irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0FOUNDED IN 1945, USCIB PROMOTES OPEN MARKETS, COMPETITIVENESS AND INNOVATION, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY, SUPPORTED BY INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT AND REGULATORY COHERENCE. ITS FOCUS IS ON INTERNATIONAL POLICY IN THE MULTILATERAL SYSTEM, AND ITS MEMBERS INCLUDE U.S.-BASED GLOBAL COMPANIES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRMS FROM EVERY SECTOR, WITH OPERATIONS IN EVERY REGION OF THE WORLD. AS THE SOLE AMERICAN REPRESENTATIVE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF EMPLOYERS AND THE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE OECD, USCIB PROVIDES BUSINESS VIEWS TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND TO POLICY MAKERS AND REGULATORY AUTHORITIES WORLDWIDE AND WORKS TO FACILITATE INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT. IN ADDITION, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) USCIB IS THE ONLY U.S. ORGANIZATION WITH STANDING TO UN ECOSOC, AND HAS RECOGNIZED STANDING IN SEVERAL UN BODIES AND TREATIES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
ATA Carnet Export Service
Streamlines temporary export-import processes by eliminating customs duties and taxes for goods such as professional equipment and commercial samples
Dispute Resolution
Provides access to ICC International Court of Arbitration for resolving cross-border commercial disputes
Global Network Engagement
Connects member companies with business counterparts in over 170 countries through ICC, IOE, and BIAC networks
Policy Advocacy
Advances U.S. business views at international bodies including the UN, OECD, and ILO, and provides members access to global policymakers and regulatory authorities
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Trade and Logistics Support Services 2 activities
- Administers the ATA Carnet system in the United StatesOperates as the sole national guaranteeing and issuing association for ATA Carnets in the U.S., providing duty- and tax-free temporary import and export of goods to support exporters, especially micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Managed this system since 1969 under appointment by the Treasury Department and participated in a global network that issued over 200,000 carnets for $32 billion in goods in 2024.
- Develops and publishes international trade rules and standardsMaintains and updates the Incoterms® rules, first published in 1936, which define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade. Published the latest version, Incoterms® 2020, to provide clarity and reduce disputes in global transactions.
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Bilateral Trade and Business Relations 1 activity
- Facilitates international business-to-business engagementConnects member companies with business counterparts in over 170 countries through ICC and BIAC networks, enabling B2B meetings and fostering global trade relationships.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Standards & Accreditation 1 activity
- Supports international dispute resolution mechanismsServes as the U.S. contact point for ICC dispute resolution services and promotes the use of ICC arbitration through its Arbitration Committee, facilitating access to international legal and regulatory frameworks for resolving trade disputes.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocates for U.S. business interests in international policy forumsRepresents U.S. business perspectives in multilateral systems by participating in high-level international meetings, including those of the UN, OECD, APEC, and the WTO. Serves as the sole American representative to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the International Organization of Employers (IOE), and the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD (BIAC), with standing status at UN ECOSOC and recognized standing in multiple UN bodies.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$14.59M
Contributions & grants$7K0%
Program service revenue$14.34M98%
Investment income$162K1%
Other revenue$78K
expenses
Total expenses$13.07M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$5.84M
Grants paid out$300K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$16.03M
Cash$7.55M
Investments$2.63M
Liabilities$10.16M
Net assets$5.87M
Liquid reserves9.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHITNEY YOUNG BAIRD | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $594K |
| DECLAN DALY | COO/CFO | 40 | $451K |
| NORINE KENNEDY | SVP, POLICY AND GLOBAL STRATEGY | 40 | $340K |
| RICHARD MINOR | SR VP AND INTERNATIONAL TAX COUNSEL | 40 | $289K |
| ALICE SLAYTON CLARK | SVP TRADE, INVESTMENT, & DIGITAL POL | 40 | $241K |
| ALISON R TAGG | VP, MEMBERSHIP | 40 | $226K |
| JOANNA KATHRYN HUGHES | VP, COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $190K |
board members · 18
- CAROLINA PEREZ LOPEZ — DIRECTOR
- CHAD WITHERS — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER SHARROCK — DIRECTOR
- DAN KONIGSBURG — VICE CHAIR
- DON MONKS — TREASURER
- DOROTHY ATTWOOD — VICE CHAIR
- EMILY M DICKENS — DIRECTOR
- ERIC LOEB — CHAIRMAN
- GERALD KUNDE — DIRECTOR
- JAMES CASCONE — DIRECTOR
- JAY THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
- JOHN MURPHY — DIRECTOR
- KAREN RZESZUTKO — DIRECTOR
- KURT STUCKWISCH — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL FERGUSON — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL GOLTZMAN — DIRECTOR
- MICHELE PARMELEE THRU 92024 — VICE CHAIR
- PETER SHERWIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- APEC Partner — Collaborates with APEC through participation in the Sub-Committee on Customs Procedures and APEC Customs–Business Dialogue.
- Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD Network — Member of the BIAC, representing business views in OECD policy discussions.
- Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD Partner — USCIB represents U.S. business interests in the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD.
- Business at OECD Network — U.S. affiliate of Business at OECD, representing U.S. business interests in OECD policy discussions.
- Business at OECD Network — USCIB is the US affiliate of Business at OECD (BIAC), representing US business interests in OECD policy discussions.
- ICC Network — Participates in ICC Dispute Resolution services and collaborates on international business rules.
- International Chamber of Commerce Network — Member of a global network representing business interests.
- International Chamber of Commerce Network — U.S. affiliate of the International Chamber of Commerce, engaging in global business policy development.
- International Chamber of Commerce Network — USCIB distributes ICC-published Incoterms® 2020, reflecting its affiliation with the International Chamber of Commerce.
- International Chamber of Commerce Network — USCIB is the US affiliate of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), leveraging its global network and dispute resolution services.
- International Chamber of Commerce Network — USCIB participates in ICC committees and initiatives, including customs and trade facilitation and engagement of national chambers.
- International Chamber of Commerce Partner — Proud partner in promoting international trade standards, including Incoterms®.
- International Chamber of Commerce Partner — Through its World Chambers Federation, establishes the conditions under which USCIB operates as the U.S. National Guaranteeing and Issuing Association for ATA Carnets.
- International Chamber of Commerce Partner — USCIB serves as the sole American representative to the International Chamber of Commerce.
- International Labor Organization Government — USCIB participates in ILO conferences and negotiations, representing U.S. business interests in global labor standard-setting.
- International Organisation of Employers Network — U.S. affiliate of the International Organisation of Employers, representing U.S. employer interests in international forums.
- International Organisation of Employers Network — USCIB collaborates with IOE in representing global employer interests at the International Labour Organization.
- International Organisation of Employers Network — USCIB is the US affiliate of the International Organisation of Employers (IOE), advancing US business perspectives in international labor policy forums.
- International Organization of Employers Network — Member of a global employer network engaging in international labor and economic policy.
- International Organization of Employers Partner — USCIB serves as the sole American representative to the International Organization of Employers.
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Government — USCIB co-hosts annual tax conferences with the OECD and engages in international tax policy discussions.
- Treasury Department Government — Appointed USCIB in 1969 to operate and manage the ATA Carnet system in the United States.
- US Commercial Service Partner — Proud partner in supporting U.S. businesses in international trade.
- US Customs and Border Protection Government — Works with CBP on enforcement and procedural updates related to ATA Carnets entering the United States.
- United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity Partner — Participates in meetings of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical, and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.
- United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Partner — Co-organized the High-Level Regional Meeting on Tax and Development with USCIB.
- United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Government — USCIB is the only U.S. organization with standing at UN ECOSOC.
- World Customs Organization Government — Adopted the ATA Carnet Convention on temporary imports, which underpins the system USCIB manages.
- World Trade Week NYC Partner — Proud partner in organizing and promoting World Trade Week in New York City.
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.
- Multilateral Engagement for Regulatory Coherencemethodology: regulatory_coherenceBy promoting coherent regulatory frameworks and sustained engagement across multilateral institutions, the organization advances economic and sustainability goals because alignment reduces fragmentation and enhances interoperability for international business operations.
- Policy Advocacy through Technical and Diplomatic Channelsmethodology: policy-engagement-through-technical-advisory-bodiesBy participating in high-level policy dialogues, technical advisory bodies, and regional forums, the organization shapes international policy because sustained expert engagement ensures business perspectives are integrated into emerging regulations and global standards.
- Policy Influence through Business Engagementmethodology: policy-influence-through-business-engagementBy applying American business perspectives to international policy challenges, the organization advances U.S. business interests globally because direct input from business stakeholders leads to more practical, implementable, and business-friendly policies.
- Trade Facilitation through Standardized Rules and Documentationmethodology: trade-facilitation-through-carnetsBy implementing universal trade rules and standardized customs documentation like the ATA Carnet system, the organization reduces trade barriers and increases predictability for cross-border commerce because uniform procedures lower compliance costs and administrative delays.