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New York, United States·Est. 1946

UNICEF

For every child, hope.

ChildrenHealthEducationHumanitarian

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfil their potential.

2023 revenue
$829M
Program ratio
—
Founded
1946
Operating in
8+ countries

Where they work

Headquarters in New York, United States. Operating across 8+ countries.

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History

A timeline since 1946.

  1. 1946
    Founded by the UN General Assembly
  2. 1965
    Nobel Peace Prize
  3. 1989
    Convention on the Rights of the Child

Impact

Key outcomes reported by the organisation.

20M+
Children vaccinated against measles
As of 2023
30M+
Children in humanitarian crises reached
As of 2023

Funding

Annual revenue & program efficiency.

Official figures from IRS Form 990 via ProPublica, refreshed automatically (last checked 10/14/2026). View filings

YearRevenue (USD)Program ratioBar
2019$539M—
2020$574M—
2021$511M—
2022$1.06B—
2023$829M—

Where the money goes

Rough estimate for 2023. Charities don't make profits — this shows how income is spent.

Programs & direct aid
84%
≈ $719M
Management & admin
9%
≈ $77M
Fundraising
7%
≈ $63M

Spending exceeded income by about $29M, drawn from reserves.

Program share based on typical figures for similar charities; admin/fundraising split is estimated. Total spending is from official filings.

Registry references

Where this profile can be verified or synced.

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