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BETTER WORLD FUND UNITED NATIONS ASSOC OF S AZ
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 237181922 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE Q42 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.unasatucson.org
revenue
$309K
expenses
$331K
net assets
$337K
employees
4
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE UNITED NATIONS AND HOW IT FUNCTIONS IN A NON-POLITICAL WAY.

profile · synthesized from sources

BETTER WORLD FUND UNITED NATIONS ASSOC OF S AZ is the Southern Arizona chapter of the United Nations Association, dedicated to educating and mobilizing Americans to support the UN's work. It operates a gift shop that sells Fair Trade and cottage industry items, with profits supporting UNICEF and local public education about the UN.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Concert for Peace
An event co-hosted by the UNA Southern California Division in celebration of International Day of Peace, globally streamed.
Second Tuesday Talk
A series of discussions featuring speakers on topics related to the United Nations, global issues, and local community initiatives.
UNA Center Gift Shop
Sells Fair Trade and cottage industry items from around the world, with profits supporting UNICEF and local public education about the United Nations.
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Fair Trade Retail for Global Development 7 activities
    • Operate gift store supporting UNICEF and UN sustainability goals
      Runs a gift store since 1975 that directs profits to UNICEF and purchases Fair Trade and cottage industry items globally to support the United Nations Global Sustainability Goals.
    • Operates UNA Center gift store to fund UNICEF and promote UN awareness
      Runs a gift store since 1975 that directs profits to support UNICEF and funds local public education initiatives about the United Nations and its work.
    • Operates UNA Center gift store to fund UNICEF and promote global sustainability
      Runs a gift store since 1975 that directs profits to UNICEF and sources Fair Trade and cottage industry products globally to support United Nations Global Sustainability Goals.
    • Operates UNA Center gift store to fund UNICEF and promote global sustainability
      Runs a gift store since 1975 that directs profits to UNICEF and sources Fair Trade and cottage industry products globally to support United Nations Global Sustainability Goals.
    • Operates UNA Center gift store to support UNICEF and UN-related public education
      Runs a gift store since 1975 that directs profits to support UNICEF and local public education about the United Nations and its work. The store purchases Fair Trade and cottage industry items globally to advance the United Nations Global Sustainability Goals.
    • Operating a Fair Trade gift store
      Operates a gift store, the UNA Center, which sells Fair Trade and cottage industry items from around the world. Profits from the store support UNICEF and local public education about the United Nations and its work, aligning with the United Nations Global Sustainability Goals.
    • Sells Fair Trade and cottage industry goods to advance UN Sustainability Goals
      Purchases and sells Fair Trade and cottage industry items from around the world, with the aim of supporting the United Nations Global Sustainability Goals.
  • Art-Based Peace Advocacy Campaigns 6 activities
    • Co-host global Concert for Peace events
      Co-hosts Concert for Peace events that are globally streamed, promoting peace through cultural engagement.
    • Hosting public events and concerts
      Co-hosts and hosts public events, such as a Concert for Peace that was globally streamed and talks on topics like the plight of Afghan refugees, to educate and engage the public.
    • Hosts public education events on global issues and peace initiatives
      Organizes public talks and cultural events, such as a globally streamed Concert for Peace and a speaker series on Afghan refugees featuring Adele Barker, to educate communities about global challenges and the work of the United Nations.
    • Hosts public education events on global issues and peace initiatives
      Organizes public talks and cultural events, such as a globally streamed Concert for Peace and a speaker series on Afghan refugees featuring Adele Barker, to raise awareness about global humanitarian issues.
    • Hosts public events and talks on global issues and peace
      Organizes public events such as the Concert for Peace (globally streamed) and speaker series, including a talk on the plight of Afghan refugees featuring Adele Barker, to raise awareness on global challenges.
    • Hosts public events and talks on global issues and peace
      Organizes public educational events such as a globally streamed Concert for Peace and public talks on international humanitarian issues, including a featured talk on Afghan refugees by speaker Adele Barker.
  • Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing 6 activities
    • Provide transitional housing and support services for unhoused individuals
      Operates a site with 10 mini homes and shared dining, laundry, and bathroom facilities, offering immediate residence and referral services to support safe and dignified living for unhoused individuals.
    • Provides emergency housing and support services for unhoused individuals
      Operates a site with 10 mini homes and shared facilities (dining, laundry, bathroom) offering immediate residence and referral services to support safe and dignified living for unhoused individuals.
    • Provides emergency housing and support services for unhoused individuals
      Operates a site with 10 mini homes and shared facilities (dining, laundry, bathroom) offering immediate residence and referral services to support safe and dignified living for unhoused individuals.
    • Provides emergency housing and support services for unhoused individuals
      Operates a site with 10 mini homes and shared dining, laundry, and bathroom facilities, offering immediate residence and referral services to support safe and dignified living for unhoused individuals.
    • Provides emergency housing and support services for unhoused individuals
      Offers immediate residence in a site with 10 mini homes and shared facilities (dining, laundry, bathrooms), along with referral services, to support safe and dignified living for unhoused individuals.
    • Providing housing and support for unhoused individuals
      Operates a site with 10 mini homes and shared facilities to provide immediate residence and referral services for unhoused individuals, supporting safe and dignified living.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$309K
Contributions & grants$1K0%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$306K
expenses
Total expenses$331K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$126K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$393K
Cash$193K
Investments$21K
Liabilities$56K
Net assets$337K
Liquid reserves7.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +1.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 10
  • CAROLYN DONGES — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTINE AUERBACH — OFFICER OUTREACH
  • JAKE MARTIN — TREASURER
  • JOHN DALTON JR — PRESIDENT
  • LINDA MOUNT — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL ZACCARIA — DIRECTOR
  • RICHARD DODGE — DIRECTOR
  • RON DESOUZA — OFFICER EDUCATION
  • SUZANNE LAKAVAGE — OFFICER STORE
  • SUZANNE MORRISON — SECRETARY
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • Better World Campaign Partner — Partner organization within the largest network of UN advocates
  • Community Foundation for Southern Arizona (CFSA) Partner — The speaker, Jenny Flynn, is the President and CEO of CFSA, which partners with donors and nonprofits to serve community needs.
  • Iskashitaa Refugee Network Partner — Partner organization whose executive director is speaking at an event about integrating UN refugees into the Southern Arizona community.
  • MADE51 Partner — Vendor whose products benefit the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR.
  • The Homing Project Partner — Collaborates with the United Nations Association Gift Shop, Southern Arizona Chapter, for events and community outreach.
  • UNA Southern California Division Partner — Co-hosted a Concert for Peace event.
  • UNICEF Partner — Distributes UNICEF's Annual Report and supports its mission through fundraising activities
  • UNICEF Partner — Receives funding from profits generated by the UNA Center.
  • UNICEF Partner — Supported through gift store operations
  • United Nations Association of Southern Arizona Network — Colonel (ret) John Bryant is a former board member of the United Nations Association of Southern Arizona
  • United Nations Association, United States of America Network — Member of the nationwide UNA-USA network
  • United Nations Foundation Coalition — Sister organization relationship through UNA-USA
  • University of Arizona Partner — Collaborates with faculty members for public speaker events.