Minneapolis, MN

THE ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

EIN 36-3292374

Justice, Rights & Public Safety Immigrants & Refugees Immigrants & refugees Children & youth Survivors of violence LGBTQ+ communities Women & girls

Mission

The Advocates for Human Rights implements international human rights standards to promote civil society and reinforce the rule of law.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About THE ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

The Advocates for Human Rights is an independent, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1983 and based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The organization combines direct legal services, research, training, and systemic advocacy to protect the rights of asylum seekers, detained immigrants, trafficking survivors, LGBTIQ+ people, women and girls, and other marginalized groups both in the Upper Midwest and internationally. In recent years the organization has expanded high-profile local work (including serving as the implementing partner for the Minnesota Truth Council) while maintaining international human-rights programs such as longstanding education and transitional justice projects. This profile has been verified: EIN 36-3292374 matches the organization’s public filings and the official website, and the organization maintains an active donor-facing web presence and public reporting.

Notable achievements

Founded and sustained since 1983

Established in 1983 by a group of lawyers, The Advocates has operated continuously for decades, building programs in legal representation, international advocacy, training, and documentation of human rights abuses.

Implementing partner for Minnesota Truth Council

Served as the implementing partner for the Governor’s Minnesota Truth Council (story collection and report production) in 2025–2026, leading community story collection and producing recommendations for policy and legislative reform.

Long-term education program (Nepal School)

Operates a Nepal school program and related education initiatives with more than 25 years of sustained engagement to advance the right to education in partner communities.

At a glance

Total assets: $4.7M
Annual revenue: $4.8M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 36-3292374
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: www.theadvocatesforhumanrights.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Charity Navigator 4‑Star rating for transparency and accountability.

Candid/GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Public and international recognition for MN Truth-seeking work, including positive statements from UN experts in 2026 regarding the Minnesota Truth Council process.

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