HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
AI Summary
HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST is a human rights and immigrant services nonprofit working on foreign policy, multilateral cooperation, international development, corporate social responsibility, and immigration-related issues, with a mission to empower Americans to work for justice in their communities and around the world. In filing year 2024, it reported an operating budget of $12.2M and total revenue of $7.6M; listed top funders include Freedom Together Foundation ($17.2M, 2024), Foundation to Promote Open Society ($5.5M, 2024), and THE MEYER FOUNDATION C/O BRICK & PATEL LLP ($2.4M, 2024).
Mission Statement
TO EMPOWER AMERICANS TO WORK FOR JUSTICE IN OUR OWN COMMUNITIES AND AROUND THE WORLD.
Cause Areas
8
Corporate social responsibility
Social enterprise
Human rights
Immigrant services
Foreign policy
Multilateral cooperation
Immigration and naturalization
International development
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Key Impact Metrics
2.4K
Pro Bono Lawyers provided representation to asylum-seekers from 91 countries, successfully securing asylum for 258 individuals
2023
10K
Veterans engaged in advocacy efforts that uphold democratic values
2023
500
Human Rights Defenders supported in high-risk areas, providing them enhanced safety and global visibility
2023
10
Terabytes of Data processed by our Innovation Lab to provide actionable insights that shape human rights strategies
2023
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- 275 funders
- 118 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST’s budget?
In 2024, HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST reported an annual operating budget of around $12.2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST support?
HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST supports work in Corporate social responsibility, Social enterprise, Human rights, Immigrant services, Foreign policy, Multilateral cooperation, Immigration and naturalization, and International development.
Where does HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST operate?
HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY.
Who funded HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST recently?
In 2025, HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST received grants from THE WINSTON FOUNDATION INC C/O L IPPOLITO (PAUL WEISS ET AL), Jewish Communal Fund, and AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST received in 2024?
The largest grant to HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST in 2024 exceeds $2.6 million.
What is HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST’s reliance on government grants?
HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST relied on government grants for more than 25% of their total revenue in 2024.