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Human Rights First

CharityWatch rating issued
January 2025

Top-Rated Charity
A
CharityWatch Rating
Our independent rating based
on a number of factors.
 
81%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$10
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.
Ratings & Metrics

Contact Information

Human Rights First
75 Broad Street
Floor 31
New York, NY 10004

Other Names

None

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.humanrightsfirst.org

Stated Mission

To empower Americans to work for justice in our own communities and around the world.

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Ratings & Metrics

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 12/31/2023

Program Percentage: 81%

The percentage of Human Rights First's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$15,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $10

How many dollars Human Rights First spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$12,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Human Rights First Audited Financial Statements 13-3116646
Human Rights First IRS Form 990 13-3116646
Entity: Human Rights First
Document Type: Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: 13-3116646
Entity: Human Rights First
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 13-3116646

Governance & Transparency

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CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
This charity is Top-Rated
What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
Human Rights First
meets governance benchmarks.
 
Human Rights First
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy No Sharing  

Top Salaries

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  Name Title Compensation
1 Michael F. Breen President / CEO $379,478
2 Kareem Shora Executive VP for Programs and Policy $235,890
3 James B. Bernfield Senior VP of Marketing and Communications $234,747
1
Name: Michael F. Breen
Title: President / CEO
Compensation: $379,478
2
Name: Kareem Shora
Title: Executive VP for Programs and Policy
Compensation: $235,890
3
Name: James B. Bernfield
Title: Senior VP of Marketing and Communications
Compensation: $234,747

Analysts' Notes

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CharityWatch Analysts perform an in-depth analysis of charities' audited financial statements and IRS tax filings, and often review other documents such as state filings, annual reports, and fundraising contracts during their evaluations. Below are select notes that CharityWatch believes may be of interest to donors.

According to the Human Rights First (HRF) audit of December 31, 2023 (Note 10, Contributed Services), HRF reports receiving in-kind "contributed program service revenue and legal and related services expenses" in 2023 on which it placed a total value of $92,191,114.

[Note: CharityWatch generally excludes the value of in-kind (non-cash) donations of goods and services from its calculations of Program % and Cost to Raise $100. More information on how grades are calculated and the treatment of in-kind donations can be found on the Our Process page.]