Human Rights for Kids
Human Rights for Kids is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of human rights for children. We use an integrated, multi-faceted approach which consists of research & public education, coalition building & grassroots mobilization, and policy advocacy & strategic litigation to advance critical human rights on behalf of children in the United States and around the world. Our work consists of: (1) Protecting children from harm; (2) Reforming justice systems to ensure we focus on rehabilitating children who come into conflict with the law; (3) Protecting immigrant, non-native children from harm and discrimination; (4) Promoting access to quality education for all children; and (5) Promoting healthy communities for children to ensure access to housing and health care.
Human Rights for Kids at a glance
- Total assets
- $486,020
- -44.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $391,520
- -44.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $3,335
- Expenses (2024)
- $790,231
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Human Rights for Kids funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc for the benefit of RISE for Youth a project of SEE Calabases, CA | Human Rights for Kids (HRK), in partnership with RISE for Youth (RISE) was approved for a three year general operating support grant. | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $486,020 | $391,520 | $790,231 | — | — | $3,335 |
| 2023 | $877,831 | $701,171 | $686,212 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $856,670 | $894,862 | $342,690 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $294,208 | $422,540 | $235,445 | $75,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $63,491 | $200,326 | $170,933 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $22,498 | $107,599 | $93,231 | — | — | — |
About Human Rights for Kids
Based on IRS filings
Human Rights for Kids is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $486K in total assets. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Human Rights for Kids is led by James Dodd, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Dodd
CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$71K (2019) → $125K (2024)
John Ellem
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
AJ Griffin
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Rachelson
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Stein
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johanna Olivas
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hambrick
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Mizuno
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lowry Snow
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Missy Irvin
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Torain
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Pollett
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jazz Lewis
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valena Betty
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Overbey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Stewartt
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Leding
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne La Pierre
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Emily Virgin (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Rebecca Petty (2019–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $125K, to James Dodd (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Human Rights for Kids
How large is Human Rights for Kids?
Human Rights for Kids reported $486K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $392K.
What is Human Rights for Kids?
Human Rights for Kids is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $486K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Human Rights for Kids operate?
Human Rights for Kids has awarded grants in California.
What is Human Rights for Kids's EIN?
Human Rights for Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2971359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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