About United States Association for Unhcr
USA for UNHCR protects and supports refugees by mobilizing resources, elevating awareness, and driving action through a network of engaged supporters.
Focus Areas
refugee protectionemergency reliefresettlementlivelihoodseducationcash assistanceadvocacy and public engagement
Who They Fund
refugeesinternally displaced persons (IDPs)Ukrainian refugeesrefugee support organizations / community networks (e.g., Hello Neighbor)
Funding Style
in-kind donations (gift-in-kind)
About United States Association for Unhcr
United States Association for Unhcr’s recent funding shows a strong emphasis on refugee support delivered through gift-in-kind logistics and partner networks. Its largest recent award, $1,927,720 to Good360 in 2023, supported GIK donations, and another major grant of $1,481,949 went to Global Empowerment Mission for Ukraine GIK donations. Those awards point to a funder that channels significant resources into material aid alongside refugee-focused programming. The foundation also backs organizations that connect newcomers to local support systems. It gave $358,500 to Hello Neighbor in 2024 for refugee programs and $219,206 to Refugee Congress in 2025 for refugee programs. Smaller but recurring awards to groups such as Hello Future, Kids in Need of Defense, and Welcoming America show a mix of direct service, partner-network support, and community integration work. Across the grant list, the pattern is consistent: refugee protection, resettlement, and practical assistance are central, with a clear role for organizations that distribute goods, coordinate local response, and support displaced people in the United States.
What United States Association for Unhcr Funds
A clear thread in the portfolio is gift-in-kind support. United States Association for Unhcr awarded $1,051,622 to Serv International Inc for gift-in-kind programs and $918,395 to Help a Mother Out for the same purpose, showing sustained support for organizations moving goods and supplies. The foundation also funds refugee integration and welcoming work. It gave $100,000 to Hello Neighbor in 2025 for refugee programs and $25,000 to Welcoming America in 2024 for refugee programs, aligning with its active Sparking Change Grant program for refugee-led community projects. Another area is legal and protection-oriented support. Kids in Need of Defense received $229,741 in 2024 for refugee and gift-in-kind programs and $180,000 in 2025 for refugee and gift-in-kind programs, indicating continued backing for services that sit at the intersection of assistance and protection.
How United States Association for Unhcr Gives
Typical grant size is substantial: the 25th percentile is $76,750, the median is $178,550, and the 75th percentile is $480,210. The recent list includes repeated awards to several recipients across 2023, 2024, and 2025, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than isolated one-off gifts. The foundation is a regular funder, not a donor-advised fund, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. It also accepts unsolicited applications through the Sparking Change Grant, a small-grants program tied to refugee-led community projects.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.6M
Total Assets
$46.6M
Total Revenue
$88M
Total Expenses
$85.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $77K and $480K, with a median of $179K.
25th Percentile
$77K
Median
$179K
75th Percentile
$480K
Geographic Reach
National9 states funded
About 15% of grants go to recipients in NY.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
SUZANNE EHLERS
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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