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Human Rights Defense Center

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Unknown / Unclassified (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$991k (2023)

Expenses
$1.84M (2023)

Total Assets
$849k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$48.2k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$991,138
Expenses
$1,843,380
Net Income
-$852,242
Net Assets
$800,811
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $194,244
19.6%
Program Services $704,086
71.0%
Investment Income $22,374
2.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $70,434
7.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $221,383
12.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $815,948
44.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $849,007
Total Liabilities $48,196
Net Assets $800,811
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Wright (Executive Director) $224,135 $0 $0
Cornelia Smith (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Armando Romo (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Christopher Zoukis (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,138,535
Expenses
$1,778,540
Net Income
$359,995
Net Assets
$1,487,276
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,016,229
47.5%
Program Services $1,116,080
52.2%
Investment Income $4,990
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,236
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $167,300
9.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $734,034
41.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,518,089
Total Liabilities $30,813
Net Assets $1,487,276
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Wright (Executive Director) $167,300 $0 $0
Dan Axtell (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Rick Best (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Howard Friedman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Rule (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ethan Zuckerman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,247,866
Expenses
$1,719,469
Net Income
$528,397
Net Assets
$1,127,282
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $773,865
34.4%
Program Services $1,460,548
65.0%
Investment Income $3,804
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,649
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $120,000
7.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $860,609
50.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,321,098
Total Liabilities $193,816
Net Assets $1,127,282
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Wright (Executive Di) $120,000 $0 $0
Dan Axtell (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Rick Best (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Howard Friedman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Rule (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Sussman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Trine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ethan Zuckerman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,965,645
Expenses
$1,564,010
Net Income
$401,635
Net Assets
$598,787
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $595,246
30.3%
Program Services $1,367,219
69.6%
Investment Income $3,180
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $83,079
5.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $795,372
50.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $781,338
Total Liabilities $182,551
Net Assets $598,787
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Wright (Executive Director) $83,079 $0 $0
Michael Avery (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bell Chevigny (Director) $0 $0 $0
Howard Friedman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Judy Greene (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sheila Rule (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Sussman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Trine (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ethan Zuckerman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Axtel (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Rick Best (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,384,686
Expenses
$1,776,560
Net Income
-$391,874
Net Assets
$160,748
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $306,708
22.2%
Program Services $880,331
63.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $197,647
14.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,023,213
57.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $218,329
Total Liabilities $57,581
Net Assets $160,748

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,571,072
Expenses
$1,956,709
Net Income
-$385,637
Net Assets
$552,622
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $614,964
39.1%
Program Services $752,159
47.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $203,949
13.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,117,489
57.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $568,306
Total Liabilities $15,684
Net Assets $552,622

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,873,759
Expenses
$1,650,178
Net Income
$223,581
Net Assets
$938,259
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $503,832
26.9%
Program Services $1,166,269
62.2%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $203,658
10.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $927,737
56.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $991,600
Total Liabilities $53,341
Net Assets $938,259

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,136,515
Expenses
$1,432,245
Net Income
-$295,730
Net Assets
$714,678
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $79,082
7.0%
Program Services $1,031,702
90.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $25,731
2.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $804,582
56.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $789,731
Total Liabilities $75,053
Net Assets $714,678

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,197,859
Expenses
$1,417,743
Net Income
-$219,884
Net Assets
$1,010,408
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $122,436
10.2%
Program Services $1,037,547
86.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $37,876
3.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $150,000
10.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $613,003
43.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,117,076
Total Liabilities $106,668
Net Assets $1,010,408

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,636,386
Expenses
$1,343,572
Net Income
$292,814
Net Assets
$1,230,292
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $211,192
12.9%
Program Services $1,418,878
86.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,316
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $657,793
49.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,357,611
Total Liabilities $127,319
Net Assets $1,230,292

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,846,206
Expenses
$1,164,053
Net Income
$682,153
Net Assets
$937,478
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,182,612
64.1%
Program Services $661,248
35.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,346
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,087,983
Total Liabilities $150,505
Net Assets $937,478

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,077,743
Expenses
$786,470
Net Income
$291,273
Net Assets
$254,035
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $167,906
15.6%
Program Services $904,768
84.0%
Investment Income $794
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,275
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $369,523
47.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $481,692
Total Liabilities $227,657
Net Assets $254,035

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$720,337
Expenses
$651,159
Net Income
$69,178
Net Assets
-$37,238
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $126,050
17.5%
Program Services $585,027
81.2%
Investment Income $19
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,241
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,703
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $171,581
26.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $245,610
Total Liabilities $282,848
Net Assets -$37,238

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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