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Defending and protecting human rights
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84.55
350 Fifth Avenue 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118
tel: (212) 290-4700 Web Site
EIN: 13-2875808
New York, NY 10118
tel: (212) 290-4700 Web Site
EIN: 13-2875808
Board Leadership
Hassan Elmasry & Robert Kissane
Co-Chairs
Hassan Elmasry & Robert Kissane
Co-Chairs
CEO
Kenneth Roth
Executive Director
Kenneth Roth
Executive Director
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This rating was published 09/03/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Human Rights Watch is one of the world's leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, we give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes. Our rigorous, objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy build intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse. For 30 years, Human Rights Watch has worked tenaciously to lay the legal and moral groundwork for deep-rooted change and has fought to bring greater justice and security to people around the world.
Human Rights Watch is one of the world's leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, we give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes. Our rigorous, objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy build intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse. For 30 years, Human Rights Watch has worked tenaciously to lay the legal and moral groundwork for deep-rooted change and has fought to bring greater justice and security to people around the world.
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96.00
This rating was published 09/03/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) | 73.1% |
Administrative Expenses | 8.4% |
Fundraising Expenses | 18.4% |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.23 |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 2.88 |
Program Expenses Growth | -1.1% |
Liabilities to Assets | 3.4% |
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Human Rights Watch on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Human Rights Watch on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990 | |
Independent Voting Board Members | |
No Material diversion of assets | |
Audited financials prepared by independent accountant | |
Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties | |
Documents Board Meeting Minutes | |
Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing | |
Conflict of Interest Policy | |
Whistleblower Policy | |
Records Retention and Destruction Policy | |
CEO listed with salary | |
Process for determining CEO compensation | |
Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated | |
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website? | |
Donor Privacy Policy | |
Board Members Listed | |
Audited Financials | |
Form 990 | |
Key staff listed |
Highly Rated
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Human Rights Watch (NY) | 84.55 | |
Institute for Global Engagement (VA) | 85.85 | |
The Carter Center (GA) | 97.87 | |
MADRE (NY) | 95.83 | |
Center for Justice and International Law (DC) | 91.42 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $48,631,339 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $11,016,849 |
Related Organizations | $9,521,553 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $69,169,741 |
Program Service Revenue | $24,786 |
Total Primary Revenue | $69,194,527 |
Other Revenue | $7,991,696 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $77,186,223 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $54,525,046 |
Administrative Expenses | $6,940,827 |
Fundraising Expenses | $13,659,817 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $75,125,690 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $2,060,533 |
Net Assets | $213,493,570 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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Asia Division of HRW | $6,664,610 | 12.2% |
Africa Division of HRW | $6,460,946 | 11.8% |
Middle East and North Africa HRW | $6,201,894 | 11.4% |
Ratings History
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2018-06 | 09/03/2019 | 84.55 | |||||||
2017-06 | 02/01/2019 | 85.82 | |||||||
2016-06 | 02/01/2018 | 89.23 | |||||||
2015-06 | 10/01/2016 | 91.15 | |||||||
2014-06 | 06/01/2016 | 94.66 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-06 | 12/01/2015 | 92.76 | |||||||
2013-06 | 12/01/2014 | 94.47 | |||||||
2012-06 | 10/01/2013 | 94.62 | |||||||
2011-06 | 06/01/2012 | 91.80 | |||||||
2010-06 | 10/01/2011 | 87.87 | |||||||
2010-06 | 09/20/2011 | 87.07 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2010-06 | 07/01/2011 | 79.83 | |||||||
2009-06 | 06/01/2010 | 90.31 | |||||||
2008-06 | 10/01/2009 | 90.16 | |||||||
2007-06 | 02/01/2009 | 90.24 | |||||||
2006-06 | 05/01/2007 | 88.79 | |||||||
2005-03 | 01/01/2006 | 86.21 | |||||||
2004-03 | 01/05/2005 | 89.77 | |||||||
2003-03 | 05/01/2004 | 80.47 | |||||||
2002-03 | 02/05/2003 | 92.67 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 13-2875808 |
Name in IRS Master File | HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH INC |
NTEE Code | Q70 |
NTEE Classification | International Human Rights |
NTEE Type | International, Foreign Affairs and National Security |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (430) Defense of human and civil rights |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | November, 1976 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | June |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) | (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title |
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$546,773 | 0.72% | Kenneth Roth | Executive Director |
Highly Rated
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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Human Rights Watch (NY) | 84.55 | |
PCI Media Impact (NY) | 90.41 | |
ZOE International (CA) | 88.98 | |
MADRE (NY) | 95.83 | |
Shared Hope International (WA) | 92.73 |
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