Human Rights Watch Inc
- Assets
- $202.0m
- Revenue
- $70.5m
- Investments
- $96.5m
- Employees
- 345
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 11/1976
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 13-2875808
Organization Overview
Human Rights Watch Inc, operating under the name Watch Committee, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (Q70) the organization is classified as: International Human Rights, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Watch Committee employed 345 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Watch Committee is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2020, Watch Committee generated $70.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $83.7m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH, INC. IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AFRICA DIVISION OF HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH, INC. MONITORS AND PROMOTES HUMAN RIGHTS IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA. HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH SENDS INVESTIGATIVE MISSIONS TO COLLECT INFORMATION AND REPORTS ITS FINDINGS TO THE PUBLIC.
ASIA DIVISION OF HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH, INC. MONITORS AND PROMOTES HUMAN RIGHTS IN ASIAN COUNTRIES FROM AFGHANISTAN TO THE EAST. HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH SENDS INVESTIGATIVE MISSIONS TO COLLECT INFORMATION AND REPORTS ITS FINDINGS TO THE PUBLIC.
MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA - FOR MORE THAN TWO DECADES, HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH HAS WORKED TO EXPOSE AND CURB A WIDE RANGE OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA. WITH A STAFF OF MORE THAN 30 PEOPLE, WE REPORT ON 17 COUNTRIES IN THE REGION FROM OUR LOCAL OFFICES IN TUNISIA, LEBANON, ISRAEL, JORDAN, AS WELL AS FROM OUR OTHER INTERNATIONAL OFFICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kenneth Roth Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $578,486 |
Bruno Stagno Ugarte Deputy Exec. Dir. For Advocacy | Officer | 40 | $367,933 |
Michele Alexander Deputy Exec. Dir. For Development | Officer | 40 | $364,565 |
Liesl Gerntholtz Deputy Exec Dir. For Programs (thru 7/1/20) | Officer | 40 | $314,648 |
Barbara Pirto Dir. Of Finance & Operations | Officer | 40 | $288,973 |
Joseph Saunders Deputy Director, Program | Officer | 40 | $279,902 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cloud For Good Llc It Consultant | 6/29/21 | $920,584 |
Faircom New York Inc Fundraising Consultant | 6/29/21 | $2,419,558 |
Landseer Services Llc Investments Consultant | 6/29/21 | $752,500 |
Smart Ims Inc It Consultant | 6/29/21 | $634,845 |
Phase 2 Technology Llc It Consultant | 6/29/21 | $418,405 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $61,724,058 |
| Investment income | $2,241,011 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $130,511 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,350,785 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $70,485,098 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $869,363 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,954,533 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $1,095,629 |
| Other salaries and wages | $36,765,486 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,226,148 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,290,461 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,398,634 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $672,465 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $511,829 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $62,603 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,336,737 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,531,253 |
| Fees for services: Other | $775,637 |
| Advertising and promotion | $814,282 |
| Office expenses | $2,395,277 |
| Information technology | $2,748,335 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,193,403 |
| Travel | $4,271,233 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $604,431 |
| Interest | $8,629 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,575,132 |
| Insurance | $715,039 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $83,697,899 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,639,150 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $29,505,906 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,630,986 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $42,484 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,657,994 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $48,379,151 |
| Investments—other securities | $96,470,503 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,268,051 |
| Total assets | $201,979,141 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,405,084 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,402,958 |
| Total liabilities | $10,808,042 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $191,171,099 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Human Rights Watch Inc has recieved totaling $124,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Niemeyer Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
David D Dodge Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: IRAN FUND | $20,000 |
Niner Foundation Inc Jackson, WY PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
Branson Family Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $10,000 |
David D Dodge Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: 2023 SAN DIEGO HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH FILM FESTIVAL | $7,500 |
David D Dodge Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: CHINA PROJECT | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $134,504,671 |
| Earnings | $33,859,487 |
| Ending Balance | $168,364,158 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Human Rights Watch Inc New York, NY | $201,979,141 | $70,485,098 |
Amnesty International Of The Usa Inc New York, NY | $44,451,870 | $64,141,810 |
Jewish Agency For Israel-North American Council New York, NY | $7,297,891 | $23,591,467 |
Human Rights First New York, NY | $18,464,972 | $13,892,305 |
Women For Afghan Women Inc Flushing, NY | $13,525,549 | $20,950,749 |
International Center For Transitional Justice New York, NY | $12,433,826 | $8,930,242 |
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Inc Cambridge, MA | $35,096,265 | $12,300,839 |
Madre Inc New York, NY | $15,494,052 | $10,077,955 |
Physicians For Human Rights Inc New York, NY | $16,831,334 | $7,027,747 |
Rule Of Law Foundation Iii Inc New York, NY | $6,312,709 | $4,434,527 |
Equality Now Inc New York, NY | $16,844,054 | $10,413,644 |
Follow Your Dream Foundation Inc New York, NY | $16,436,926 | $14,548,416 |