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United Mission for Relief and Development Umr

EIN 27-3175543 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE SUCH AS MEDICINES, HEALTHCARE, FOOD, WATER, AND HYGIENE SUPPLIES TO DISPLACED, DISADVANTAGED PERSONS, AND REFUGEES DUE TO DISASTERS AND WARS.

Income
$149.9 million
Spending
$150.3 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
22
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$365,976, ceo and president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 52 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 160% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $143.8 million spent. Health Services and Nutrition: In 2024, UMR scaled its global health programs to reach vulnerable populations in conflict and disaster zones. In Gaza, UMR supported medical centers and provided essential medicines to major hospitals. In Yemen and Sudan, UMR supplied medicines health facilities and supported the treatment of malnourished children through CMAM programs. In Jordan, UMR provided chronic care and kidney dialysis support to hundreds of refugee patients and led medical missions in collaboration with IMANA, offering free specialized surgeries and consultations. Across all programs, UMR integrated nutrition services for pregnant and lactating women, with a focus on maternal and child health, in partnership with UNICEF and MOH. individuals with hearing impairments. Through UMRs strengthened health systems, we supported health facilities and equipment in Turkey, Libya, Uganda, and Yemen. Moreover, UMR launched a comprehensive nutritional program focused on children and pregnant or lactating women in Yemen and Kenya, targeting thousands of the most vulnerable groups in partnership with the Ministry of Health, nutrition cluster, and UNICEF.
  2. $1.2 million spent. Food Security and Livelihood: UMRs 2024 food assistance reached millions of meals distributed across Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, Jordan, and Kenya. In Gaza, 7,000 hot meals and 1,500 wheat sacks were delivered during the war crisis. In Sudan, UMR distributed 1.7 million fortified meals to pregnant women, lactating mothers, orphans, and IDPs. The organizations Adopt a Village smart agriculture program in Kenya expanded into Phase 3, training over 300 youth in hydroponics. Seasonal food distributions during Ramadan and Qurbani supported over tens of thousands of families.
  3. $728,232 spent. Advocacy, Education, and Capacity Building: UMR enhanced its global advocacy and training footprint in 2024. The organization hosted a regional conference on Autism and Disability Inclusion in Jordan and launched programs supporting children with autism in refugee camps. In Yemen, UMR has trained health staff on IMCI and community volunteers on CMAM. In the USA UMR university chapters and community members received PMP trainings.
  4. $795,076 spent. WASH and Emergency Response: UMR responded to multiple emergencies in 2024, including the ongoing conflicts in Gaza, and the cholera outbreaks in Yemen, as well as the floods in Kenya, and displacement crises in Lebanon. In WASH, UMR constructed wells in Pakistan, Somalia, and Kenya, and expanded drought relief efforts in East Africa. Each well served approximately 1,000-2,000 people with sustainable water access, contributing to improved health and community resilience.
  5. WASH and Emergency Response: UMR responded to multiple emergencies in 2024, including 795076. 791509. 0.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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