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New York BBB Wise Giving Report for
Human Rights First

A BBB Accredited charity

 


Expiration Date:
05/2015
Name:
Human Rights First
Formerly known as:
Lawyers Committee for Human Rights
Address:
333 Seventh Avenue
13th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Phone:
212-845-5200
Year, State Incorporated:
1981, New York
Affiliates:
None
Stated Purpose:
" Promotes laws and policies that would advance universal rights and freedoms. "





Evaluation Conclusions
 

               
Human Rights First meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.




Programs
 

               
Human Rights First works in the U.S. and abroad to defend and protect human rights and the rule of law. The organization works to contribute to the development of enhanced legal mechanisms and practices to more effectively tackle new protection challenges. Human Rights First works with local and international non-governmental organizations to strengthen regional and institutional capacity to address refugee protection concerns. The organization works to protect individuals at risk such as refugees fleeing persecution, victims of crimes against humanity, victims of discrimination, individuals whose rights are violated in the name of national security, and human rights advocates who are targeted for defending the rights of others.



Governance
 

               
Chief Executive Officer:
Elisa Massimino, Chief Executive
Compensation*:
$275,361
Chair of the Board:
William D. Zabel
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation:
Schulte Roth + Zabel LLP
Board Size:
28
Paid Staff Size:
69



*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.




Fund Raising
 

               
Method(s) Used:

Direct mail appeals, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals, internet
Fund raising costs were 7.1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $13,543,555, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)




Tax Status
 

               
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.




Financial
 

               
The following information is based on Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

Source of Funds  

Contributed program services

 $30,822,428

Grants, pledges and contributions

 13,543,555

Other income

 411,057

Investment income

 62,454
Total Income
$44,839,494

Program Expenses  

Refugee Protection/ Asylum

$32,892,758

Communications

1,899,553

Law and Security

1,130,015

Fighting discrimination

540,116

Crimes Against Humanity

450,615

Human Rights Defenders

382,560

Business and Human Rights

201,122
Total Program Expenses:
Fund Raising Expenses
Administrative Expenses
Total expenses

Income in Excess of Expenses

 37,496,739
959,895
1,196,022
$39,652,656

$5,186,838



Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses


Programs: 95%  Fund Raising: 2%  Administrative 3% 
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Beginning net assets $8,594,919
Ending net assets 13,781,757
Total liabilities 609,623
Total assets
$14,391,380






 

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