Mission
United Palestinian Appeal (UPA) is committed to transforming the lives of Palestinians by enhancing their health, educational facilities, and economic development. They achieve this through a portfolio of projects that include primary care clinics, trauma care for children, scholarships, and support for small businesses and infrastructure within the Palestinian territories and refugee camps in Jordan and Lebanon.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Address
1330 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20036
View all Washington charitiesFounded in
1978
EIN
11-2494808
Total Assets
$5.278 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
Showing 3 of 5 goals
At a Glance
Health and Wellness Initiatives
UPA funds efforts to improve Palestinian health and well-being through primary care clinics, food and medicine distribution, emergency relief, trauma care for children, and surgeries for cleft lip and palate.
Community Economic Development
UPA strengthens the Palestinian economy by supporting small business development, agriculture, and infrastructure renovation. Initiatives like the Illuminating Gaza project provide essential resources for sustainable economic growth.
Educational Support
UPA provides financial assistance and scholarships to Palestinian students for university education, vocational training, and youth leadership programs. The Mahmoud Darwish Scholarship Fund is a key initiative in this area.
Impact Stats
3
harbors illuminated
Illuminating Gaza: One Harbor at a Time
UPA has equipped three major fishing harbors in the Gaza Strip with solar lighting to assist fishermen in their daily work, transforming their economic stability.
Thousands
surgeries performed
Craniofacial Surgery Center
Constructed in the West Bank, this center treats cleft lips and palates, training Palestinian surgeons and providing relevant data for research.
Hundreds
scholarships awarded
Mahmoud Darwish Scholarship Fund
The scholarship fund supports Palestinian students’ access to higher education by providing financial aid for studies in Palestinian universities, vocational training, and leadership initiatives.
Past Events
Life in the Heart of Death – Story 57
04/10/2024
We followed the forced displacement to the south in an attempt to save what is left of our lives. The usurper’s instructions led us to a supposed safe passageway to Salaheddeen St, connecting Gaza from the farthest point north to the south of the Strip.
Life in the Heart of Death – Story 56
04/07/2024
This is a narrative of forced and unjust displacement under fire and bombardment. It portrays the hardship of migrating to the south of Gaza Strip under extreme conditions.
Life in the Heart of Death – Story 55
04/05/2024
This story depicts the experiences of staying at home until it was no longer viable, leading to a move to the hospital amid escalating conflict.
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
64
42
/100
Program Expense Ratio
98.66%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.1681
16
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.0522
2
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 83.46M | 99.87% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 155.7K | 0.19% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | -46.63K | -0.06% |
| Other Notable Sources | 282 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 83.57M | 100.00% |
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