EIN 46-1909035

Accountability Counsel

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
17
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
Accountability Counsel amplifies the voices of communities around the world, protecting their human rights and environment. They advocate for people harmed by internationally financed projects, employing community-driven and policy-level strategies to access justice. Natalie B Fields runs the organization.
Total revenues
$795,472
2024
Total expenses
$2,696,600
2024
Total assets
$2,829,751
2024
Num. employees
17
2024

Program areas at Accountability Counsel

Communities Achievements this fiscal year include:Community cases drive direct impact. Our advocacy experts work alongside communities to halt harmful investments, redesign them to respect rights, and negotiate remedy when they cause harm. CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O.
Research Achievements:Research exposes patterns of harmful investment. We conduct data analysis and qualitative research to contextualize our casework and illuminate systemic barriers to accountability equipping us and others to better understand the system we are working to change.CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O.
Policy Advocacy Achievements: Policy advocacy changes systems at scale. We leverage lessons from our casework and research to strengthen the systems, safeguards, and practices at investing institutions so that they are responsive to communities, respect their rights, and protect the environment.Continued in Schedule O

Who funds Accountability Counsel

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Schmidt Family Foundation (TSFF)Protecting Human Rights in Africa$600,000
The Ford FoundationTo Ensure Chinese Financial Institutions Develop Strong Accountability Mechanisms and To Engage Impact Investors on Issues of Community Accountability$300,000
Luminate FoundationSupporting Communities Via Communities, Policy Advocacy and Research Programme.$200,000
...and 14 more grants received

Personnel at Accountability Counsel

NameTitleCompensation
Margaux DayPresident and Ed$112,039
Hannah SchiweckDirector of Finance and Administration
Caitlin DanielCommunities Director
Stephanie AmoakoPolicy Director
Anne LascoeDevelopment Director / Director Development$109,261
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Accountability Counsel

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$752,738
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$29,454
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$13,280
Total revenues$795,472

Form 990s for Accountability Counsel

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-11-12990View PDF
2023-082024-07-10990View PDF
2022-082023-05-31990View PDF
2021-082022-04-07990View PDF
2020-082021-07-08990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
December 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Burkehaven Family Foundation
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
August 31, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCrime and legal aid organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
EnvironmentHuman servicesHuman rightsCrime and law
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingPartially liquidatedOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
244 Kearny St Floor 6
San Francisco, CA 94108
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
San Francisco County, CA
Website URL
accountabilitycounsel.org/ 
Phone
(415) 296-6761
IRS details
EIN
46-1909035
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
I01: Crime and Legal-Related Alliances and Advocacy
NAICS code, primary
813311: Human Rights Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0219389
FTB Entity ID
3532984
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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