U S COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1801 F STREET NW STE 305, WASHINGTON, DC 20006-4406

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

Grigore Scarlatoiu, 1801 F Street NW, Room 305, Washington, DC 20006

Signed the 990

Greg Scarlatoiu, Executive Director

Phone

(202) 499-7970

Website

WWW.HRNK.ORG

Mission

THE US COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA IS A BI-PARTISAN, NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C3) HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION. LAUNCHED IN 2001, THE COMMITTEE WAS CREATED TO GENERATE A BROAD BASE OF INTEREST ABOUT CONDITIONS IN NORTH KOREA AND TO CONDUCT AND PUBLISH RESEARCH FOCUSING U.S. AND WORLD ATTENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES IN THAT COUNTRY. THE COMMTITEE'S WORK WILL LAY A FOUNDATION OF CURRENT AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION THAT WILL ENABLE IT TO SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON THE ABUSE BEING PERPETRATED IN NORTH KOREA, AND ALSO TO HELP INDIVIDUALS, NGOS AND POLICYMAKERS SEEK WAYS TO IMPROVE THE TREATMENT OF THE NORTH KOREAN PEOPLE. IN PARTICULAR, THE COMMITTEE WILL FOCUS ON THE PRISON CAMP SYSTEM, THE QUESTIONS OF ACCESS TO FOOD, AND THE PLIGHT OF NORTH KOREAN REFUGEE POPULATIONS AND THE ISSUE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.

Program accomplishments

• TO CONDUCT OUTREACH TO THE UNITED NATIONS, EUROPEAN UNTION, UNITED KINGDOM, AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL ENTITIES, GOVERNMENTS AND INTERESTED PERSONS ABOUT HRNK'S OBJECTIVES, PUBLISHED WORKS, RESEARCH FINDINGS, UPCOMING EVENTS AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING THE HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION OF NORTH KOREANS.
  Expenses $11,000
• TO ACHIEVE NORTH KOREAN PRISON REFORMS THAT RESPECT HUMAN RIGHTS BY COLLECTING AND COMPILING INCREASED EVIDENCE AND DATA OF HUMAN RIGHT VIOLATIONS IN NORTH KOREA'S DETENTION SYSTEM USING SATELLITE IMAGERY DOCUMENTATION OF ATROCITIES
  Expenses $22,500

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

52-2345895

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2002

Accounting year ends

September

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

International, foreign affairs and national security (Q70)

Assets (IRS master file)

$14,733

Income (IRS master file)

$516,574

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-2345895).

Questions about U S COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA

What is the EIN of U S COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA?

The employer identification number (EIN) of U S COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA is 52-2345895.

Is U S COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.

Are donations to U S COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does U S COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of U S COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did U S COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.

Who is the principal officer of U S COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Grigore Scarlatoiu.

Who are the officers and directors of U S COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $167,360 (GREG SCARLATOIU, PRESIDENT/CEO).

How much revenue does U S COMMITTEE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN NORTH KOREA have?

On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $516,574, expenses of $524,211 and total assets of $14,733 at year end.

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