BBB Wise Giving Report for
Americans for UNFPA

BBB Wise Giving Report issued May 2010
BBB Wise Giving Report expires May 2012


Does not meet one or more standards
This charity does not meet one or more of the 20 standards for Charity Accountability. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Americans for UNFPA
Address: 370 Lexington Avenue,
Suite 702
  New York, NY 10017
Phone: 646-649-9100
Web Address: www.americansforunfpa.org
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1998, New York
Affiliates: Friends of Americans for UNFPA, Inc.

Stated Purpose: "to promote the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Americans for UNFPA (AUNFPA) does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Standard 6: Board Policy on Effectiveness - Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

AUNFPA does not meet this Standard because:

  • The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

Standard 17: Web Site Disclosures - Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.

AUNFPA does not meet this Standard because the organization's website, www.americansforunfpa.org, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:

  • Electronic access to the organization’s most recent IRS Form 990.

Standard 18: Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy - Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.

AUNFPA does not meet this Standard because the privacy policy on this website, www.americansforunfpa.org does not indicate:

  • What security measures are in place to protect personal information that is collected.
In addition, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information on the organization’s solicitation materials and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard for Charity Accountability: 15.
Americans for UNFPA (AUNFPA) meets the remaining 16 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

AUNFPA’s public education/outreach program focuses on educating Americans about the importance of global women's health and rights. Through its legislative affairs program, the organization advocates for U.S Government funding. AUNFPA also operates a maternal health and family planning program. The organization reports that it is involved in crusades such as its campaign to end fistula and humanitarian relief efforts.

For the year ended December 31, 2008, AUNFPA's program expenses were:

  
Women's health 2,196,911
Total Program Expenses: $2,196,911
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Anika Rahman, President
Compensation*:
 $194,068

Chair of the Board: Rita C. O'Connor
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Political Scientist and Communications Consultant

Board Size: 20

Paid Staff Size: 13

*2008 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

Direct mail, special events, grant proposals, Internet appeals, and planned giving.
Fund raising costs were 19% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,187,127, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

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Financial

               

The following information is based on AUNFPA's audited financial statements (consolidated with affiliate) for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Source of Funds  
Individual contributions 904,233
Special events, net 581,388
Corporate contributions 223,771
Foundation grants 205,906
Website contributions 120,091
Insurance recovery 86,474
Leadership trip 78,832
In-kind contributions 72,906
Interest income 26,602
Miscellaneous income 13,578
Investment gains 7,913
Total Income $2,321,694


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 74%  Fund Raising: 14%  Administrative: 12% 

Total income   $2,321,694
  Program expenses $2,196,911
  Fund raising expenses 424,275
  Administrative expenses 356,280
 
Total expenses   $2,977,466
Expenses in Excess of Income   (655,772)
Beginning net assets   3,553,739
Ending net assets   2,897,967
Total liabilities   1,752,100
Total assets   $4,650,067


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