Amnesty International Of The Usa Inc

New York, NY · Founded 1966

Worldwide movement campaigning for internationally recognized human rights through research and advocacy

Primary audience

Global Population

Work area

Advocacy

Topic

Human Rights

Contact

Paul O'Brien

Website Contact

About Organization

Amnesty International USA is the U.S. section of a global human rights movement that undertakes research and action to prevent and end grave human rights abuses. Based in New York, NY, the organization was founded in 1966 and operates with 144 employees and over 10,000 volunteers. With annual revenue of $61.2 million, it monitors human rights conditions and advocates for justice both domestically and internationally.

What They Focus On

Human Rights Documentation

Investigating and documenting violations of civil liberties, freedom of expression, and fundamental human rights globally

Justice and Accountability

Campaigning for legal reforms, prosecution of abusers, and policy changes to protect vulnerable populations

Grassroots Mobilization

Building and activating a volunteer network to create public pressure and drive systemic change

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$61.2M

-3% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$62.8M

+0.6% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$57.9M

+9.8% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

144

+0.7% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$61,167,328	$62,793,256	$57,939,297	144
2023	$63,084,650	$62,432,814	$52,745,391	143
2022	$60,673,639	$60,712,327	$55,921,139	141
2021	$64,141,810	$53,329,182	$44,451,870	133
2020	$52,101,475	$51,400,349	$39,296,242	137
2019	$51,690,347	$51,177,497	$29,851,695	433
2018	$45,939,552	$46,901,646	$27,576,942	1,050

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Investigate Abuses

Research teams document human rights violations through fieldwork, interviews, and evidence collection globally
02

Expose Injustice

Publish findings and reports to raise public awareness and put pressure on violators
03

Mobilize Action

Activate volunteer network and supporters to campaign through petitions, protests, and advocacy
04

Drive Change

Pressure governments and institutions to implement policy reforms and end human rights abuses

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Amnesty International Of The Usa Inc

Human Rights Research

Conducts investigations and documentation of human rights violations globally to expose abuses and drive accountability

Advocacy Campaigns

Mobilizes grassroots activists and public pressure to influence governments and corporations on human rights issues

International Movement Coordination

Works in concert with Amnesty International's global network to promote and strengthen human rights protections worldwide

Emergency Response

Provides rapid action and support for individuals facing urgent human rights threats and grave abuses

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Amnesty International Of The Usa Inc.

Paul O'Brien

Executive Director

Full-time

Compensation: $328,720

Marcy Bourne

Chief Development Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $278,485

Nadia Daar

Chief Strategy And Impact Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $258,859

Vivek Rajam Ramkumar

Chief Of Staff

Full-time

Compensation: $253,451

Jean-Claude Toussaint

Chief Fin & Admin Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $249,129

Ira Lefton

Chief Legal And Policy Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $247,686

Bethany Criss

Chief Movement Bldg. & Mber Eng

Full-time

Compensation: $243,755

Thomas Bozzell

National Director, Operations/It

Full-time

Compensation: $214,389

Rachel Ward

National Director, Research

Full-time

Compensation: $207,662

Zeke Moon Johnson

National Director-Campaigns

Full-time

Compensation: $197,164

Julie Anne Hong - Chief

Idea, People And Culture Officer

Full-time

Compensation: $252,606

Anand Kumar Mishra

Ntl Dir-Marketing & Communications

Full-time

Compensation: $210,608

Amanda Marie Klasing

Nat Dir-Gov't Relations & Advocacy

Full-time

Compensation: $203,927

Milestones

1966

Organization Founded

1966

Amnesty International USA established as the United States section of the global human rights movement

1992

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1992

Received IRS ruling recognizing the organization's charitable mission and tax-exempt status

2018

Volunteer Network Peak

2018

Organization reached highest recorded staffing level with over 1,000 employees supporting expanded operations

2021

Revenue Peak Achieved

2021

Reached record annual revenue of $64.1 million reflecting strong public support for human rights work

2024

Sustained Operations

2024

Maintained substantial presence with 144 employees and over 10,000 volunteers nationwide

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Adrian Dedomenico Deputy Treasurer (As Of 09/24) 10.00 hrs/week

Alexandra Durbak Chair (Thru 9/22/24) 10.00 hrs/week

Ann Burroughs Chair (As Of 09/24) 10.00 hrs/week

Ariela Blatter Board Member (As Of 09/24) 2.00 hrs/week

Callie Moore Vice Chair (As Of 09/24) 10.00 hrs/week

Christopher Foley Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week

David Yu Board Member (Thru 09/24) 10.00 hrs/week

Deirdre Stieglitz Deputy Secretary 10.00 hrs/week

Jack Rendler Board Member (As Of 09/24) 2.00 hrs/week

Karen Robinson Board Member (03/24 - 09/24) 2.00 hrs/week

Leonce Byimana Board Member (As Of 09/24) 2.00 hrs/week

Marcel Kitissou Board Member (Thru 09/24) 2.00 hrs/week

Matthew Kennis Treasurer (Thru 02/24) 10.00 hrs/week

Penelope Halkiadakis Board Member 10.00 hrs/week

Phyllis Pautrat Board Member 10.00 hrs/week

Ranya Ahmed Secretary (As Of 09/24) 2.00 hrs/week

Rasel Ahmed Board Member (Thru 06/24) 2.00 hrs/week

Rasha Abdel Latif Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Robyn Linde Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Rosa Del Angel Board Member (Thru 02/24) 2.00 hrs/week

S Ilgu Ozler Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Sunita Viswanath Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$3.6M

Highest Paid

$386K

Paul O'Brien

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Paul O'Brien	Executive Director	$328,720	$57,306	$386,026	35
Marcy Bourne	Chief Development Officer	$278,485	$54,637	$333,122	35
Jean-Claude Toussaint	Chief Fin & Admin Officer	$249,129	$50,455	$299,584	35
Ira Lefton	Chief Legal And Policy Officer	$247,686	$40,827	$288,513	35
Bethany Criss	Chief Movement Bldg. & Mber Eng	$243,755	$36,624	$280,379	35
Julie Anne Hong - Chief	Idea, People And Culture Officer	$252,606	$27,219	$279,825	35
Nadia Daar	Chief Strategy And Impact Officer	$258,859	$11,572	$270,431	35
Vivek Rajam Ramkumar	Chief Of Staff	$253,451	$13,434	$266,885	35
Rachel Ward	National Director, Research	$207,662	$51,221	$258,883	35
Thomas Bozzell	National Director, Operations/IT	$214,389	$38,222	$252,611	35
Anand Kumar Mishra	Ntl DIR-Marketing & Communications	$210,608	$13,688	$224,296	35
Zeke Moon Johnson	National Director-Campaigns	$197,164	$23,467	$220,631	35
Amanda Marie Klasing	Nat DIR-Gov'T Relations & Advocacy	$203,927	$9,995	$213,922	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Paul O'Brien	Executive Director	$320,056	$57,311	$377,367	35
Marcy Bourne	Chief Development Officer	$269,104	$54,780	$323,884	35
Jean-Claude Toussaint	Chief Fin & Admin Officer	$239,608	$40,251	$279,859	35
Ira Lefton	Chief Legal And Policy Officer	$237,817	$40,805	$278,622	35
Julie Anne Hong	Chief Idea, People & Culture Officer	$242,426	$26,967	$269,393	35
Rachel Ward	National Director, Research	$209,691	$52,006	$261,697	35
Thomas Bozzell	National Director, Operations/IT	$204,627	$38,134	$242,761	35
Vivek Rajam Ramkumar	Chief Of Staff	$240,760	$1,764	$242,524	35
Michael Bear Kleinman	Director, Silicon Valley Initiative	$211,054	$25,403	$236,457	35
Adotei Akwei	Development Director	$182,593	$50,379	$232,972	35
Tarah Ann Demant	National Director Of Programs	$185,260	$38,204	$223,464	35
Nadia Daar - Chief Strategy	Impact Officer (As Of 02/2023)	$200,976	$217	$201,193	35
Bethany Criss - Chief Movement	Bldg & Mem Eng Off (As Of 03/2023)	$179,231	$20,447	$199,678	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Paul O'Brien	Executive Director	$293,987	$54,552	$348,539	35
Marcy Bourne	Chief Development Officer	$249,493	$52,197	$301,690	35
Rachel Ward - Interim Chief	Movement Building Officer	$213,890	$50,580	$264,470	35
Ira Lefton	Chief Legal And Policy Officer	$220,984	$38,820	$259,804	35
Adotei Akwei	Interim Chief Member Collab. Off.	$186,489	$46,559	$233,048	35
Anand Kumar Mishra	Interim Chief Impact Officer	$217,101	$11,039	$228,140	35
Thomas Bozzell	National Director, Operations/IT	$187,828	$36,192	$224,020	35
Julie Anne Hong - Interim Chief	Idea, People & Culture Officer	$202,624	$17,664	$220,288	35
Michael Bear Kleinman	Director, Silicon Valley Initiative	$201,423	$11,438	$212,861	35
Jean-Claude Toussaint	Chief Fin & Admin Off(As Of 10/2022)	$49,868	$6,091	$55,959	35
Vivek Rajam Ramkumar	Chief Of Staff (As Of 11/2022)	$25,403	$22	$25,425	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Marcy Bourne	Chief Development Officer	$213,818	$49,613	$263,431	35
Tamara Draut	Chief Impact Officer (Thru 12/21)	$203,544	$48,207	$251,751	35
Ira Lefton	Chief Legal And Policy Officer	$207,356	$37,575	$244,931	35
Paul O'Brien	Executive Director (As Of 04/21)	$198,902	$34,966	$233,868	35
Roger-Mark De Souza	Chief Mvt. Building Off (Thru 11/21)	$187,135	$44,306	$231,441	35
Minjon Tholen	Chief Incl./Strt. Off. (Thru 11/21)	$218,458	$11,686	$230,144	35
Rachele Ward	National Director, Research	$179,383	$47,979	$227,362	35
Joanne Lin	National Director, Ad/Gov Relations	$172,028	$33,735	$205,763	35
Erica Roden	Deputy Chief Development Officer	$169,833	$35,819	$205,652	35
Thomas Bozzell	National Director, Operations/IT	$177,565	$23,146	$200,711	35
Michael Bear Kleinman	Director, Silicon Valley Initiative	$187,830	$10,728	$198,558	35

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Tamara Draut	Chief Impact Officer	$200,094	$33,527	$233,621	35
Ira Lefton	Chief Legal And Policy Officer	$198,906	$27,152	$226,058	35
Daniel Mcgregor Thru 0820	Chief Development Officer	$186,302	$34,425	$220,727	35
Minjon Tholen	Chief Inclusion/Strategic Officer	$209,120	$11,291	$220,411	35
Rachele Ward	National Director, Research	$171,746	$46,037	$217,783	35
Roger-Mark De Souza	Chief Movement Building Officer	$183,209	$33,527	$216,736	35
Joanne Lin	National Director, Ad/Gov Relations	$165,923	$32,389	$198,312	35
Thomas Bozzell	National Director, Operations/IT	$164,328	$32,125	$196,453	35
Vienna Colucci	Senior Director Of Policy	$156,383	$31,363	$187,746	35
Michael Bear Kleinman	Director, Silicon Valley Initiative	$175,025	$761	$175,786	35
Margaret Huang	Executive Director (Thru 04/20)	$103,798	$18,006	$121,804	35

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$2.4M

Total Forgiven

$2.4M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

114

Loan Details 1 loan

$2,375,000

Forgiven

Forgiven: $2,405,775 100%

Approved Apr 11, 2020

Lender JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

Jobs Reported 114

Forgiven On Aug 3, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$4.3M Grants Received

38 Organizations

Top Funders

38 total

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$1.9M

The Chicago Community Trust 2 grants

$725K

American Online Giving Foundation Inc.

$478K

The Bessemer Giving Fund

$163K

Tides Foundation 2 grants

$145K

Pledgeling Foundation

$128K

Give Lively Foundation Inc.

$102K

American Endowment Foundation

$68K

Pasadena Community Foundation

$58K

America's Charities

$55K

+28 more funders

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund The Chicago Community Trust American Online Giving Foundation Inc. The Bessemer Giving Fund Tides Foundation Pledgeling Foundation Give Lively Foundation Inc. American Endowment Foundation Pasadena Community Foundation America's Charities Seattle Foundation Community Foundation Of Central Mo Greater Washington Community Foundation Johnson Charitable Gift Fund The New York Community Trust Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund T Rowe Price Program For Charitable PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund The Ayco Charitable Foundation Impactassetsinc Network For Good Silicon Valley Community Foundation Charities Aid Foundation America Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Rsf Social Finance Inc. Tompkins Charitable Gift Fund Inc. American Gift Fund Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

4 Registrations

2 Clients

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 2 total

Amnesty International USA

3 filings

Self

Amnesty International Of The USA Inc.

1 filing

Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Amnesty International Of The Usa Inc

Phone

(212) 807-8400

Social

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311 West 43rd Street 7th Floor New York, NY 10036

Amnesty International Of The Usa Inc

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Investigate Abuses

Expose Injustice

Mobilize Action

Drive Change

Programs and Initiatives

Human Rights Research

Advocacy Campaigns

International Movement Coordination

Emergency Response

Team & Leadership

Paul O'Brien

Marcy Bourne

Nadia Daar

Vivek Rajam Ramkumar

Jean-Claude Toussaint

Ira Lefton

Bethany Criss

Thomas Bozzell

Rachel Ward

Zeke Moon Johnson

Julie Anne Hong - Chief

Anand Kumar Mishra

Amanda Marie Klasing

Milestones

Organization Founded

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

Volunteer Network Peak

Revenue Peak Achieved

Sustained Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Loan Details 1 loan

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Lobbying Activity

Clients 2 total

Contact

Phone

Social