UNA-USA Orange County

What UNA-USA Orange County does

UNA-USA Orange County (UNA-OC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community chapter (EIN 23-7182200, f.k.a. Better World Fund 032 Orange County Chapter) operating in Orange County, California since 1998. It is a local affiliate of the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA-USA), placing it within a national network of more than 200 community chapters, 200 affiliated national organizations, and 20,000+ members, with cross-border reach to UN Associations in 102 nations.

The chapter delivers a portfolio of advocacy, education, and community programs: monthly meetings with expert speakers; annual signature events including the UN Day Gala and Human Rights Day Celebration; youth and student pipelines through the UNA-OC Soka Chapter, additional campus chapters, and Model UN programs; targeted programs in women and girls (UNA-OC Women), human rights (Human Rights Wednesdays, #30Articles30Days, #17SDGs17Days campaigns), climate (with a credentialed Climate Change Ambassador), and SDG localization (Project Local 2030 with United Way's FACE2024 pilot). It also runs an internship and volunteer program, an advocacy toolkit with mobile and postcard channels, and the Joy Adams Memorial Scholarship.

The underlying technology is standard nonprofit web and event infrastructure (Squarespace-hosted website, email newsletter, social channels, mobile advocacy via text-to-528-674), with no proprietary technical components. Revenue mechanics consist of tiered membership dues (Standard $50, Bronze $100, Silver $250, Gold $500, Lifetime $1,000, Young Professional $25, Fixed Income $25, Youth free) and tax-deductible donations, supplemented by event revenues and partnership collaborations with a Council of Organizations of 50+ NGOs and institutions including Soka University of America, United Way, Vanguard University, World Affairs Council of Orange County, and the UN Federal Credit Union. Headcount is reported at 19 employees.

Name

UNA-USA Orange County

Legal name

United Nations Association of Orange County

Website

https://una-oc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UNA-USA Orange County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community chapter of UNA-USA, based in Orange County, California, that educates and mobilizes members, students, and partners to advance the UN mission and Sustainable Development Goals through advocacy, programs, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Advocacy Organization

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

United Nations System & Specialized Agencies (BPADAAAA)

Keywords

• Nonprofit advocacy organization
• UN sustainable development
• Global citizenship education
• Community advocacy programs
• Youth civic engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Rancho Santa Margarita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees at various tiers (Standard $50, Bronze $100, Silver $250, Gold $500, Lifetime $1000, Youth FREE, Young Professional $25, Fixed Income $25) providing access to events, networking, and advocacy opportunities.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations supporting UNA-OC programs, partnerships, and community initiatives. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN/Tax ID #23-7182200).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UNA-USA Orange County (UNA-OC) is a 501(c)(3) community chapter of the United Nations Association of the USA that educates and inspires individuals to support the UN and its goals. It delivers membership tiers, monthly meetings, signature annual events, SDG-focused programs (Project Local 2030), human rights campaigns, Model UN and Campus Chapters, internships, volunteer placements, and the Joy Adams Memorial Scholarship to advance the Sustainable Development Goals at the local level in Orange County, California.

Product overview

UNA-USA Orange County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as a community chapter of the United Nations Association of the USA. The organization offers a portfolio of programs and services focused on UN advocacy, sustainable development, and global citizenship education. Core programs include monthly meetings with expert speakers, flagship annual events (UN Day Gala and Human Rights Day Celebration), Model UN and Campus Chapters for youth engagement, UNA-OC Women affinity group, Project Local 2030 for SDG implementation, internship and volunteer programs, an advocacy toolkit, and membership with multiple tiers. The organization also administers the Joy Adams Memorial Scholarship and conducts human rights education through structured campaigns.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Monthly Meetings Regular in-person monthly meetings at Vista Heritage Global Academy in Santa Ana, CA, featuring guest speakers, international affairs discussions, and SDG-focused programming for members and the community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to nation's largest group of advocates for the UN
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• United Nations FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNA-OC supports the United Nations Foundation and its mission, connecting local efforts to the broader UN system and Foundation initiatives.
• UNA-USA (National Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNA-OC is a community chapter of UNA-USA, part of a network of over 200 chapters working to promote the UN and its goals through public outreach, community organizing, and youth programs.
• Council of Organizations PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNA-OC's Council of Organizations includes 50+ NGOs and local groups including Access California Services, AFS Intercultural Programs, American Red Cross, Amnesty International, Habitat for Humanity, NAACP OC, Sierra Club Angeles Chapter, and many others working on social justice, human rights, climate, and SDG alignment.
• Soka University of AmericamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue and co-organizer for Human Rights Day Celebrations (2024, 2025). UNA-OC Soka Chapter established with student leadership and mission focus on Quality Education, Peace and Security & Sustainable development.
• United Way (FACE2024)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Project Local 2030 initiative with United Way's FACE2024 program as a pilot program for SDG localization in Orange County.
• Vanguard UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for special events including 'First to Thrive: Women Leading the Way' exploring challenges Hispanic women face, supporting SDG #5 and #10.
• World Affairs Council of Orange CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored 'The Universal Declaration at 75; Do Human Rights Make a Difference?' event with Soka University and UNA-OC.
• Orange County CoastkeeperminorOthersVolunteer partner offering monthly beach cleanups as part of environmental and sustainability programs.
• Back Bay Science CenterminorOthersVolunteer partner offering monthly programs on biodiversity and physical environment inside the Ecological Reserve.
• Second Harvest Food BankminorOthersVolunteer partner offering food bank volunteer opportunities including Harvest Solutions Farm and Distribution Center Assistance.
• Families ForwardminorOthersVolunteer partner offering food pantry group volunteering opportunities (minimum 15 people).
• Habitat for Humanity Orange CountyminorOthersVolunteer partner for home build and repair sites, product donations, shelving, and home construction/landscaping volunteer opportunities.
• Cities for CEDAW ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNA-OC participates in the national grassroots campaign to implement CEDAW (Convention on Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women) in US Cities, working with elected officials in Orange County cities.
• UN Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive membership benefit offered to UNA-USA members providing access to UN Federal Credit Union services.
• UNA-USA Southern California DivisionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional organizational structure connecting UNA-OC with other chapters in Southern California for coordinated advocacy and programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Council on Foreign Relations: Prominent U.S. foreign policy think tank and membership organization focused on international affairs. Comparable in promoting civic engagement with international affairs, hosting expert speakers, and operating a membership model, though primarily at a national/elite level rather than grassroots.
• Global Citizen: Large international advocacy organization focused on ending extreme poverty and advancing SDGs. Comparable as a global civic engagement platform targeting young people for advocacy around UN Sustainable Development Goals, though operating at global scale rather than local.
• United Nations Foundation: Major UN-affiliated nonprofit foundation that UNA-OC explicitly supports. Operates global programs and advocacy around UN priorities and SDGs. Directly comparable as a UN-supporting advocacy and fundraising organization, though at a much larger scale and broader scope.
• Amnesty International USA: U.S. section of a major human rights advocacy organization. Already a Council of Organizations partner with UNA-OC. Comparable as a human rights-focused membership nonprofit running advocacy campaigns, local chapters, and youth engagement programs around international issues.
• UNA-USA National (United Nations Association of the United States of America): The national parent organization that UNA-OC is a chapter of. Operates as the umbrella body for 200+ community chapters across the U.S., running the central membership portal, advocacy tools, and policy engagement. Directly comparable as the same mission and operational model at a national scale.
• World Affairs Councils of America: National network of independent World Affairs Councils across the U.S. operating in the same international affairs civic education space. Comparable as a nonprofit umbrella running local-chapter models focused on international affairs education and community engagement.

Regional players

• International Rescue Committee (IRC): Major humanitarian and refugee advocacy nonprofit with local offices and youth engagement programs. Comparable as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with Orange County presence running advocacy campaigns, volunteer programs, and SDG-aligned humanitarian work.

Direct peers

• UNA-San Diego (UNA-USA San Diego Chapter): A nearby sister chapter of UNA-USA operating in Southern California. Directly comparable as a local community chapter running the same programming model, membership structure, and advocacy approach in a parallel geographic market.
• World Affairs Council of Orange County: Local Orange County-based international affairs education and civic engagement nonprofit. Already a co-sponsorship partner of UNA-OC. Highly comparable as a regional nonprofit hosting speaker events, programs, and advocacy around international affairs in the same geographic market.
• Better World Fund: Listed as UNA-OC's parent organizational entity (Better World Fund 032 Orange County Chapter) under their 501(c)(3) structure. Directly comparable as the fiscal/administrative sponsor for UNA-USA chapters, providing operational infrastructure for local community chapters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-nations-association-orange-county

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Profiles4 records

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