EIN 13-4201538

International Service for Human Rights

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
International Service for Human Rights' primary mission involves supporting human rights defenders and strengthening human rights systems. The organization aims to equip, connect, support, and make human rights defenders influential by providing them with tools, strategies, networks, knowledge, and narratives. Additionally, the organization strives to ensure that states, businesses, and other non-State actors respect and protect human rights defenders while fulfilling their obligations at the international, regional and national levels.
Also known as...
U S Friends of International Service for Human Rights; U S Friends of International Service for Service for Human Rights
Total revenues
$208,592
2023
Total expenses
$414,985
2023
Total assets
$63,243
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at International Service for Human Rights

Goal I: HRDs are equipped, connected, supported, and influential.Human rights defenders have the tools and capacities (including strategies, networks, knowledge and narratives) to engage and influence international, regional and national mechanisms. If deprived of liberty or subject to reprisals are able to seek justice and accountability for a continued promotion, protection and realization of human rights at all levels.
Goal II: States, businesses and other non-State actors respect and protect human rights defenders.States respect and protect human rights defenders and fulfill their human rights obligations at the international, regional and national levels, enabling and promoting their work. Businesses and other nonState actors respect human rights and contribute to a safe and enabling environment for defenders where they operate or have influence.
Goal III: Human rights mechanisms are accessible, responsive and effective.International and regional human rights laws and mechanisms are accessible to human rights defenders and responsive to their demands, and are effective and influential in promoting, protecting and contributing to the realization of human rights and accountability for violations and abuses.

Who funds International Service for Human Rights

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Ford FoundationGeneral Support and Project Support for Institutional Strengthening$615,000
The Ford FoundationFor the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Udhr) Festival$15,000

Personnel at International Service for Human Rights

NameTitleCompensation
Phil LynchExecutive Director$0
Christine Do PhanCommunications Director
Eleanor OpenshawProgramme Director$111,133
Sarah M. BrooksProgramme Director, She Provides Strategic Guidance and Coordination, While Also Focusing on Support To Defenders Within Europe and Abroad Close
Tess McEvoyProgramme Director and Legal Counsel
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for International Service for Human Rights

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$58,592
Program services$150,000
Investment income and dividends$0
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$0
Total revenues$208,592

Form 990s for International Service for Human Rights

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-10-31990View PDF
2021-122022-07-19990View PDF
2020-122021-06-08990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 13 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 21 new personnel
December 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from The Ford Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
777 Un Plaza 7-a
New York, NY 10017
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
ishr.ch/ 
Phone
(212) 490-2199
IRS details
EIN
13-4201538
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q70: International Human Rights
NAICS code, primary
813311: Human Rights Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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