THE INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE RIGHTS INITIATIVE

EIN: 201408831 501(c)(3)

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$167,915
Total Expenses
$689,708
Total Assets
$340,793
Net Assets
$324,585
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
ACHIENG AKENA
Phone
6468671991
Tax Period
2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

THE INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE RIGHTS INITIATIVE, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit that reported $168K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 77% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $690K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 311% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ENHANCE THE PROTECTION OF RIGHTS OF THE DISPLACED WORLDWIDE BY THE PROVISION OF ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE ON THE APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW, THE CONDUCTING OF RESEARCH ON THE INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND THE TRAINING OF THOSE WORKING WITH THE DISPLACED AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, AS APPROPRIATE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $379,986

ADDRESSING THE PLIGHT OF THE DISPLACED: IRRI RESPONDS TO THE NEEDS OF THE DISPLACED IN AFRICA BY, MONITORING PARTICULAR PROTECTION PROBLEMS IN THE AREAS WHERE WE OPERATE, PROMOTING POLICIES AT THE...

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ADDRESSING THE PLIGHT OF THE DISPLACED: IRRI RESPONDS TO THE NEEDS OF THE DISPLACED IN AFRICA BY, MONITORING PARTICULAR PROTECTION PROBLEMS IN THE AREAS WHERE WE OPERATE, PROMOTING POLICIES AT THE INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS WHICH BETTER PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE DISPLACED AND RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF REFUGEES FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION. WE RESPOND TO THE NEED FOR LEGAL PROTECTION BOTH BY PROVIDING DIRECT ACCOMPANIMENT, FACILITATING REFERRALS AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO LEGAL AID PROVIDERS THROUGH INFORMATION RESOURCES AND EXPERT ADVICE TO ALLOW THEM TO PROVIDE MORE EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE.

Program 2
Expenses: $88,619

USE INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO CONFLICT AND DISPLACEMENT IN AFRICA.

Program 3
Expenses: $5,000

UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO MASS VIOLENCE: IRRI PROMOTES APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO MASS VIOLENCE THROUGH SUPPORT TO LOCAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, DIRECT ADVOCACY, AND...

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UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO MASS VIOLENCE: IRRI PROMOTES APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO MASS VIOLENCE THROUGH SUPPORT TO LOCAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, DIRECT ADVOCACY, AND COORDINATION OF CIVIL SOCIETY RESPONSE WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON SUDAN. THE PROGRAM ALSO STUDIES INTERNATIONAL MECHANISMS FOR RESPONDING TO MASS VIOLENCE AND SUGGEST HOW THESE CAN BE ALTERED TO RESPOND MORE EFFECTIVELY TO THE NEEDS OF THOSE AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $167,786
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $129
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $167,915

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,500
Salaries & Benefits $209,224
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $474,023
Other Expenses $472,984
TOTAL EXPENSES $689,708

Year-over-Year Comparison

2021 2020 Change
Revenue $167,915 $724,854 -0.8%
Expenses $689,708 $529,503 +0.3%
Net Income $-521,793 $195,351 -3.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
8

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
3
$75,600
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHIDI ODINKALU BOARD CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SALIMA NAMUSOBYA BOARD VICE-CHAIR 1.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DISMAS NKUNDA BOARD MEMBER 1.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ACHIENG AKENA EXECTUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$75,600 $0 $75,600
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
2021 $167,915 $689,708 $340,793 $-521,793
2020 $724,854 $529,503 $863,103 $195,351
2019 $393,465 $1,196,649 $710,207 $-803,184
2018 $948,584 $682,057 $1,593,832 $266,527
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