The Advocates For Human Rights

Organization Overview

The Advocates For Human Rights is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1984. 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. As of 06/2022, Advocates For Human Rights employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advocates For Human Rights 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 06/2022, Advocates For Human Rights generated $3.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.9% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS: THE ADVOCATES PROVIDES FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO ASYLUM SEEKERS, UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN, TRAFFICKING VICTIMS, AND DETAINED IMMIGRANTS IN THE UPPER MIDWEST AND AROUND THE UNITED STATES. WITH PRO BONO ASSISTANCE FROM HUNDREDS OF ATTORNEYS, THE ADVOCATES IS THE PRIMARY ASYLUM LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDER IN MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA AND SOUTH DAKOTA. DURING FY2022, THE ADVOCATES PROVIDED MORE THAN 3,000 PEOPLE WITH LEGAL HELP, INCLUDING 750 AFGHAN EVACUEES THROUGH A NEWLY ESTABLISHED AFGHAN LEGAL CLINIC. IN ADDITION TO LEGAL SERVICES, THE ADVOCATES COLLABORATES ON THE IMMIGRATION COURT OBSERVER PROJECT TO ENGAGE HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS IN MONITORING DETAINED IMMIGRATION COURT HEARINGS.


RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY: RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY: THE ADVOCATES USES A HUMAN RIGHTS APPROACH TO DOCUMENT ABUSES, PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS WORLDWIDE, ENGAGE PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN ADVANCING POLICY CHANGES, AND INCREASE AWARENESS OF HUMAN RIGHTS. THE ADVOCATES IS A LEADER IN HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY AT THE LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL ON OUR PRIORITY ISSUES INCLUDING DEATH PENALTY ABOLITION, VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND LGBTIQ+ PERSONS, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND THE RIGHTS OF NONCITIZENS. THE ADVOCATES BRINGS INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS PRINCIPLES TO THE COMMUNITY AND CLASSROOMS THROUGH CURRICULAR RESOURCES, LESSON PLANS, AND TRAINING MANUALS; PRESENTATIONS, LECTURES, CONFERENCES, CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES, AND PUBLIC FORUMS; AND THROUGH TWO UNIQUE WEBSITES.


WOMENS HUMAN RIGHTS: THE ADVOCATES HAS NEARLY 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH PARTNERS IN MINNESOTA AND AROUND THE WORLD TO DOCUMENT PROBLEMS IN THE GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF WOMENS HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS. THE ADVOCATES WORKS TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY CHANGING LAWS AND THEIR IMPLEMENTATION, AS WELL AS THROUGH TRAININGS, ADVOCACY, AND MONITORING AND DOCUMENTATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES AGAINST WOMEN. THROUGH THE WATCH COURT MONITORING PROJECT, WE MOBILIZE VOLUNTEERS TO OBSERVE CASES OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN. WE WORK WITH PARTNERS TO ENHANCE PROTECTIONS FOR WOMEN LOCALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY AND PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE ADVOCATES GLOBAL WOMENS HUMAN RIGHTS PARTNERS. DURING FY2022, WE UNDERTOOK RESEARCH ON THE ANTI-GENDER MOVEMENT AND PUBLISHED A REPORT ON THE BACKLASH TO THE ISTANBUL CONVENTION. SINCE MARCH 2022, WE HAVE BEEN INTERVIEWING (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Robin Phillips
Executive Director
$112,120
Bindi Swammi
Secretary
$0
Peggy Grieve
Treasurer
$0
Karen Evans
Chair
$0
David Vander Haar
Board Member
$0
Dan Supalla
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$150,091
Related organizations$0
Government grants $314,833
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,018,347
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $41,614
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,483,271
Total Program Service Revenue$94,284
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $98,578
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,678,995

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 32 grants that The Advocates For Human Rights has recieved totaling $710,840.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Saint Paul, MN

PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES

$105,250
Bcbsm Foundation Inc

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: PRO BONO ENGAGEMENT FOR IMMIGRANT DEFENSE PROJECT

$87,500
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS

$52,270
Otto Bremer Trust

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: EXPANDING AND PROTECTING ACCESS TO JUSTICE

$50,000
Otto Bremer Trust

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: EXPANDING AND PROTECTING ACCESS TO JUSTICE

$50,000
Schiff Foundation Incorporated

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000
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