United Palestinian Appeal
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
United Palestinian Appeal meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to provide social services to impoverished Palestinians residing in the West Bank, Jordan, Gaza strip, and in Lebanese refugee camps."
Year, State Incorporated:
1978, NY
United Palestinian Appeal (UPA) reports that it works with Palestinians in Gaza and neighboring refugee camps to provide health services, education and scholarships, and community development. Health services include the provision of mobile clinics, primary care clinics, as well as medical visits, pharmaceuticals, trauma counseling, and emergency food distribution. The organization's education program offers university scholarships, work study opportunities, fellowships, and vocational training. UPA's community and economic development program works to rebuild and rehabilitate infrastructure, as well as agricultural projects. In 2022, the organization states that its programs served more than 453,000 Palestinians in its areas of operation. In addition, UPA reports that it provided 61,516 individuals with mental health support, distributed 73 educational scholarships, and supported 45 families by building and rehabilitating 18 chicken farms, 17 greenhouses, and 10 sheep farms.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, United Palestinian Appeal's program expenses were:
| Health and welfare | $81,915,380 |
| Education and scholarships | $466,333 |
| Community development | $399,458 |
| Outreach and public information | $206,299 |
| Total Program Expenses | $82,987,470 |
Chief Executive
Saleem Zaru, Executive Director
Compensation*
$182,036
Chair of the Board
Isam Salah
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Senior Partner and Head of Middle East Practice, King & Spalding
Board Size
7
Paid Staff Size
45
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events
Fundraising costs were less than 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $83,463,098, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on United Palestinian Appeal's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| In-kind contributions | $80,230,942 |
| Contributions | $3,094,505 |
| Stock donations | $137,651 |
| Dividend and interest income, net | $133,148 |
| Other income | $282 |
| Realized and unrealized loss on investment, net | $-835,090 |
| Total Income | $82,761,438 |
Programs: 99% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 1%
| Total Income | $82,761,438 |
| Total expenses: | $84,094,860 |
| Program expenses | $82,987,470 |
| Fundraising expenses | $403,738 |
| Administrative expenses | $703,652 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,333,422 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $5,724,285 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $4,390,863 |
| Total Liabilities | $887,307 |
| Total Assets | $5,278,170 |
Note: According to UPA's 2022 audited financial statements the organization received $80,230,942 in contributed goods and services including pharmaceuticals ($77,166,080) and medical supplies ($3,064,862).
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