BGBESPOKE GRANTSFind your funders free →
Grant funders / District of Columbia / United Nations Foundation Inc

United Nations Foundation Inc

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 582368165  ·  Private foundation

United Nations Foundation Inc is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $212.6M in annual giving against $375.8M in assets. This page documents the 371 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for United Nations Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$212.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$375.8M
Total assets
371
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What United Nations Foundation Inc funds

United Nations Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.

Environment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include women girls.

women girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for United Nations Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
United Nations Children's Fund
CHLDRN HLTH
New York, NY$10.0M2020
United Nations Fund for International Partnerships
UN STRNGTHNG
New York, NY$9.2M2022
Better World Fund
UN STRNGTHNG
Washington, DC$4.7M2018
United Nations Fund for Intl Ptnrshps
UN STRNGTHNG
New York, NY$4.2M2024
United Nations Fund for International Partnerships
ENVIRONMENT
New York, NY$3.8M2023
United Nations Fund for International Partnerships
GLOBAL HLTH
New York, NY$3.7M2022
Better World Fund
UN STRNGTHNG
Washington, DC$3.1M2020
Better World Fund
UN STRNGTHNG
Washington, DC$3.1M2022
Better World Fund
UN STRNGTHNG
Washntn, DC$3.0M2017
United Nations Fund for International Partnerships
GLOBAL HLTH
New York, NY$2.9M2023
Population Council
GIRLS & WMN
New York, NY$2.7M2024
Executive Office of the Secretary General
UN STRNGTHNG
New York, NY$2.5M2022
Unicef
CHLDRN HLTH
New York, NY$2.0M2020
Office of the Special Adviser on Preparations for
UN STRNGTHNG
New York, NY$2.0M2020
Purpose Foundation
UN STRNGTHNG
New York, NY$1.9M2020

United Nations Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$7.1M
2018$11.9M
2020$30.1M
2022$34.9M
2023$21.8M
2024$32.0M

How to apply for funding from United Nations Foundation Inc

United Nations Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at unfoundation.org.

Is United Nations Foundation Inc the right funder for your nonprofit?

This page shows what United Nations Foundation Inc has funded. Bespoke Grants tells you whether it fits your mission — and finds every other foundation that does. Free, no credit card.

Match my nonprofit to funders →

Frequently asked questions about United Nations Foundation Inc

Does United Nations Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
United Nations Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does United Nations Foundation Inc fund?
United Nations Foundation Inc's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include United Nations Children's Fund, United Nations Fund for International Partnerships, Better World Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does United Nations Foundation Inc give in grants?
United Nations Foundation Inc reported $212.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $137.7M over 371 grants.
Where is United Nations Foundation Inc located?
United Nations Foundation Inc is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 582368165.
How can I find foundations similar to United Nations Foundation Inc?
Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like United Nations Foundation Inc, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

Find more funders like United Nations Foundation Inc

Foundations similar to United Nations Foundation Inc

Other District of Columbia grantmakers with overlapping priorities:

About this profile. This page is built from United Nations Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with United Nations Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.