WITNESS INC
WITNESS INC
WITNESS INC
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WITNESS INC is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to utilize video and technology in the defense of human rights, operating across Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East and North Africa, and the United States. With an operating budget of $7.2 million and total revenue of $4.6 million for the 2025 filing year, the organization collaborates with human rights defenders and communities to promote accountability and justice. WITNESS INC does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit www.witness.org.
Mission Statement
WITNESS INC. IS AN INTERNATIONAL, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS PEOPLE USE VIDEO AND TECHNOLOGY TO PROTECT AND DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES GLOBALLY IN FIVE REGIONS: SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN, THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA, AND THE UNITED STATES. WITNESS' GLOBAL TEAM DESIGNS SOLUTIONS, PROVIDES GUIDANCE, AND CO-DEVELOPS STRATEGIES THAT ENABLE HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS AND ORDINARY PEOPLE TO HOLD THE POWERFUL TO ACCOUNT, STAND UP FOR JUSTICE, AND FORTIFY THE TRUTH.
Cause Areas
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Business and industry
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WITNESS INC’s budget?
In 2025, WITNESS INC reported an annual operating budget of around $7.2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does WITNESS INC support?
WITNESS INC supports work in Business and industry and International development.
Where does WITNESS INC operate?
WITNESS INC is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY.
Who funded WITNESS INC recently?
In 2024, WITNESS INC received grants from SKOLL FUND C/O SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE FORD FOUNDATION, and John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation (Consolidated). More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant WITNESS INC received in 2024?
The largest grant to WITNESS INC in 2024 exceeds $600 thousand.
What is WITNESS INC’s reliance on government grants?
WITNESS INC relied on government grants for more than 30% of their total revenue in 2025.