U.S. Fund for UNICEF
The U.S. Fund for UNICEF, doing business as UNICEF USA, is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) in the United States that supports the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Founded in 1947 by Helenka Pantaleoni, it is the oldest of the 36 UNICEF National Committees that support UNICEF worldwide through fundraising, advocacy and education. Since its inception, the U.S. Fund has provided UNICEF and various NGOs with $6.3 billion in cash and gifts-in-kind.
| Abbreviation | UNICEF USA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1947 |
| Type | Children's Charity |
| 13-1760110 | |
| Focus | children's rights, child survival and child development |
| Headquarters | New York City |
| Michael J. Nyenhuis | |
| Website | www.UnicefUSA.org |
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