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International Council on Social Welfare
Bronx, NY · EIN 132576271 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · Micro (<$100K) · icsw.org
revenue
$73K
expenses
$76K
net assets
$-11K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE FORMS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHICH AIM TO REDUCE POVERTY, HARDSHIP AND VULNERABILITY, ESPECIALLY AMONGST DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE; STRIVE FOR RECOGNITION AND REALIZATION OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS TO EMPLOYMENT, INCOME, FOOD, SHELTER, EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE AND SECURITY; PROMOTE EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY, FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION, PARTICIPATION AND ACCESS TO HUMAN SERVICES AND OPPOSE DISCRIMINATION; PROMOTE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS WHICH STRIKE AN APPROPRIATE BALANCE BETWEEN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC GOALS AND WHICH RESPECT CULTURAL DIVERSITY; STRENGTHEN CIVIL SOCIETY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD TO ACHIEVE THESE OBJECTS; SEEK IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE OBJECTS BY GOVERNMENTS, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES IN COOPERATION WITH ITS NETWORK OF MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW) is a global nonprofit founded in 1928 that advances social welfare, justice, and development through policy advocacy, research, and knowledge dissemination. It strengthens civil society by convening international conferences, publishing policy analysis, and engaging with United Nations agencies. ICSW operates through a network of member organizations in over 70 countries and focuses on issues including social protection, equity, and inclusive development.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Global Cooperation Newsletter
Monthly publication disseminating global social welfare research, policy developments, and ICSW activities to members and broader audiences
Joint World Conference
International conference co-organized with IASSW and IFSW to advance global social work and development agendas
Marrakech Seminar: From Exclusion to Belonging
Co-sponsored seminar promoting inclusive community practices in the MENA-Europe region
United Nations Advocacy
Engages in UN policy processes through consultative status with ECOSOC and accreditation with multiple UN agencies
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocacy for social protection floors and global social welfare standards
      Promotes the concept of a social protection floor as a universal standard and advocates for implementation actions on social welfare issues through policy statements, participation in global conferences, and collaboration with international partners.
  • Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
    • Capacity building for member and civil society organizations
      Strengthens the capabilities of member organizations through global conferences, joint seminars, the Distinguished Fellows program, and collaborative initiatives to address social challenges and advance sustainable development goals.
  • Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
    • Conducting and disseminating research on global social welfare issues
      Produces policy papers, research publications, books, and special issues of scholarly journals such as International Social Work, focusing on poverty, digitalization, ICTs in social services, and sustainable development, with contributions from civil society organizations globally.
  • Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Producing and distributing global and regional newsletters
      Produces and distributes recurring global and regional newsletters, including the monthly Global Cooperation Newsletter, to share updates on social welfare initiatives, ICSW activities, and research publications.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Coordinating global advocacy networks and alliances
      Collaborates with IASSW and IFSW to establish joint initiatives such as the Global Agenda Observatory and a shared global agenda for social work, and represents member organizations across more than 70 countries to strengthen civil society globally.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$73K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$5K7%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$76K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out$25K
balance sheet
Total assets$157K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$-11K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • Antonio Lopez Pelaez — Executive Director
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • CSOs Coalition — Collaborates with civil society organizations to present joint policy statements.
  • Coalition of NGOs in Health Partner — Immediate past Regional President, indicating sustained partnership with the coalition on health policy and governance.
  • Distinguished Fellows Network — Network of global experts engaged through a special membership category to contribute to ICSW's knowledge and policy work.
  • Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations Government — Accredited to FAO.
  • IASSW Partner — Co-organizing partner for the 2016 Joint World Conference and collaborative planning for international events.
  • ICSW MENA-Europe Partner — Co-sponsored the Marrakech Seminar on inclusive practices.
  • IFSW Partner — Co-organizing partner for the 2016 Joint World Conference and collaborative planning for international events.
  • International Association of Schools of Social Work Network — Co-publisher of the journal International Social Work and collaborator on global social work initiatives.
  • International Federation of Social Workers Network — Co-publisher of the journal International Social Work and collaborator on global social work initiatives.
  • International Labour Organisation Government — Accredited to ILO.
  • Local Governance Network (LOGNET) Partner — National coordinator for LOGNET, collaborating on local governance and social accountability initiatives in Ghana.
  • Member Organizations Network — Cooperates with a global network of member organizations to promote social welfare and implement shared objectives.
  • Members of ICSW Network — ICSW builds the capacity of its member organizations through collaboration and knowledge exchange.
  • Right of the Child Coalition Partner — National Vice President representing ICSW in advocacy for social protection rights and policies for vulnerable and marginalized groups.
  • United Nations Government — Advocates for the development of a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons.
  • United Nations Government — Holds highest level of consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council.
  • United Nations Children's Fund Government — Accredited to UNICEF.
  • United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Government — Accredited to UNESCO.
  • academic community Partner — Works with academic institutions to inform and advance social welfare practice and policy.
  • civil society organizations Partner — Collaborates with civil society organizations as part of its umbrella organization model.
  • government structures Government — Engages with government structures to support social welfare initiatives.
  • international organizations Partner — Partners with international organizations to promote global social welfare.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Evidence-Informed Global Advocacy
    methodology: evidence-based advocacy
    By using international platforms to disseminate research and stimulate high-level debate, we influence social policy, because sustained advocacy grounded in cross-national evidence shifts norms and institutional priorities.
  • Grassroots-to-Policy Knowledge Integration
    methodology: grassroots-to-policy
    By integrating local, community-level experiences into global policy discourse through research and convening, we produce more responsive and legitimate social welfare policies, because grounding advocacy in lived experience increases policy relevance and equity.
  • Rights-Based Systems Advocacy
    methodology: rights-based-approach
    By advancing social welfare through a rights-based framework that links governance, health, education, and human rights, we drive systemic reform, because institutional accountability to human rights standards produces more equitable and sustainable outcomes.
  • Social Protection Floor Advocacy
    methodology: social_protection_floor
    By promoting universal access to a social protection floor — including basic income security, health care, and essential services — we reduce vulnerability and advance socio-economic development, because systemic economic inclusion enables human dignity and resilience.