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The Advocates for Human Rights

To promote and protect human rights in the United States and around the world.

International Minneapolis, MN EIN: 363292374 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About The Advocates for Human Rights

The Advocates for Human Rights is a international organization based in MINNEAPOLIS, United States. Annual revenue: $3.7 million. EIN: 363292374.

Founded
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q700
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1984

Mission

To promote and protect human rights in the United States and around the world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.80%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Advocates for Human Rights has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1983, it predates 84% of the international charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Advocates for Human Rights is a registered international nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 363292374. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 119 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Advocates for Human Rights's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363292374. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

The Advocates for Human Rights has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

The Advocates for Human Rights is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Advocates for Human Rights has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Advocates for Human Rights is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 119 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Advocates for Human Rights. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Advocates for Human Rights holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Advocates for Human Rights is a international organization based in MINNEAPOLIS, United States. Annual revenue: $3.7 million. EIN: 363292374. The Advocates for Human Rights is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to The Advocates for Human Rights are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Advocates for Human Rights is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363292374, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
40

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

RO
Robin P•••••••
Executive Direc

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

“Everything depends on us”: Tetiana Pechonchyk on building Ukraine’s human rights infrastructure amid war - Новини про п
Jun 2026
zmina.info
From Activists to Advocates: Human Rights Leaders Carry Their Message From Congress to the White House - The National La
Mar 2026
natlawreview.com
Form filed
$4.8M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Education Advocates, Human Rights Lawyers Decry Criminalization of Lumad advocates, warn vs Red Tagging - Davao Today
Dec 2025
davaotoday.com
The New Global Struggle Over Gender, Rights, and Family Values - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Jun 2025
carnegieendowment.org
Scholar advocates human rights reforms in Africa - The Guardian Nigeria News
Jan 2025
guardian.ng
Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
UNFPA advocates human rights-based approaches in local level development planning - Modern Ghana
Sep 2024
www.modernghana.com
She Leads advocates at the Human Rights Council: “There is a space for us.” - Plan International
Aug 2024
plan-international.org
2024 Democracy Award—Regional Center for Human Rights - National Endowment for Democracy
Jun 2024
www.ned.org
Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Liberal Arts student intern advocates for human rights in South Africa - The Pennsylvania State University
Oct 2023
www.psu.edu
Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Online training programme on asylum and refugee rights for legal professionals concluded in Yerevan - UNHCR - The UN Ref
Nov 2022
www.unhcr.org
Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 119 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 119 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1983
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Advocates for Human Rights

What is The Advocates for Human Rights?
The Advocates for Human Rights is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Minneapolis, United States. The Advocates for Human Rights is a international organization based in MINNEAPOLIS, United States. Annual revenue: $3.7 million. EIN: 363292374.
When was The Advocates for Human Rights founded?
The Advocates for Human Rights was founded in 1983.
Who leads The Advocates for Human Rights?
Robin Phillips serves as Executive Direc.
Where is The Advocates for Human Rights located?
Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, United States.
What is The Advocates for Human Rights's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Advocates for Human Rights trustworthy?
The Advocates for Human Rights has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Advocates for Human Rights's registration number?
IRS EIN: 363292374.
What is The Advocates for Human Rights's website?
http://www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org