The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is a nonpartisan organization devoted to defending human rights in the American hemisphere. Grounding our work in a deep commitment to individual liberty, we aim to raise awareness about both the nature of freedom and the vulnerability of freedom in the Americas.
- We recognize the inalienable rights that protect the individual from arbitrary state and legal actions.
- We believe that all American nations must acknowledge and protect the freedom of their citizens.
- We stand for the possibility of fully democratic American states, limited by the rule of law, that honor and uphold individual rights.
The Human Rights Foundation was incorporated in 2005, and opened its offices in New York in August of 2006. Our International Council brings together a dynamic, experienced, and committed group of global leaders in the struggle for human freedom and individual dignity.
HRF’s funding
We operate thanks to the generosity of individuals and foundations. If you wish to find out how you can support HRF with a contribution please click here or contact Sarah Wasserman at (212) 246.8486. In keeping with our policy of disclosure and transparency, we publish our tax return as soon as it becomes available.
We do not receive funding from any government.
Any donation or grant accepted by HRF is done with a categorical understanding that the foundation is free to research and investigate regardless of where such investigations may lead or what conclusions HRF may reach. We encourage funding from anyone who cares about human freedom and we do not discriminate in accepting donations. If an individual or foundation has contributed to HRF’s work, this does not mean HRF necessarily endorses said individual or foundation’s views or opinions. In plain language: We are grateful, privileged, and proud that we receive support; it means our mission and work are being endorsed. This does not, however, mean we endorse the views of those who support us.
Like most grant-receiving service organizations, we do not publish the names of our donors. However, we would like to be transparent about why this is so: Some funders do not wish to be known due to fear of retaliation, others do not wish to be known because they do not want to be approached by other groups or organizations soliciting for donations, and still others do not wish to be known because they may, ultimately, disagree with the decisions and public statements of HRF. We do, however, offer any donor the possibility of being recognized on our website and in our publications if they choose to be.
Human Rights Foundation
350 Fifth Avenue, #4515
New York, NY 10118
Phone: (212) 246-8486
Fax: (212) 643-4278 info@thehrf.org
www.thehrf.org