National Religious Campaign Against Torture is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, National Religious Campaign Against Torture employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Religious Campaign Against Torture 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 12/2022, National Religious Campaign Against Torture generated $4.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.8% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2017, National Religious Campaign Against Torture has awarded 66 individual grants totaling $2,445,377. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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MOBILIZES PEOPLE OF FAITH TO END TORTURE IN U.S. POLICY, PRACTICE AND CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ENDING TORTURE IN U.S. PRISONS - NRCAT ENGAGES IN EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO END THE TORTURE OF SOLITARY CONFINEMENT IN U.S. PRISONS, JAILS, AND DETENTION CENTERS. IN THIS, NRCAT WORKS TO SHIFT THE PRACTICES OF OUR U.S. CARCERAL SYSTEM AWAY FROM PUNISHMENT AND TOWARD RESTORATION AND HEALING. THIS INCLUDES EDUCATION FOR GOVERNMENTS AT ALL LEVELS TO FOLLOW THE NELSON MANDELA RULES, THE UNITED NATIONS STANDARD MINIMUM RULES FOR THE TREATMENT OF PRISONERS. THE VAST MAJORITY OF THOSE HELD IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT IN THE U.S. ARE IN STATE PRISONS AND LOCAL JAILS, AND NRCAT SUPPORTS STATE-LEVEL CAMPAIGNS IN MORE THAN TWENTY STATES.
HUMAN RIGHT AND NATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAM - FROM ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN 2006, NRCAT PLAYED A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN WORKING TO STOP THE POST-9/11 TORTURE OF DETAINEES BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, AND SUBSEQUENT EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY TO ENSURE THAT THE COUNTRY WILL NEVER ENGAGE IN THE TORTURE OF DETAINEES DURING INTERROGATIONS AGAIN. NRCAT'S WORK IN THIS PROGRAM AREA INCLUDES CONFRONTING ISLAMOPHOBIA, TOWARDS ONE OF ITS ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS OF ENDING THE BIGOTRY AND HATRED THAT PROMOTES THE PRACTICE AND ACCEPTANCE OF TORTURE AGAINST RELIGIOUSLY, ETHNICALLY, AND OTHER TARGETED GROUPS. IT ALSO INCLUDES PUSHING FOR AN END TO INDEFINITE DETENTION OF THE MEN HELD AT THE DETENTION CENTER AT GUANTANAMO BAY, ALONG WITH CALLING FOR A CLOSURE TO THE DETENTION CENTER.
LOBBYING - NRCAT ENGAGES IN GRASSROOTS AND DIRECT LOBBYING IN THE PREVENTION OF TORTURE AND SOLITARY CONFINEMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Joshua Levine Grater President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Beavers Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Leslie Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jimmie Hawkins Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Hunsinger Founder | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Magnani Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $4,126,196 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,126,196 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $200 |
Investment income | $5,117 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $1,500 |
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 | $4,134,459 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $855,672 |
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. | $157,455 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,291 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $762,814 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $63,723 |
Other employee benefits | $86,562 |
Payroll taxes | $71,676 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $765 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,289 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $484,610 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $31,129 |
Information technology | $39,420 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,350 |
Travel | $70,543 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,800 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,341 |
Insurance | $8,042 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,783,058 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $533,730 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,521,879 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,107,875 |
Accounts receivable, net | $114,417 |
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 | $14,501 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,623 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,150 |
Total assets | $5,299,175 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $168,468 |
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 | $168,468 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $576,494 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,554,213 |
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 | $5,299,175 |
Over the last fiscal year, National Religious Campaign Against Torture has awarded $846,172 in support to 17 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ACLU OF NEW MEXICO FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT WORK TOWARDS SOLITARY CONFINEMENT REFORMS IN NEW MEXICO FACILITIES | $42,500 |
ACLU OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT WORK TO CONTINUE MONITORING IMPLEMENTATION OF RECENT STATE REFORMS TO JUVENILE SOLITARY CONFINEMENT AND SOLITARY CONFINEMENT OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN ADULT PRISON AND TO BUILD ON THESE REFORMS TO CONTINUE ADVOCATING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE MANDELA RULES OVER THE LONG TERM AND TO CONTINUE THE CAMPAIGN TO CENTER THE VOICES, WORDS, AND WORK OF THOSE DIRECTLY IMPACTED BY SOLITARY CONFINEMENT IN NEBRASKA | $25,000 |
DC JUSTICE LAB PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO REFORM THE USE OF SOLITARY CONFINEMENT IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA | $50,000 |
ACLU OF NEVADA FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT WORK TO END SOLITARY CONFINEMENT IN NEVADA | $40,000 |
ABOLITIONIST LAW CENTER PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT WORK TO END SOLITARY CONFINEMENT IN PENNSYLVANIA | $50,000 |
JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER OF LA PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE LOUISIANA STOP SOLITARY COALITION & CAMPAIGN | $50,000 |