
How can I get my UNICEF donation receipt?
After making an online gift, donors typically receive an automatic email confirmation that can serve as a UNICEF donation receipt. If you need help locating a UNICEF donation receipt, updating your records or requesting a copy of a previous confirmation, UNICEF USA's Stewardship Services team can assist.
U.S. donors can email support@unicefusa.org or call 1-800-FOR-KIDS (1-800-367-5437)
Can I donate goods instead of money?
Except in very rare cases, UNICEF USA does not accept non-cash goods for donation due to logistical challenges. Monetary donations are the most efficient way to assist, allowing for most efficient and speedy procurement and delivery.
To learn more about the supplies UNICEF delivers to children worldwide, browse UNICEF USA's Inspired Gifts collection.
Monetary gifts also help UNICEF negotiate lower costs, respond quickly to emergencies and support long-term programs around the world.
How does UNICEF ensure donations make an impact?
UNICEF employs rigorous monitoring and evaluation processes to assess the impact of its programs. Through data collection, assessments and engagement with the communities it serves, UNICEF ensures that interventions achieve the maximum outcomes for the most significant number of children. Click here to learn more about what UNICEF does.
Ways to get involved beyond donations
Supporting UNICEF isn't limited to financial contributions. Here are additional impactful ways to make a difference:
- Educate and advocate: Raise awareness within your community about global child rights issues.
- Join UNICEF Clubs: Collaborate with others who share your passion for children's welfare.
- Participate in fundraisers: Organize events or get involved with UNICEF USA campaigns like Trick or Treat for UNICEF to amplify your impact.
- Explore career opportunities: Consider internships or jobs at UNICEF USA to make a professional difference.
- Visit UNICEF USA's Action Center to voice your support for child-focused legislation or find tools to engage your local community.
Contact UNICEF USA for more information.
If you have further questions or concerns, UNICEF USA staff are eager to connect with you via any of the following channels:
- Email: Contact the UNICEF USA customer support team via the contact form you'll find here.
- Phone: Call 1-800-FOR-KIDS (1-800-367-5437).
- Gifts: Contribute by mail by sending a personal check to UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF PO Box 781419 Philadelphia, PA 19178-1419.
- Mail: Send questions and comments to 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038.
UNICEF USA's dedicated Stewardship Services team is eager to assist you with questions about donations, programs, partnerships or any other matters related to how you can make a substantial difference for the world's children.
