Southern Center For Human Rights
- Assets
- $13.2m
- Revenue
- $4.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 47
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 06/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 62-1025326
Organization Overview
Southern Center For Human Rights is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (R02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Southern Center For Human Rights employed 47 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Center For Human 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, Southern Center For Human Rights generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Southern Center For Human Rights has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $331,166. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SOUTHERN CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ("SCHR") IS WORKING FOR EQUALITY, DIGNITY, AND JUSTICE FOR PEOPLE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM IN THE DEEP SOUTH. SCHR FIGHTS FOR A WORLD FREE FROM MASS INCARCERATION, THE DEATH PENALTY, THE CRIMINALIZATION OF POVERTY, AND RACIAL INJUSTICE. OVER OUR FORTY-SIX YEAR HISTORY, SCHR HAS FORCED COUNTY, STATE, AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS IN PRISONS AND JAILS TO REDUCE OVERCROWDING, PROVIDE ADEQUATE MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE, AND ABATE VIOLENCE AND ABUSE. WE HAVE ARGUED AND WON FIVE DEATH PENALTY CASES AT THE U.S. SUPREME COURT, FOUR OF WHICH CHALLENGED PROFOUND RACE DISCRIMINATION IN CAPITAL TRIALS. OUR COMBINED LITIGATION AND POLICY ADVOCACY HELPED BRING ABOUT THE CREATION OF A STATEWIDE PUBLIC DEFENDER SYSTEM IN GEORGIA IN 2003. TODAY, SCHR EMBRACES MULTIFACETED STRATEGIES IN ITS FIGHT FOR A WORLD FREE FROM MASS INCARCERATION, THE DEATH PENALTY, THE CRIMINALIZATION OF POVERTY AND RACIAL INJUSTICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SCHRS IMPACT LITIGATION UNIT FILES CIVIL SUITS TO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITIES AGAINST NUMEROUS INJUSTICES. THIS INCLUDES DEFENDING PEOPLE WHO FACE SEVERE CRIMINAL CHARGES AND RECEIVE HARSH SENTENCES; PEOPLE WHO ARE INCARCERATED AS A FORM OF WEALTHBASED DETENTION; AND PEOPLE WHO SUFFER ABUSE AND INHUMANE TREATMENT IN JAILS AND PRISONS.
SCHRS REENTRY PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO FORMER SCHR CLIENTS WHO ARE RETURNING HOME AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM PRISON. SCHRS CLIENT SERVICES ADVOCATE PARTNERS WITH THESE INDIVIDUALS TO HELP REMOVE OBSTACLES TOWARDS HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTHCARE, AND SOCIAL SERVICES AS NEEDED.
SCHRS CAPITAL LITIGATION UNIT PROVIDES DIRECT REPRESENTATION TO CLIENTS WHO ARE FACING OR WHO HAVE RECEIVED DEATH SENTENCES; CONSULTS WITH OTHER CAPITAL DEFENSE TEAMS AND SHARES OUR EXPERTISE AT TRAININGS AND CONFERENCES; AND ADVOCATES FOR REFORMS TO CURTAIL THE USE OF OR ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY.
SCHRS PUBLIC POLICY UNIT DEVELOPS AND ADVOCATES FOR LEGISLATION THAT REFORMS HARSHSENTENCING LAWS, PROVIDES ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION, ABOLISHES THE DEATH PENALTY, STRENGTHENS THE PUBLIC DEFENDER SYSTEM, AND ENDS THE CRIMINALIZATION OF POVERTY. THIS UNIT WORKS TO ENGAGE AND SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN ADVOCATING FOR NEEDED CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
C Allen Garret Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Kwak Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
E Michelle Drake Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael A Caplan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melanie Velez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Arrington Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $374,429 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $740,139 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,560,335 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $95,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,674,903 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $47,476 |
| Investment income | $196,948 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $229,239 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,233,073 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $69,966 |
| 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. | $256,121 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $144,775 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,636,365 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $100,374 |
| Other employee benefits | $598,037 |
| Payroll taxes | $224,988 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $238,564 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $148,959 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $44,008 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $25,377 |
| Fees for services: Other | $101,063 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,788 |
| Office expenses | $137,680 |
| Information technology | $146,082 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $79,975 |
| Travel | $237,741 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $125,120 |
| Insurance | $46,958 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,495,397 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $567,298 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,450,841 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $450,073 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,086 |
| 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 | $4,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,993,098 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,979,827 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $773,007 |
| Total assets | $13,220,230 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $307,765 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $20,000 |
| 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 | $32,868 |
| Total liabilities | $360,633 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,136,108 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,723,489 |
| 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 | $13,220,230 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Southern Center For Human Rights has awarded $69,966 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GLOBAL IMPACT PURPOSE: Grant to support the Faith Leaders of Color Coalition. | $47,466 |
RESTOREHER USAMERICA INC PURPOSE: Grant to support work addressing solitary confinement practices in Georgia and supporting survivors of solitary confinement. | $22,500 |