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Institute for International Law and Human Rights

EIN 26-0204031 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak23 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS IILHR HELPS STATES IN TRANSITION TO DEMOCRACY DEVELOP THE CAPACITY TO STRENGTHEN THE RULE OF LAW AND BUILD RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. IILHR PROVIDES INDEPENDENT, NEUTRAL AND WELL-INFORMED ADVICE TO OUR PARTNERS IN GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O

Income
$847,677
Spending
$894,967
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
5
Volunteers
3
Highest pay
$317,467, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 23 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 102% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $337,116 spent. ENERGIZING REFORM AND EMPOWERING VULNERABLE GROUPS IN IRAQ WITH OUR PARTNERS CEASEFIRE CENTRE FOR CIVILIAN RIGHTS AND PAX, IILHR OVERSEES A PROJECT THAT CAPITALIZES ON ONGOING INITIATIVES AND THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT, BUILDS CONSENSUS THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND OUTREACH TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE, GIVING VULNERABLE GROUPS A SAY IN THE PROCESS AND BROAD BASED CONSULTATIONS. THIS PROJECT DEEPENS CITIZENSHIP AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION THROUGH STRONGER LAWS THAT IMPLEMENT IRAQS CONSTITUTION AND PROMOTES INCLUSIVENESS AND ACCOUNTABILITY, BUILDS DIALOGUE AND CONSENSUS AROUND LEGISLATIVE AND GRASSROOTS PRIORITIES, AND STRENGTHENS RESEARCH, TECHNICAL AND ADVOCACY SKILLS TO EMPOWER LOCAL AND VULNERABLE GROUPS. THIS PROJECT ENDED IN SEPTEMBER 2024.
  2. $341,621 spent. IILHRS SUPPORTING NATURAL RESOURCES AND LAND MANAGEMENT GOOD GOVERNANCE BEGAN IN SEPTEMBER 2024. THIS PROJECT IS A COLLABORATION WITH LEGISLATORS, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND YOUTH ADVOCATES TO DEVELOP A STRONG PACKAGE OF LAWS THAT ENSURE THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE POLICIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE IN IRAQ, THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ENHANCING ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION STAKEHOLDER REVIEW DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GOVERNANCE LAWS, PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE THEIR CLARITY, ENFORCEABILITY, AND ALIGNMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND BEST PRACTICES INCREASING INFORMATION DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPARATIVE MEMORANDUM ON THE BEST PRACTICES IN ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORKS WORLDWIDE THE MEMORANDUM WILL PROVIDE IRAQI STAKEHOLDERS WITH ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS AND ADAPTABLE STRATEGIES TO BUILD A ROBUST ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE SYSTEM IN IRAQ STRENGTHENING LEGISLATIVE CAPACITY PROVISION OF STAKEHOLDER TRAINING ON LEGISLATIVE DRAFTING TECHNIQUES, PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW, CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O. PROGRAM CONTINUED AND INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS INCREASING DIALOGUE AND BRIDGING COMMUNICATION GAPS BETWEEN THE IDENTIFIED STAKEHOLDER GROUPS.
  3. $98,947 spent. THIS PROJECT ENTITLED FACILITATING CITIZEN ACCESS TO RIGHTS AND BENEFITS IN IRAQ ADDRESSED TWO URGENT ISSUES CURRENTLY AFFECTING VULNERABLE GROUPS IN IRAQ 1 ACCESS TO BENEFITS PROVIDED TO SURVIVORS OF DAESH CRIMES UNDER THE YEZIDI SURVIVORS LAW FOR THOSE SURVIVORS LIVING ABROAD AND 2 PROVISION OF IDENTITY DOCUMENTATION FOR CHILDREN OF UNKNOWN LINEAGE. THESE ARE TWO MAJOR OBSTACLES PREVENTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM ACCESSING THEIR FULL RIGHTS AND BENEFITS AFFORDED TO THEM AS CITIZENS IRAQ. THROUGH IILHRS RECENT WORK, WE IDENTIFIED CLEAR AND IMPLEMENTABLE SUPPORT WHICH ASSISTED IRAQI OFFICIALS IN SOLVING THESE TWO PROBLEMS AND FACILITATED BETTER ACCESS TO THESE RIGHTS AND BENEFITS. THIS PROJECT ENDED IN DECEMBER 2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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