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U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea

The us committee for human rights in north korea is a bi-partisan, not-for-profit 501(c3) human rights organization. Launched in 2001, the committee was created to generate a broad …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea

The Committee for Human Rights in North Korea is an advocacy and research organization with an aim to advocate for the North Korean people.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q70
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

The us committee for human rights in north korea is a bi-partisan, not-for-profit 501(c3) human rights organization. Launched in 2001, the committee was created to generate a broad base of interest about conditions in north korea and to conduct and publish research focusing us and world attention on human rights abuses in that country. The commtitee's work will lay a foundation of current and comprehensive information that will enable it to shine a spotlight on the abuse being perpetrated in north korea, and also to help individuals, ngos and policymakers seek ways to improve the treatment of the north korean people. In particular, the committee will focus on the prison camp system, the questions of access to food, and the plight of north korean refugee populations and the issue of human trafficking.

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: 4%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 27.28%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 27.1% of total expenses ($175,173 of $647,404).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
Program$0.04

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical international charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea is a registered international nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 522345895. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $642K in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 522345895. 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.

U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea has $642K in annual revenue. It allocates 4% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea 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 small organization. It has $642K in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea 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 4% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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 Committee for Human Rights in North Korea is an advocacy and research organization with an aim to advocate for the North Korean people. U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 4% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $642K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea are generally tax-deductible in the United States. U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522345895, 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
$100K-$1M
4% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Greg S•••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 69 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 69 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 · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea

What is U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea?
U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. The Committee for Human Rights in North Korea is an advocacy and research organization with an aim to advocate for the North Korean people.
When was U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea founded?
U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea was founded in 2001.
Who leads U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea?
Greg Scarlatoiu serves as Executive Director.
Where is U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 4% of expenses go to program services.
Is U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea trustworthy?
U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea's registration number?
IRS EIN: 522345895.
What is U S Committee for Human Rights in North Korea's website?
http://www.hrnk.org