Fund for Global Human Rights Inc
Fund for Global Human Rights Inc is a Washington, DC–based public charity, formed in 2002. It makes grants and provides support to human rights activists, organizations, and movements, with an emphasis in its stated mission on people working for human rights in their own communities.
Fund for Global Human Rights Inc at a glance
In short: Fund for Global Human Rights Inc gave $688K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), top state District of Columbia. 59% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $687,500
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +70.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,441
- -28.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $27,106,610
- -18.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 59% first-time grantees (10 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fund for Global Human Rights Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1301 Connecticut Avenue Nw 500, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 347-7488
Website: https://globalhumanrights.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fund for Global Human Rights Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Confidential (Singh Foundation) ($165K). Together the top 10 received $568K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 63 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website describes support for frontline activists across the globe. Its 2022–2023 annual report states that it delivered $14.8 million to 409 grassroots groups in 63 countries that year. The 2025 filing’s listed grant dollars were distributed among recipients in DC (48%), California (20%), New York (19%), Louisiana (6%), and Texas (5%); these locations describe grant recipients, not the full geographic scope of the organization’s work.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fund for Global Human Rights Inc open to new grantees?
59%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 17 grantees (59%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $38K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $164K (2021) to $733K (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $688K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Confidential (Singh Foundation) Washington, DC | Access to Justice/Equality Before the Law | $165,000 |
| New Ventures Fund Washington, DC | Civic & Political Participation | $100,000 |
| Vision Made Viable Irvine, CA | Civic & Political Participation | $50,000 |
| Center for Transformative Action (Qdep) Ithaca, NY | Access to Justice/Equality Before the Law | $45,000 |
| New York University - Berstein Institute New York, NY | Access to Justice/Equality Before the Law | $45,000 |
| Rise Collective New Orleans, LA | Access to Justice/Equality Before the Law | $40,000 |
| People's Courage International Washington, DC | Health & well-being rights and economic & labor rights | $37,500 |
| Knowledge Hub Myanmar Richardson, TX | Migration & displacement and equality rights & freedom from discrimination | $35,000 |
| Chin Human Rights Organization (Chro) San Pablo, CA | Equality Rights & Freedom from Discrimination | $25,000 |
| Just Associates Mesoamerica Washington, DC | Access to justice/equality before the law, freedom from violence | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,106,610 | $20,349,596 | $27,115,246 | $687,500 | 17 | $232,266 |
| 2024 | $33,412,015 | $14,159,981 | $21,034,528 | $568,875 | 10 | $224,917 |
| 2023 | $40,210,781 | $23,521,331 | $25,103,550 | $732,692 | 14 | $151,836 |
| 2022 | $36,048,862 | $33,978,565 | $20,503,259 | $476,987 | 14 | $958 |
| 2021 | $22,579,064 | $20,039,365 | $15,404,000 | $164,094 | 8 | $2,279 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization describes its mission as working in solidarity with individuals and organizations promoting human rights in their communities, and investing in people on the front lines of human rights struggles to help build stronger, more resilient movements. Its stated program description is to strengthen human rights work globally through funding and practical support for activists.
The 2025 grant purposes listed in the filing include access to justice and equality before the law; civic and political participation; equality rights and freedom from discrimination; freedom from violence; health and well-being rights; economic and labor rights; and migration and displacement. These are purposes attached to individual grants, not a complete statement of the funder’s focus areas.
Examples of supported grantees illustrate the range of organizations receiving grants. People’s Courage International says its mission is to make grants to organizations working on community development for vulnerable populations in South and Southeast Asia and around the world. Knowledge Hub Myanmar describes itself as a research institution promoting peacebuilding, stability, and democracy in Myanmar and Southeast Asia, with research and policy advocacy in conflict-prone areas. Women Who Never Give Up says it works with people affected by incarceration and their families on justice in the criminal justice and prison systems. Right to the City Alliance describes itself as a national alliance building a movement for racial justice, urban justice, human rights, and democracy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 17 grants totaling $687,500. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $165,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among the listed 2025 grants were $165,000 to Confidential (Singh Foundation) for access to justice/equality before the law; $100,000 to New Ventures Fund for civic and political participation; $50,000 to Vision Made Viable for civic and political participation; and $45,000 each to Center for Transformative Action (QDEP) and New York University–Berstein Institute for access to justice/equality before the law. Other listed grants included $40,000 to Rise Collective, $37,500 to People’s Courage International, $35,000 to Knowledge Hub Myanmar, and $25,000 each to Chin Human Rights Organization and Just Associates Mesoamerica.
The organization says program officers and leadership staff review grantee activities during grant terms through site visits, calls, email, and review of narrative and financial reports. All grants require a final activity report; the large majority also require a mid-term report.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tom Steinberg, Joy Alferness, Melissa Bukuru, Dylan Pereira, Ashif Shaikh, Vaithehi Muttulingam, and LaShawn Jefferson as board members; Gara LaMarche as vice chair; Miguel Pulido as treasurer; and Laurie Richardson as secretary.
Fund for Global Human Rights Inc is led by Gabriela Bucher, President & CEO on every filing since 2024; 5 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gabriela Bucher
President & CEO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kalvinder Dhillon
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Akwe Amosu
Program Director-Symposium
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$140K (2021) → $226K (2025)
Marianne Mollman
Director-Regional Programs
Director-Regional Programs → Director-Technology, 2023
Director-Technology → Director-Regional Programs, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$131K (2022) → $170K (2025)
Alison Miranda
Director-Learning & Assessment
Director of Learning & Assessment → Director-Learning & Assessment, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$143K (2023) → $156K (2025)
David Mattingly
Vice President-Programs
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$164K (2021) → $214K (2025)
Rona Peligal
Vice President-Development
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$194K (2021) → $216K (2025)
Anish Malhotra
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dylan Pereira
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gara Lamarche
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Richardson
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Dunn
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Pulido
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashif Shaikh
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Alferness
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Bukuru
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lashawn Jefferson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tabara Ndiaye
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gasser Abdel-Razek
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Steinberg
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vaithehi Muttulingam
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Edward McKinley (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Regan Ralph (2021–2024) — Former President & CEO
- Former: Taylor Brown (2022–2024) — Director-Finance
- Former: Chris Canavan (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: Hina Jilani (2021–2023) — Honorary Chair
- Former: Mary Robinson (2021–2023) — Honorary Chair
- Former: Nicholas Vetch (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sami Al Amil (2021–2023) — Director-Technology
- Former: Thomas Hammarberg (2021–2023) — Honorary Chair
- Former: Clare Nangle (2022–2023) — Director- Strategic Partnership
- Former: Jo Andrews (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lucia Nader (2021–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Maina Kiai (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Ann Stein (2022) — Board Member - Founding Chair
- Former: Angkhana Neelapaijit (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Caroline Greenhalgh (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Emma Playfair (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Horn (2021) — Chair & Program Committee
- Former: Kathryn Sommers (2021) — Vice President-Operations
- Former: Nicola Usborne (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Cohen (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Tahir Basheer (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $226K, to Akwe Amosu (Program Director-Symposium). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fund for Global Human Rights Inc
How much does Fund for Global Human Rights Inc give each year?
Fund for Global Human Rights Inc gave $688K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $569K across 10 grants.
What is Fund for Global Human Rights Inc's typical grant size?
Fund for Global Human Rights Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $40,441, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fund for Global Human Rights Inc that year got $29K on average.
Where does Fund for Global Human Rights Inc give grants?
Fund for Global Human Rights Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (20%) and New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Fund for Global Human Rights Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Fund for Global Human Rights Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Access to Justice/Equality Before the Law" (10 grants).
Who are Fund for Global Human Rights Inc's largest grantees?
Fund for Global Human Rights Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Confidential (Singh Foundation) ($165,000), New Ventures Fund ($100,000) and Vision Made Viable ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fund for Global Human Rights Inc?
Fund for Global Human Rights Inc reported $27.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20.3M.
What does Fund for Global Human Rights Inc fund?
The organization describes its mission as working in solidarity with individuals and organizations promoting human rights in their communities, and investing in people on the front lines of human rights struggles to help build stronger, more resilient movements. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fund for Global Human Rights Inc?
Fund for Global Human Rights Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check globalhumanrights.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Fund for Global Human Rights Inc's EIN?
Fund for Global Human Rights Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3029336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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