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WITNESS HELPS PEOPLE USE VIDEO AND TECHNOLOGY TO PROTECT AND DEFEND HUMAN RIGHTS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES GLOBALLY. WITNESS' GLOBAL TEAM DESIGNS SOLUTIONS, PROVIDES GUIDANCE, AND CO-DEVELOPS STRATEGIES THAT ENABLE HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS AND ORDINARY PEOPLE TO HOLD THE POWERFUL TO ACCOUNT, STAND UP FOR JUSTICE, AND FORTIFY THE TRUTH.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$7.7M
Program Spending
71%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$7.3M
Total Expenses
▼$7.5M
Total Assets
$15.7M
Total Liabilities
▼$1.2M
Net Assets
$14.5M
Officer Compensation
→$442.8K
Other Salaries
$3.7M
Investment Income
$400.8K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $15K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MEEDAN INC20-4504068 | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $15K | Cash | TO SUPPORT THE CRISIS RESPONSE FOR THE GAZA WAR, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EQUIPMENT AND INTERNET/COMMS BUNDLES. |
| Total | $15K | |||
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$15K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$17.5M
Awards Found
14
Department of Agriculture
$940K
REAP RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM (RES) GRANT UNRESTRICTED AMOUNT
Department of Justice
$930K
RECOVERY ACT - OVC FY09 VOCA VICTIM ASSISTANCE FORMULA GRANT PROGRAM
Agency for International Development
$538.8K
2018 ASHA GRANT COMMODITIES
Department of Health and Human Services
$351.5K
INCREASING ACCESS AND DEVELOPING PREDICTORS FOR COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING FOR MINORITY AND MEDICAID CLIENTS
Agency for International Development
$200K
FY-11 - NEW GRANT - WORLD WITNESS, THE BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS
National Endowment for the Arts
$60K
TO SUPPORT THE PUBLICATION OF - AND RELATED OUTREACH FOR - NEW AND RECENTLY PUBLISHED ANTHOLOGIES OF IN-DEPTH, ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS WITH SURVIVORS
National Endowment for the Arts
$55K
TO SUPPORT THE PUBLICATION AND PRODUCTION OF THE VOICE OF WITNESS ORAL HISTORY BOOK SERIES.
National Endowment for the Arts
$50K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORAL HISTORY PROJECTS.
National Endowment for the Arts
$30K
TO SUPPORT THE PUBLICATION OF, AND RELATED OUTREACH FOR, ANTHOLOGIES OF IN-DEPTH, ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS WITH SURVIVORS OF NATURAL CATASTROPHES AND
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ORAL HISTORY TITLE AND ASSOCIATED PUBLIC PROGRAMMING.
National Endowment for the Arts
$15K
TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ORAL HISTORY TITLE.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $7.7M | $7.3M | $7.5M | $15.7M | $14.5M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $8.7M | $8.6M | $6.4M | $15.1M | $14M |
| 2021 | $5.4M | $5.2M | $4.1M | $11.6M | $10.1M |
| 2020 | $6.4M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2023)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Samuel Gregory | Executive Director | 40 | $213.5K | $0 | $37.1K | $250.6K |
| Sonali Thimmaya | Director Of Finance | 40 | $139.4K | $0 | $33.4K | $172.8K |
| Polly Fields | Co-chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Aleman | Co-chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Enright | Member, Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sabry Mohideen | Member, Treasurer, (from 6/23) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Hirschhorn | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Samuel Gregory
Executive Director
$250.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$213.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$37.1K
Sonali Thimmaya
Director Of Finance
$172.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$139.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$33.4K
Polly Fields
Co-chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Monica Aleman
Co-chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Helen Enright
Member, Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sabry Mohideen
Member, Treasurer, (from 6/23)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Hirschhorn
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalim Patwa | Director Of People & Systems | 40 | $149.4K | $0 | $28.1K | $177.5K |
| Sara Federlein | Director Of Philanthropy | 40 | $135K | $0 | $33.3K | $168.3K |
| Jacquelin Zammuto | Ass. Dir. - Learning & Sharing | 40 | $108.2K | $0 | $29K | $137.1K |
| Tanya Karanasios | Dir. Of Gp, (until 10/24/23) | 40 |
Kalim Patwa
Director Of People & Systems
$177.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$149.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$28.1K
Sara Federlein
Director Of Philanthropy
$168.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$135K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$33.3K
Jacquelin Zammuto
Ass. Dir. - Learning & Sharing
$137.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$108.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$29K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelin Cai | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debora Diniz | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Inca Mohamed | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Owono | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Koketso Moeti | Member, (from 6/23) | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leonardo Custodio | Member | 1 |
Adelin Cai
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Debora Diniz
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Inca Mohamed
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Julie Owono
Individuals who previously served as officers or key employees.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yvette Alberdingk Thijm | Former Officer | — | $156.9K | $0 | $9,957 | $166.8K |
Yvette Alberdingk Thijm
Former Officer
$166.8K
Hrs/Wk
—
Compensation
$156.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,957
| $6.3M |
| $4.1M |
| $9.7M |
| $8.7M |
| 2019 | $7.3M | $7.2M | $4M | $6.9M | $6.2M |
| 2018 | $4M | $3.9M | $3.4M | $3.5M | $2.9M |
| 2017 | $3.2M | $3.1M | $3.4M | $2.7M | $2.3M |
| 2016 | $2.9M | $2.8M | $3.6M | $2.9M | $2.5M |
| 2015 | $3.2M | $3.1M | $3.8M | $3.6M | $3.3M |
| 2014 | $5.8M | $5.8M | $3.9M | $4.5M | $4.1M |
| 2013 | $4.3M | $4.2M | $4.1M | $2.6M | $2.3M |
| 2012 | $3.5M | $3.5M | $4M | $2.3M | $2.1M |
| 2011 | $5.4M | $5.3M | $3.9M | $3.4M | $3.3M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| $120.6K |
| $0 |
| $9,661 |
| $130.2K |
Tanya Karanasios
Dir. Of Gp, (until 10/24/23)
$130.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$120.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,661
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Pamilla Mudhray | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Gabriel | Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Koketso Moeti
Member, (from 6/23)
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Leonardo Custodio
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Pamilla Mudhray
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peter Gabriel
Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0