UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION-USA PASADENA CHAPTER INC

What UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION-USA PASADENA CHAPTER INC does

UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION-USA PASADENA CHAPTER INC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and one of the oldest and largest local chapters of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA). Founded in 1947 and incorporated in 1972, the chapter operates from Pasadena, California, serving the San Gabriel Valley, Burbank, Glendale, and Northeast Los Angeles. Its mission is to generate local support for the United Nations and its commitment to global peace, justice, freedom, and well-being, primarily through UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) education and advocacy.

The chapter's core offerings are programmatic rather than product-based: a recurring Coffee Talk speaker series, annual signature events (UN Day, Human Rights Day in partnership with the Pasadena Mayor's Office, International Women's Day, Earth Day Altadena), youth leadership development via the GenUN program, and high school and college Model UN engagement. Underlying execution is event-driven and community-led, conducted through a small staff (~5 employees) supported by a 12+ member volunteer board and a pipeline of interns and Fellows. Operational technology is standard nonprofit tooling (WordPress site, Constant Contact newsletters, PayPal donations, Google Forms, Zeffy event registration); there is no proprietary technology product.

The business model is a mix of subscription-like membership dues and donations. Membership is tiered by age: Standard at $50/year, Young Professional (18-30) at $25/year, and free GenUN membership for ages 14-17. Revenue is supplemented by donations via PayPal and historically by sponsored campaigns (e.g., the 1999-2009 Night of a Thousand Dinners landmine campaign that raised over $25 million). Pricing is publicly disclosed and distributed across a relatively broad base of individual members and donors; no enterprise contracts or anchor sponsors are apparent.

Name

UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION-USA PASADENA CHAPTER INC

Legal name

UNA USA Pasadena Chapter Inc

Website

https://unapasadena.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UNA USA Pasadena Chapter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy and education organization—one of the oldest and largest UNA-USA chapters—serving Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley, and Northeast Los Angeles through SDG education, a speaker series, and youth leadership programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Advocacy and Community Education

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

United Nations System & Specialized Agencies (BPADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Organizations & Club Administration (EDALAHAB), Model UN & Parliamentary Procedure Programs (Oratory-Focused) (EDAMAOAG)

Keywords

• Community advocacy programs
• Educational event series
• Nonprofit member services
• Youth leadership development
• Global citizenship education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The chapter generates revenue through membership dues at three tiers: Standard membership at $50 annually, Young Professional membership at $25 for ages 18-30, and free GenUN membership for ages 14-17. Members gain access to events, networking opportunities, UN career development, and publications.
2. Donations: The chapter accepts donations through PayPal to support its mission of generating support for the United Nations and its commitment to global peace, justice, and well-being.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UNA-USA Pasadena Chapter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates as a local chapter of the United Nations Association of the USA. It generates community support for the United Nations through educational programming, signature events (Coffee Talk speaker series, UN Day, Human Rights Day, International Women's Day, Earth Day), Model UN engagement with high schools and college campuses, and a tiered membership program (Standard $50, Young Professional $25, GenUN free for ages 14-17).

Product overview

UNA-USA Pasadena Chapter operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of advocacy programs and community events rather than a traditional tech product. The chapter's offerings center on educational programming including the Coffee Talk Speaker Series, annual celebrations (UN Day, Human Rights Day, International Women's Day, Earth Day Altadena), and youth leadership initiatives. The organization bridges global UN priorities with local San Gabriel Valley communities through events, Model UN engagement, and campus chapter programs, functioning as an advocacy and educational organization rather than a software or technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UNA-USA Pasadena Chapter Membership
• Coffee Talk Speaker Series
• UN Day Celebration
• Human Rights Day Celebration
• International Women's Day Celebration
• Earth Day Altadena
• Youth Leadership Program
• Model UN and Campus Chapter Engagement

Quantifiable outcome

• Landmine campaign raised over $25 million, cleared over 1,000 minefields, assisted thousands of survivors from 1999-2009
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Western Justice CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern Justice Center serves as the primary venue for Coffee Talk speaker series and community events. Located at 75 S Grand Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105, it hosts regular chapter programming including storytelling events, peace-building discussions, and community gatherings.
• Servas InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPaige LaCombe, former UNA Pasadena board member, now leads peace and women's initiatives at US Servas. She organized three panel discussions at CSW70 Forum on intersectionality of climate justice, peace, and gender equality. Chapter maintains close ties through shared advocacy for peace and international understanding.
• Community Women Vital VoicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNA Pasadena partnered with Community Women Vital Voices for the Respect My Crown documentary screening at Western Justice Center. The documentary highlights experiences of Black women overcoming racial and gender barriers in leadership and political roles. Char Bland facilitated the connection.
• Soul Force ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the 3rd annual Earth Day Altadena celebration. Soul Force Project collaborated on the event themed 'Making Change Where We Stand' focused on healing, sustainability, and community connection following the Eaton Fire.
• Plant Based TreatyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Earth Day Altadena 2026 celebration alongside UNA-USA Pasadena and Soul Force Project. The event focused on environmental sustainability and community recovery.
• Anne Frank LAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnne Frank LA hosted the Otto Frank solo performance by Roger Guenveur Smith at Los Angeles Central Public Library. UNA Pasadena promoted this event featuring the Obie and Peabody Award-winning performer in collaboration with Los Angeles Public Library.
• Tiyya Foundation / Chef Heidi AlsangakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner at UN Day 2025 celebration providing Sudanese cuisine catering. Chef Heidi Alsangak shared her experience bringing Sudanese cuisine to the United States as part of the chapter's cultural programming.
• American Women for International Understanding (AWIU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNA Pasadena President Ann Diederich co-chairs the COIR (Career Opportunities in International Relations) Symposium at AWIU, which provides resources for over 150 young women aspiring to work in international relations. Nancy Annick represented AWIU at UN Day 2025.
• UNA-USA National OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChapter is part of the UNA-USA national network working with UN Foundation and Better World Campaign to strengthen US-UN relationship. Provides access to national resources, publications, delegate opportunities, and policy advocacy framework.
• UNA-USA San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNA San Diego delegation led by UNA SoCal President Bettina Hausmann connected with UNA Pasadena at CSW70 Forum in NYC, strengthening Southern California chapter network.
• Hoving HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based nonprofit supporting women overcoming addiction. Featured in community spotlight highlighting their long-term residential recovery program. Located at 127 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Nations Foundation: Parent foundation of UNA-USA and the Better World Campaign, focused on global issues including climate, gender, and health. Comparable as the strategic backbone of UN-aligned US advocacy the chapter draws from.
• Rotary International: Service-oriented civic organization with local clubs, youth programs (Rotaract, Interact), and a strong peace-and-international-understanding mission similar to UNA-USA Pasadena. Comparable as a dues-based civic club network.
• Better World Campaign: Works in partnership with UNA-USA to strengthen the US-UN relationship through advocacy. Operates at the federal policy level where the Pasadena chapter operates at the community level.
• Amnesty International USA: US section of a global human rights organization with membership dues, local chapters, and advocacy programming similar to UNA-USA Pasadena. Comparable as a larger membership-driven UN-aligned advocacy group.
• United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA): The national parent organization of the Pasadena Chapter; provides the brand, programmatic framework, and UN access that the chapter operates within. Comparable as the umbrella for the same mission and member base.

Direct peers

• AWIU (American Women for International Understanding): Nonprofit running the COIR Symposium reaching 150+ young women interested in international relations careers. Directly comparable in international-affairs youth programming and partnership footprint.
• UNA USA San Diego Chapter: Southern California UNA-USA chapter led by Bettina Hausmann (UNA SoCal President). Operates the same model of events, membership, and youth engagement in a different metro area.
• World Affairs Council of Greater Los Angeles: Greater LA civic education nonprofit running speaker series, youth programs, and member events on international affairs. Directly comparable in programmatic mix (talks, youth engagement, member dues) and Southern California footprint.
• League of Women Voters Pasadena Area: Local civic advocacy and education nonprofit with membership dues, speaker programming, and partnership with the Pasadena Mayor's Office. Comparable as a similarly structured Pasadena-based civic organization.
• UNA USA Los Angeles Chapter: Another Southern California UNA-USA chapter offering the same membership tiers, speaker events, and advocacy programming in an adjacent geography. Closely comparable in mission, model, and constituency.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/United Nations Association Pasadena Chapter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/united-nations-association-usa-pasadena-chapter-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/unausapasadena

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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