The Advocates For Human Rights
To promote and protect human rights in the United States and around the world.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.7M
+6.8% YoY
Revenue
$4.8M
+15.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$148K
+881.6% YoY
Expenses
$4.6M
+9.6% YoY
About The Advocates For Human Rights
Based on IRS filings
The Advocates For Human Rights is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $148K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,739,712 | $4,437,448 | $4,488,423 |
| Revenue | $4,774,507 | $4,152,930 | $3,930,266 |
| Expenses | $4,572,468 | $4,173,413 | $3,314,752 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $147,717 | $15,049 | $42,053 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Phillips | Past Executive Director | 40 | $145,932 |
| Michele McKenzie | Executive Director | 40 | $119,519 |
| Alison McElroy | Director | 1 | — |
| Will Manske | Director | 1 | — |
| Dean Eyler | Director | 1 | — |
| Cheryl Olseth | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Bercaw | Director | 1 | — |
| Mary Kariuki Ries | Director | 1 | — |
| David Vander Haar | Director | 1 | — |
| Nancy Speer | Director | 2 | — |
| Dan Supalla | Chair | 4 | — |
| Emily Wessels | Director | 1 | — |
| Hiba Al Hasnawi | Director | 1 | — |
| Kathy Lenzmeier | Director | 1 | — |
| X Kevin Zhao | Director | 1 | — |
| Howard Meyers III | Director | 1 | — |
| Jen Miernicki | Director | 1 | — |
| Jill Field | Director | 2 | — |
| Jim ONeal | Director | 1 | — |
| John Koneck | Director | 1 | — |
| Matt Ralph | Director | 1 | — |
| Sam Walling | Director | 1 | — |
| Bridget Chivimbiso Chigunwe | Director | 1 | — |
| Laura Halferty | Director | 1 | — |
| Bindi Swammi | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Peggy Grieve | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Karen Evans | Chair | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Advocates For Human Rights?
The Advocates For Human Rights is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. It holds $4.7M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is The Advocates For Human Rights?
As of 2025, The Advocates For Human Rights holds $4.7M in total assets with $4.8M in annual revenue.
Where does The Advocates For Human Rights operate?
The Advocates For Human Rights has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is The Advocates For Human Rights's EIN?
The Advocates For Human Rights's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3292374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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