International Refugee Rights Initiative
- Assets
- $340.8k
- Revenue
- $167.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 01/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-1408831
Organization Overview
International Refugee Rights Initiative is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International Refugee Rights Initiative 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 12/2021, International Refugee Rights Initiative generated $167.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (35.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $689.7k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADDRESSING THE PLIGHT OF THE DISPLACED: IRRI RESPONDS TO THE NEEDS OF THE DISPLACED IN AFRICA BY, MONITORING PARTICULAR PROTECTION PROBLEMS IN THE AREAS WHERE WE OPERATE, PROMOTING POLICIES AT THE INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS WHICH BETTER PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE DISPLACED AND RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF REFUGEES FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION. WE RESPOND TO THE NEED FOR LEGAL PROTECTION BOTH BY PROVIDING DIRECT ACCOMPANIMENT, FACILITATING REFERRALS AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO LEGAL AID PROVIDERS THROUGH INFORMATION RESOURCES AND EXPERT ADVICE TO ALLOW THEM TO PROVIDE MORE EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE.
USE INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO CONFLICT AND DISPLACEMENT IN AFRICA.
UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO MASS VIOLENCE: IRRI PROMOTES APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO MASS VIOLENCE THROUGH SUPPORT TO LOCAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, DIRECT ADVOCACY, AND COORDINATION OF CIVIL SOCIETY RESPONSE WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON SUDAN. THE PROGRAM ALSO STUDIES INTERNATIONAL MECHANISMS FOR RESPONDING TO MASS VIOLENCE AND SUGGEST HOW THESE CAN BE ALTERED TO RESPOND MORE EFFECTIVELY TO THE NEEDS OF THOSE AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE.
ENSURING EFFECTIVE ACCESS TO CITIZENSHIP: THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES THE EFFECTIVE RIGHT TO NATIONALITY IN AFRICA BY CONDUCTING RESEARCH TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES OF DENIAL OF CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS AND RELATED TYPES OF EXCLUSION, COORDINATION OF AFRICAN CIVIL SOCIETY ENGAGING ON THESE ISSUES AND ADVOCACY FOR MORE EFFECTIVE REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Achieng Akena Exectutive Director | Officer | 40 | $75,600 |
Chidi Odinkalu Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Salima Namusobya Board Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Dismas Nkunda Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $167,786 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $167,786 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $129 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $167,915 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,600 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,420 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $124,343 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,781 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,500 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $67,205 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $264,089 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,620 |
| Office expenses | $30,972 |
| Information technology | $3,849 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,360 |
| Travel | $8,801 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,744 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,048 |
| Insurance | $327 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $689,708 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $81,439 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $125,206 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $75,466 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $30,602 |
| 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 | $12,600 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,480 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $340,793 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,208 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $16,208 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $420,784 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | -$96,199 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $340,793 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that International Refugee Rights Initiative has recieved totaling $150,012.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Open Society Institute New York, NY PURPOSE: TO STRENGTHENED THE CAPACITY OF REFUGEE LEADERS IN AFRICA | $150,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Brooklyn Defender Services Brooklyn, NY | $27,647,041 | $60,744,108 |
American Jewish Committee New York, NY | $298,796,291 | $59,980,157 |
Lambda Legal Defense And Education Fund Inc New York, NY | $47,040,601 | $41,684,799 |
Hanac Inc Astoria, NY | $24,898,755 | $13,915,261 |
Care In Action Inc New York, NY | $10,650,658 | $12,783,294 |
Committee To Protect Journalists Inc New York, NY | $41,395,492 | $12,187,476 |
Cayuga-Seneca Community Action Agency Inc Auburn, NY | $3,769,273 | $9,571,843 |
New York Immigration Coalition Inc New York, NY | $9,469,333 | $10,954,996 |
International Institute Of New England Inc Boston, MA | $12,158,874 | $8,105,922 |
People Projects To Empower & Organize The Psy Labeled Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | $2,948,791 | $6,832,246 |
Right To The City Alliance Inc Brooklyn, NY | $20,024,588 | $12,252,091 |
Childrens Rights Inc New York, NY | $11,543,865 | $16,951,270 |