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Nonprofit · EIN 80-0841029

HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · FAIRFAX, VA 22033

Financials

$1.1M$832K2021$1.3M$1.2M2023$992K$840K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$991,873$839,721$152,152$318,398$142,539$175,859
May 31, 2024990$1,289,555$1,235,777$53,778$530,140$506,433$23,707
May 31, 2022990$1,069,060$831,842$237,218$352,455$0$352,455
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$991,873
of which government grants
$919,021
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$5,896
Program services (functional)
$815,831
Management and general (functional)
$23,890

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$530,140
Total assets, end of year
$318,398
Total liabilities, end of year
$142,539
Net assets, end of year
$175,859
Net assets without donor restrictions
$175,859
Gross receipts
$991,873
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
VA

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Keyvan RafieeDirector
Trustee or director
35$96,053
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Keyvan RafieeDirector
Trustee or director
25$76,050
990 for the year ended May 31, 2022: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Keyvan RafieeDirector
Trustee or director
40$74,431$74,431

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12210 FAIRFAX TOWN CENTER UNIT 911, FAIRFAX, VA 22033-2877
In care of
% KEYVAN RAFIEE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Keyvan Rafiee, 12210 FAIRFAX TOWNE CENTER UNIT 911, FAIRFAX, VA 220332877
Signed the 990
Keyvan Rafiee, Director
Return prepared by
Lotus Solutions Business & CPA Consulting

Mission

The Human Rights Activists HRA is unwaveringly dedicated to safeguarding and promoting human rights in Iran. Since its inception in 2006 HRA has been an unwavering beacon in highlighting human rights concerns delivering educational resources offering legal aid and spearheading fieldwork. A noteworthy accomplishment in HRAs repertoire is the establishment of the HRA News Agency marking it as a trailblazer in Irans human rights reporting. The paramount aim of HRA remains to elevate and ameliorate the human rights milieu in Iran.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Human Rights Activists HRA is dedicated to promoting human rights through various initiatives. It operates HRANA the first human rights news agency in Iran and manages projects like the Fourth Pillar Committee which combats censorship and Spreading Justice a database of human rights violators. HRA also supports labor rights through the Kardanan initiative and documents human rights abuses via the Statistics and Documents Center. Additionally it researches the role of the Pasdaran Guard Corps in human rights violations.
    Expenses $462,141
  • This project is working towards developing a database to chronicle the varying situations concerning human rights.
    Expenses $284,818
  • Human Rights Monitoring: This project seeks to enhance the human rights landscape by documenting violations and reporting on them.
    Expenses $49,372
  • Empower smaller human rights groups especially in the areas of reporting and advocacy.
    Expenses $13,500
  • Collecting and verifying basic information from human rights activists at risk.
    Expenses $6,000
  • This project scrutinizes open information sources to identify individuals who are implicated in human rights violations.0
  • The International Advocacy Project aims to draw attention to human rights situations through international-level advocacy.0

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
80-0841029
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
2016
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$318,398
Income (IRS master file)
$991,873

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2015
Posted by the IRS
August 10, 2015
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2015

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$991,873$839,721$318,398XML
990May 2024$1,289,555$1,235,777$530,140XML
990May 2023$679,513$913,468$118,443IRS
990May 2022$1,069,060$831,842$352,455XML
990May 2021–––IRS

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 80-0841029).

Questions about HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS

What is the EIN of HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS is 80-0841029.
Is HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2015.
Are donations to HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS 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 HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names Keyvan Rafiee.
Who are the officers and directors of HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,053 (Keyvan Rafiee, Director).
How much revenue does HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $991,873, expenses of $839,721 and total assets of $318,398 at year end.

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