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 08/2023, Scholars At Risk Inc generated $5.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.7% per year over the past 6 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:
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SCHOLARS AT RISK (SAR) IS AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION)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:
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BY ARRANGING TEMPORARY ACADEMIC POSITIONS AT MEMBER UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES, SCHOLARS AT RISK'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. SCHOLARS AT RISK'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. SCHOLARS AT RISK'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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Lisa Anderson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lance Liebman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rosalie Wolf Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matthew Nimetz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Naila Al Atrash Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alfred Babo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
New York University Seconded Employees, Facilities, And Fina | 8/30/23 | $2,147,355 |
Ettain Group Temporary Employees | 8/30/23 | $140,042 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,071,892 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,219,467 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,291,359 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $133,166 |
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 | $5,430,922 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $108,333 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $200,790 |
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 | $2,076,591 |
Fees for services: Legal | $20,748 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $112,749 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $255,497 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $26,171 |
Information technology | $49,344 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $70,764 |
Travel | $246,233 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,607 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $14,797 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,218,885 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $104,408 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,216,133 |
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 | $253,385 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $633,028 |
Investments—other securities | $166,879 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,469,877 |
Total assets | $8,843,710 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $66,081 |
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 | $78,577 |
Total liabilities | $144,658 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,468,839 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,230,213 |
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 | $8,843,710 |
Over the last fiscal year, Scholars At Risk Inc has awarded $108,333 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PURPOSE: SCHOLAR ASSISTANCE | $23,333 |
TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PURPOSE: SCHOLAR ASSISTANCE | $20,000 |
TULANE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SCHOLAR ASSISTANCE | $35,000 |
BARD COLLEGE PURPOSE: SCHOLAR ASSISTANCE | $10,000 |
ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: STUDENT ADVOCACY SEMINARS | $20,000 |