The AFICS/NY Charities Foundation, founded in 1997, provides support to qualified former international civil servants, including members of AFICS/NY, who encounter temporary personal crises not covered by other means. This assistance can include aid in acquiring or upgrading skills for post-retirement activities, or supporting humanitarian endeavors aligned with the United Nations Charter. Qualified individuals are those who have served locally or internationally and receive a pension benefit from the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF), along with their dependents and survivors. This includes current or former spouses or domestic partners, and dependent children.
The Charities Foundation offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $6,000, based on review and approval by the Assistance Review Committee (ARC). Since its establishment, the Foundation has awarded 105 grants, totaling $189,640, always operating with empathy and strict confidentiality.
We work closely with the UNJSPF’s Emergency Fund, reviewing cases referred by them. If a larger grant is needed, we may also forward cases to the Emergency Fund for further consideration. Please note that these grants are not intended to supplement pensions.
You may be eligible to apply if you or a former colleague:
- Are facing financial hardship due to specific circumstances,
- Wish to enhance skills for post-retirement activities, or
- Want to support a humanitarian cause aligned with the United Nations Charter.
To apply, please submit your request—including the purpose, the specific amount needed, and detailed supporting documentation—to the Foundation through the AFICS/NY office at afics@un.org, or by mail to:
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AFICS/NY
Attn: Charities Foundation
405 E 42nd Street
Room U-400
New York, NY 10017
Grant Application & Donations Guide
To be considered for a grant, please submit all required supporting documents.
As a 501(c)(3) charity, the Foundation relies on donations to continue its mission of helping members in need. Contributions are tax-deductible, and any amount is greatly appreciated.
How to Donate:
1. By Check
Mail a check payable to:
The Treasurer, Charities Foundation
405 E 42nd Street, Room U-400
New York, NY 10017
2. By Member-to-Member Transfer (UNFCU)
To set up a one-time link:
- Log in to UNFCU and go to "Transfer & Payments"
- Select "Transfer to Members"
- Click "Manage Linked Accounts" → "Add New Account"
- Enter the following details:
- Last Name/Organization Name: Foundation
- Member Number: 1444720
- Account Code: 101444720000
- Account Nickname: Choose any label
For ongoing transfers:
- Go to "Transfer & Payments" → "Transfer to Members"
- Select the Charities Foundation account
- Click "Start Transfer"
- Enter:
- Amount, transfer date, and source account
- In the Purpose/Comment/Note field, choose "Other" and enter:
- Your first initial and last name
- Purpose: Donation
(Note: Without this info, we cannot issue an acknowledgment for your records.)
3. Through a Donor Advised Fund
To donate via a Donor Advised Fund, use the Foundation’s EIN: 13-3970028.
4. As an End-of-Life Legacy
Consider leaving a lasting impact by naming the Charities Foundation as a beneficiary on an account. Many members choose this way to support future colleagues.
We are happy to discuss any of these items with you if you need further guidance or information.
Anthony Fouracre
President
Charities Foundation
Association of Former International Civil Servants (AFICS/NY)