WITNESS INC. ("WITNESS") IS AN INTERNATIONAL, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS PEOPLE USE VIDEO AND TECHNOLOGY TO PROTECT AND DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.7M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$15K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$15K
About Witness Inc
Based on IRS filings
Witness Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $401K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,722,114 | $15,109,334 | $12,318,415 |
| Revenue | $7,738,411 | $8,715,928 | $6,505,968 |
| Expenses | $7,529,581 | $6,418,816 | $4,654,213 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $400,782 | $89,757 | $43,590 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Meedan Inc ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MEEDAN INC SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE CRISIS RESPONSE FOR THE GAZA WAR, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EQUIPMENT AND INTERNET/COMMS BUNDLES. | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLLY FIELDS | CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MONICA ALEMAN | CO-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| HELEN ENRIGHT | MEMBER, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SABRY MOHIDEEN | MEMBER, TREASURER, (FROM 6/23) | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL HIRSCHHORN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PETER GABRIEL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| INCA MOHAMED | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ADELIN CAI | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KOKETSO MOETI | MEMBER, (FROM 6/23) | 1 | — |
| LEONARDO CUSTODIO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAMILLA MUDHRAY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JULIE OWONO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEBORA DINIZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAMUEL GREGORY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $213,472 |
| SONALI THIMMAYA | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $139,450 |
| KALIM PATWA | DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & SYSTEMS | 40 | $149,428 |
| SARA FEDERLEIN | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY | 40 | $135,000 |
| JACQUELIN ZAMMUTO | ASS. DIR. - LEARNING & SHARING | 40 | $108,150 |
| TANYA KARANASIOS | DIR. OF GP, (UNTIL 10/24/23) | 40 | $120,561 |
| YVETTE ALBERDINGK THIJM | FORMER OFFICER | — | $156,881 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Witness Inc?
Witness Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $15.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Witness Inc?
As of 2024, Witness Inc holds $15.7M in total assets with $7.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $15K in 2024.
Where does Witness Inc operate?
Witness Inc has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Witness Inc award?
In 2024, Witness Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $15K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Witness Inc's EIN?
Witness Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4167155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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