WITNESS INC

EIN: 134167155 501(c)(3) International Affairs

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$4,640,676
Total Expenses
$7,324,703
Total Assets
$12,645,359
Net Assets
$11,529,535
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
SAMUEL GREGORY
Phone
7187832000
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WITNESS INC, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 40% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $7.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 58% operating deficit.

Mission

WITNESS INC. ("WITNESS") IS AN INTERNATIONAL, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HELPS PEOPLE USE VIDEO AND TECHNOLOGY TO PROTECT AND DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,919,197
Program Service Revenue $12,013
Investment Income $516,733
Other Revenue $192,733
TOTAL REVENUE $4,640,676

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $77,517
Salaries & Benefits $5,428,477
Fundraising Expenses $800,924
Program Expenses $5,054,634
Other Expenses $1,792,229
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,324,703

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,640,676 $7,738,411 -0.4%
Expenses $7,324,703 $7,529,581 0.0%
Net Income $-2,684,027 $208,830 -13.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
28
Volunteers
13

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$452,770
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
POLLY FIELDS CO-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA ALEMAN CO-CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL HIRSCHHORN SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN ENRIGHT TREASURER, BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SABRY MOHIDEEN BOARD MEMBER, TREASURER (FROM 6/23) 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER GABRIEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
INCA MOHAMED BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADELIN CAI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KOKETSO MOETI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEONARDO CUSTODIO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMILLA MUDHRAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE OWONO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORA DINIZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL GREGORY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$234,333 $36,949 $271,282
SONALI THIMMAYA DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 40.00
Officer
$147,479 $34,009 $181,488
KALIM PATWA DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE & SYSTEMS 40.00
Highest
$157,199 $30,494 $187,693
SARA FEDERLEIN DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY 40.00
Highest
$147,425 $32,392 $179,817
JACQUELIN ZAMMUTO ASSO. DIRECTOR - LEARNING & SHARING (THROUGH 1/3/2 40.00
Highest
$119,800 $31,542 $151,342
ADEBAYO OKEOWO ASSO. DIR OF PROGRAMS - REGIONAL & PARTNER ENGAGEM 40.00
Highest
$115,648 $25,006 $140,654
SHANTHA BARRIGA DEPUTY EXEC DIRECTOR (THROUGH 4/9/25) 40.00
Highest
$135,900 $4,075 $139,975
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $4,640,676 $7,324,703 $12,645,359 $-2,684,027
2024 $7,738,411 $7,529,581 $15,722,114 $208,830
2023 $8,715,928 $6,418,816 $15,109,334 $2,297,112
2022 $6,505,968 $4,654,213 $12,318,415 $1,851,755
2021 $5,360,477 $4,060,247 $11,602,278 $1,300,230
2020 $6,420,686 $4,060,770 $9,711,613 $2,359,916
2019 $7,329,286 $4,010,509 $6,855,938 $3,318,777
2018 $4,005,870 $3,444,201 $3,513,350 $561,669
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