Global Initiative For Economic Social And Cultural Rights is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Global Initiative For Economic Social And Cultural Rights 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 12/2023, Global Initiative For Economic Social And Cultural Rights generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENABLE EVERY PERSON AND COMMUNITY TO ENJOY THEIR ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REVERSE THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICES:DURING 2023, WE TOOK THE LEAD IN BUILDING AND MOBILISING AN INTERDISCIPLINARY MOVEMENT TO CONFRONT THE POWERFUL INTERESTS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT DRIVE COMMERCIALISATION OF SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS SUCH AS EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE. IN VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL FORA WE CALLED FOR UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE, AND EQUITABLE PUBLIC SERVICES AS THE FOUNDATION OF A FAIR AND JUST SOCIETY.
INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORKSWE SUPPORTED NATIONAL AND LOCAL RIGHTS ADVOCATES TO ENGAGE WITH HUMAN RIGHTS MONITORING BODIES OR SPEAK TO HUMAN RIGHTS MECHANISMS, TO ENSURE THAT LOCAL PERSPECTIVES INFORM THE WORK OF THESE BODIES. WE PREPARED ANALYTICAL DOCUMENTS TO ENHANCE ACCESSIBILITY AND UNDERSTANDING OF HUMAN RIGHTS STANDARDS. WE ENCOURAGED NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS BODIES TO ADOPT A PROGRESSIVE INTERPRETATION OF STANDARDS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO CLIMATE CHANGE, RENEWABLE ENERGIES, PUBLIC SERVICES, AND FISCAL POLICIES. WE WORKED WITH PARTNERS TO ENSURE THAT HUMAN RIGHTS MECHANISMS REMAIN STRONG AND CREDIBLE, AND HAVE SUFFICIENT RESOURCES.
FISCAL JUSTICE:DURING 2023, PROMOTED TAX COOPERATION AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN GLOBAL DISCUSSIONS TO REFORM THE INTERNATIONAL TAX SYSTEM. AT REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS, WE CAMPAIGNED EFFECTIVELY TO INTEGRATE HUMAN RIGHTS PRINCIPLES IN FISCAL POLICY AND DECISION-MAKING. WE URGED GOVERNMENTS TO ADOPT PROGRESSIVE TAX SYSTEMS THAT WOULD ENABLE THEM TO INVEST IN PUBLIC SERVICES, TACKLE GENDER DISPARITIES, AND ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS. IN NOVEMBER, THE EFFORTS REACHED A CLIMAX WHEN THE UNITED NATIONS ADOPTED A LANDMARK RESOLUTION ON INTERNATIONAL TAXATION WITH SUPPORT FROM 125 COUNTRIES.
ENVIRONMENTAL BREAKDOWN & JUST TRANSITIONSDURING 2023, WE RAISED AWAIRNESS THAT DECARBONISATION MUST BE ADEQUATELY FINANCED AND ALIGNED WITH, INFORMED BY, AND INFLUENCED BY HUMAN RIGHTS PRINCIPLES. WE WERE ACTIVE IN THE GENEVA DIALOGUES ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE, WHERE WE PROPOSED JUST TRANSITION RECOMMENDATIONS TO UN HUMAN RIGHTS MONITORING BODIES. WE PRODUCED SEVERAL PUBLICATIONS AND CAPACITY-BUILDING MATERIALS TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE CLIMATE JUSTICE MOVEMENT TO INFLUENCE UN HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTIONS. WE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN GLOBAL AND REGIONAL CLIMATE NEGOTIATIONS. WE ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN THE BONN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE, IN THE CLIMATE WEEK FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN, AND IN THE UNFCCC CONFERENCE OF PARTIES (COP29) IN DUBAI.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marcos Orellana Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rachel Moussie Board Member / Chair | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Allan Maleche Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kate Donald Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jose Fiocca Treasurer / Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Daria Roach Board Member / Treasurer | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $312,923 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,193,601 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,506,524 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $7,850 |
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 | $1,523,230 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $58,555 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $279,200 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,632 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $547,153 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,812 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,839 |
Travel | $65,626 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $53,904 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,712 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,081,797 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,033 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,548,484 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $528,816 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,081,333 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,257 |
Grants payable | $11,564 |
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 | $55,821 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $850,254 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,175,258 |
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 | $2,081,333 |