The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights
The international institute on race, equality and human rights contributes to the promotion and defense of human rights, through training, technical assistance, advocacy, and strategic litigation conducted at the regional and international levels. Our vision is an equal society built on the universal declaration of human rights, in which human rights are respected without any kind of discrimination.
The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights at a glance
In short: The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights gave $832K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $277K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $831,704
- +113.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $277,235
- +42.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $327,500
- Total assets
- $898,782
- -37.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Freedom House ($455K). Together the top 3 received $832K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights gives
- Giving grew 375% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2021) to $832K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $832K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom House Washington, DC | The purpose of this subaward is to enable the recipient to carry out the project activities in support of the overall goal of the "human rights consortium: strengthening the capacity of human rights organizations in latin America and the caribbean to protect and defend their rights." | $455,000 |
| Pan American Development Foundation Washington, DC | The purpose of this subaward is to enable the recipient to carry out the project activities in support of the overall goal of the "human rights consortium: strengthening the capacity of human rights organizations in latin America and the caribbean to protect and defend their rights." | $327,500 |
| Internews Network Inc Washington, DC | The purpose of this subaward is to enable the recipient to carry out the project activities in support of the overall goal of the "human rights consortium: strengthening the capacity of human rights organizations in latin America and the caribbean to protect and defend their rights." | $49,204 |
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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 | $898,782 | $6,935,274 | $7,330,750 | $831,704 | 3 | $133 |
| 2023 | $1,432,729 | $5,915,185 | $5,730,482 | $390,000 | 2 | $163 |
| 2022 | $1,395,780 | $4,936,605 | $5,058,306 | $342,500 | 2 | $116 |
| 2021 | $632,450 | $3,501,289 | $3,334,617 | $175,000 | 2 | $77 |
| 2020 | $456,565 | $2,115,636 | $2,263,177 | — | — | $105 |
About The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights
Based on IRS filings
The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $899K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $832K. Net investment income was $133.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights is led by Carlos Quesada, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carlos Quesada
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$148K (2020) → $188K (2024)
Mitzi Bowen
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Fetterhoff
Director of Programs
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $107K (2024)
Getye Mulat
Finance Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$92K (2024)
Juan Carlos Murillo
Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Borst Kolko
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margarette May Macaulay
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $188K, to Carlos Quesada (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights
How much does The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights give each year?
The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights gave $832K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $390K across 2 grants.
What is The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights's typical grant size?
The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights's median grant in 2024 was $327,500, and its average grant was $277,235, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights give grants?
The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights gives mostly in District of Columbia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights?
The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights reported $899K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.9M.
What is The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights?
The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $899K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights's EIN?
The International Institute on Race Equality and Human Rights's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2348129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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