Scholars At Risk Inc
- Assets
- $4.3m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 01/2018
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 82-2385660
Organization Overview
Scholars At Risk Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2018. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Scholars At Risk Inc 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 08/2021, Scholars At Risk Inc generated $3.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 08/2021. 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
SCHOLARS AT RISK (SAR) IS AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION (S))INSTITUTIONS AND INDIVIDUALS WHOSE MISSION IT IS TO PROTECT SCHOLARS, PROMOTE ACADEMIC FREEDOM, AND DEFEND EVERYONE'S FREEDOM TO THINK, QUESTION AND SHARE IDEAS. BY ARRANGING TEMPORARY ACADEMIC POSITIONS AT MEMBER UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES, SAR'S PROTECTION TEAM OFFERS SAFETY TO SCHOLARS FACING GRAVE THREATS, SO SCHOLARS' IDEAS ARE NOT LOST AND THEY CAN KEEP WORKING UNTIL CONDITIONS IMPROVE AND THEY ARE ABLE TO RETURN TO THEIR HOME COUNTRIES. SAR ALSO OFFERS ADVISORY SERVICES FOR SCHOLARS AND HOST INSTITUTIONS; CAMPAIGNS FOR SCHOLARS WHO ARE IMPRISONED OR SILENCED IN THEIR HOME COUNTRIES; MONITORS AND REPORTS ON ATTACKS ON HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE; AND DEPLOYS NEW TOOLS AND STRATEGIES FOR PROMOTING ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND IMPROVING RESPECT FOR UNIVERSITY VALUES EVERYWHERE, INCLUDING ONLINE COURSES, IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS AND RELATED MATERIALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BY ARRANGING TEMPORARY ACADEMIC POSITIONS AT MEMBER UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES, SAR'S PROTECTION TEAM OFFERS SAFETY TO SCHOLARS FACING GRAVE THREATS, SO SCHOLARS' IDEAS ARE NOT LOST AND THEY CAN KEEP WORKING UNTIL CONDITIONS IMPROVE AND THEY ARE ABLE TO RETURN TO THEIR HOME COUNTRIES. SAR ALSO OFFERS ADVISORY SERVICES FOR SCHOLARS AND HOST INSTITUTIONS. SAR'S ADVOCACY TEAM CAMPAIGNS FOR SCHOLARS WHO ARE IMPRISONED OR SILENCED IN THEIR HOME COUNTRIES, AND MONITORS AND REPORTS ON ATTACKS ON HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE. SAR'S RESEARCH AND LEARNING TEAM DEPLOYS NEW TOOLS AND STRATEGIES FOR PROMOTING ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND IMPROVING RESPECT FOR UNIVERSITY VALUES EVERYWHERE, INCLUDING ONLINE COURSES, IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS, WEBINARS AND RELATED MATERIALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lance Liebman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rosalie Wolf Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Anderson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Robert Quinn Executive Director | Officer | 60 | $0 |
Jonathan Cole Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Catharine Stimpson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $896,010 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,063,255 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,959,265 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $581 |
| 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 | $2,962,965 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| 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 | $1,495,897 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,992 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $61,498 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $343,947 |
| Advertising and promotion | $905 |
| Office expenses | $22,857 |
| Information technology | $45,870 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,735 |
| Travel | $45,666 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,962 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $12,852 |
| All other expenses | $2,842 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,089,023 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $855,081 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $350,000 |
| 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 | $7,570 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,131,462 |
| Total assets | $4,344,113 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $61,532 |
| 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 | $61,532 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,154,038 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,128,543 |
| 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 | $4,344,113 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Scholars At Risk Inc has recieved totaling $1,495,673.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO AID SCHOLARS FLEEING AFGHANISTAN | $500,000 |
Open Society Institute New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $350,000 |
Open Society Institute New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A WORKING GROUP ON ACADEMIC FREEDOM | $236,184 |
Charina Endowment Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Henry Luce Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: AID TO AFGHAN SCHOLARS | $150,000 |
Open Society Institute New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A WORKING GROUP ON ACADEMIC FREEDOM | $63,816 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Witness Inc Brooklyn, NY | $11,602,278 | $5,360,477 |
International Legal Foundation Ltd New York, NY | $1,709,910 | $3,853,200 |
Girl Rising Spencertown, NY | $2,224,082 | $3,044,163 |