Nonprofit · EIN 52-1662800
UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR UNHCR
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $95,683,592 | $95,541,311 | $142,281 | $45,098,982 | $21,558,717 | $23,540,265 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $87,960,326 | $85,506,674 | $2,453,652 | $46,588,066 | $23,190,082 | $23,397,984 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $147,651,730 | $146,362,750 | $1,288,980 | $42,709,082 | $21,757,594 | $20,951,488 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $95,082,296
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $601,296
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $232,946
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $54,953,119
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $959,693
- Other salaries and wages
- $12,898,982
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $17,440,778
- Professional fundraising fees
- $1,523,450
- Legal fees
- $146,300
- Accounting fees
- $63,428
- Occupancy
- $809,293
- Travel
- $646,945
- Program services (functional)
- $63,325,785
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,590,837
- Fundraising (functional)
- $26,624,689
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $46,588,066
- Total assets, end of year
- $45,098,982
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,558,717
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,540,265
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,260,142
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,280,123
- Gross receipts
- $180,095,703
- Employees
- 113
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Ehlers | Executive Director & CEO Officer | 40 | $487,428 | $57,724 |
| Brian Davis | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $352,794 | $61,747 |
| Lacey Stone | Chief Development Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $350,880 | $53,794 |
| Apryl Evans | Chief Human Resources Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $296,011 | $43,298 |
| Junia Geisler | Sr. Dir. Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $258,447 | $55,060 |
| Jennifer Simon | Assoc VP, External Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $245,171 | $46,096 |
| Jonathan Apikian | VP, Strategy & Impact Highest-paid employee | 40 | $256,881 | $31,039 |
| Rachael Jarosh | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Lopes | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| William Ball | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Yasmin Causer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Blevins | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Colin Browne | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Helga Flores Trejo | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Biar Kuek | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Meseck | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Esther Olavarra | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Michael Schwimer | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eric D Sprunk | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Turner | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Charity Wallace | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mark Wallace | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Ehlers | Executive Director & CEO Officer | 40 | $454,790 | $55,747 |
| Brian Davis | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $331,845 | $60,432 |
| Lacey Stone | Chief Development Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $337,069 | $43,403 |
| Apryl Evans | Chief Human Resources Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $292,984 | $42,975 |
| Junia Geisler | Sr. Dir. Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $246,776 | $50,118 |
| Jennifer Simon | Sr. Dir. Advocacy & Comm. Eng. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $239,499 | $43,268 |
| Seema Iyer | Sr. Dir. HIVE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $214,228 | $36,531 |
| Mark Wallace | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Blevins | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| William Ball | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Yasmin Causer | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Liberty Vittert | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Meseck | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Virginia Tenpenny | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Turner | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Biar K Atem | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Marolda | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Aisha Hasnie | Board Member (until 7/2024) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachael Jarosh | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Lopes | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric D Sprunk | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charity Wallace | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANNE-MARIE GREY | EXEC. DIR. & CEO (UNTIL JAN. 2023) Officer | 40 | $552,618 | $13,697 |
| SUZANNE EHLERS | EXEC. DIR. & CEO (FROM JAN. 2023) Officer | 40 | $405,465 | $52,544 |
| BRIAN DAVIS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $318,081 | $60,154 |
| APRYL EVANS | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $276,478 | $46,547 |
| LACEY STONE | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $277,136 | $39,488 |
| JUNIA GEISLER | SR. DIR. COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $238,914 | $46,136 |
| JENNIFER SIMON | SR. DIR. ADVOCACY & COMM. ENG. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $234,934 | $30,984 |
| SEEMA IYER | SR. DIR. HIVE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $209,718 | $41,145 |
| MARK WALLACE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY BLEVINS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BALL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| YASMIN CAUSER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LIBERTY VITTERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE MESECK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VIRGINIA TENPENNY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BIAR K ATEM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW MAROLDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AISHA HASNIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL JAROSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK LOPES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC D SPRUNK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARITY WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1310 L ST NW STE 450, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-4862
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Suzanne Ehlers, 1310 L Street NW 450, Washington, DC 20005
- Signed the 990
- Suzanne Ehlers, CEO
- Phone
- (202) 296-1115
- Website
- WWW.UNREFUGEES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Gelman Rosenberg & Freedman
Mission
USA for UNHCR protects and supports refugees by mobilizing resources, elevating awareness, and driving action through a network of engaged supporters.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $44,326,241 · grants $44,326,241
- 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.Expenses $10,810,376 · grants $10,626,878
- 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.Expenses $8,189,168
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1662800
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q420)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $45,098,982
- Income (IRS master file)
- $180,095,703
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $95,683,592 | $95,541,311 | $45,098,982 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $87,960,326 | $85,506,674 | $46,588,066 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $147,651,730 | $146,362,750 | $42,709,082 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $234,023,410 | $226,301,865 | $71,497,919 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1662800).
Questions about UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR UNHCR
- What is the EIN of UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR UNHCR?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR UNHCR is 52-1662800.
- Is UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR UNHCR tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR UNHCR tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR UNHCR file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR UNHCR due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR UNHCR last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR UNHCR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Suzanne Ehlers.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR UNHCR?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 22 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $487,428 (Suzanne Ehlers, Executive Director & CEO).
- How much revenue does UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION FOR UNHCR have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $95,683,592, expenses of $95,541,311 and total assets of $45,098,982 at year end.
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