2021-10-14T08:35:49-05:00 2019-12-31 521392008 GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 800N BETHESDA MD 208142930 990 2019-01-01 201408831 THE INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE RIGHTS INITIATIVE INTE 6468671991 1483 YORK AVENUE NO 20463 NEW YORK NY 10021 ACHIENG AKENA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6468671991 2021-10-14 RICHARD J LOCASTRO CPA P00288314 3019519090 2019 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X ACHIENG AKENA 1483 YORK AVENUE NO 20463 NEW YORK NY 10021 393465 0 X WWW.REFUGEE-RIGHTS.ORG X 2004 NY SEE PART III, LINE 1. 3 3 0 8 0 0 903351 391172 0 0 1046 1581 44187 712 948584 393465 12217 0 0 0 296326 373197 0 0 2500 373514 823452 682057 1196649 266527 -803184 1593832 710207 70779 59180 1523053 651027 X TO ENHANCE THE PROTECTION OF RIGHTS OF THE DISPLACED WORLDWIDE BY THE PROVISION OF ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE ON THE APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW, THE CONDUCTING OF RESEARCH ON THE INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW AND THE TRAINING OF THOSE WORKING WITH THE DISPLACED AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, AS APPROPRIATE. 0 0 370671 ADDRESSING THE PLIGHT OF THE DISPLACED: IRRI RESPONDS TO THE NEEDS OF THE DISPLACED IN AFRICA BY, MONITORING PARTICULAR PROTECTION PROBLEMS IN THE AREAS WHERE WE OPERATE, PROMOTING POLICIES AT THE INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVELS WHICH BETTER PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE DISPLACED AND RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF REFUGEES FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION. WE RESPOND TO THE NEED FOR LEGAL PROTECTION BOTH BY PROVIDING DIRECT ACCOMPANIMENT, FACILITATING REFERRALS AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO LEGAL AID PROVIDERS THROUGH INFORMATION RESOURCES AND EXPERT ADVICE TO ALLOW THEM TO PROVIDE MORE EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE. 48589 UNDERSTANDING AND RESPONDING TO MASS VIOLENCE: IRRI PROMOTES APPROPRIATE RESPONSES TO MASS VIOLENCE THROUGH SUPPORT TO LOCAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, DIRECT ADVOCACY, AND COORDINATION OF CIVIL SOCIETY RESPONSE WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON SUDAN. THE PROGRAM ALSO STUDIES INTERNATIONAL MECHANISMS FOR RESPONDING TO MASS VIOLENCE AND SUGGEST HOW THESE CAN BE ALTERED TO RESPOND MORE EFFECTIVELY TO THE NEEDS OF THOSE AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE. 122812 ENSURING EFFECTIVE ACCESS TO CITIZENSHIP: THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES THE EFFECTIVE RIGHT TO NATIONALITY IN AFRICA BY CONDUCTING RESEARCH TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES OF DENIAL OF CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS AND RELATED TYPES OF EXCLUSION, COORDINATION OF AFRICAN CIVIL SOCIETY ENGAGING ON THESE ISSUES AND ADVOCACY FOR MORE EFFECTIVE REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS. 455095 USE INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO CONFLICT AND DISPLACEMENT IN AFRICA. 455095 997167 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 0 0 1 UG UK 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NY X ACHIENG AKENA 6468671991 1483 YORK AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10021 CHIDI ODINKALU BOARD CHAIR 1.50 X X 0 0 0 SALIMA NAMUSOBYA BOARD VICE-CHAIR 1.50 X X 0 0 0 DISMAS NKUNDA BOARD MEMBER 1.50 X 0 0 0 ACHIENG AKENA EXECTUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM 5/19) 40.00 X 52920 0 0 OLIVIA BUENO E.D., THEN US LIAISON (TRANS. 5/19) 40.00 X 39938 0 0 92858 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 391172 391172 1581 1581 EXCHANGE GAIN 900099 712 712 712 393465 0 0 2293 X 92858 59138 31220 2500 254647 240596 14051 11871 3262 8609 13821 13821 2410 544 1866 16343 16343 300897 286791 14106 77278 73640 3638 29609 21485 8124 5361 3478 1883 13597 10651 2946 230053 207182 22871 96555 90400 6155 50452 50452 327 327 PAYROLL SERVICE FEES 570 570 1196649 997167 196982 2500 149123 106877 235444 173601 357134 1011751 12600 425135 365140 89046 59995 108468 0 1593832 710207 70779 59180 70779 59180 X 764743 342913 758310 308114 1523053 651027 1593832 710207 X -803184 -132075 63233 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 3647571 813887 1348988 903351 391172 7104969 3647571 813887 1348988 903351 391172 7104969 1607730 5497239 5184 2668 1157 1046 1581 11636 100436 145246 70625 25313 712 342332 7458937 0.73700 0.95530 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 418652 364568 54084 6483 572 5911 59995 X 392753 0 392753 712 712 393465 1195937 0 1195937 712 712 1196649 PART X, LINE 2: FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019, IRRI HAS DOCUMENTED ITS CONSIDERATION OF FASB ASC 740-10, INCOME TAXES, THAT PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR REPORTING UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES AND HAS DETERMINED THAT NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXCHANGE GAIN REVENUE RECORDED AS AN EXPENSE ON THE AUDITED 712. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTED AS REVENUE ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 11. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXCHANGE GAIN REVENUE RECORDED AS AN EXPENSE ON THE AUDITED 712. LINE 11. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTED AS REVENUE ON FORM 990, PART VIII, SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 1 14 PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY FOR THE PROTECTION OF DISPLACED PERSONS, THE STATELESS, TO PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS AND PROMOTE ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPOND TO MASS ATROCITY 997167 1 14 0 0 1 14 997167 0 997167 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART III ACCOUNTING METHOD: FORM 990, ITEM B, AMENDED RETURN: THE PREVIOUSLY FILED FORM 990 REPORTED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN ORDER TO MEET THE IRS FILING DEADLINE. THIS RETURN IS BEING AMENDED TO UPDATE THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO AGREE WITH THE FINAL AUDIT REPORT. CHANGES IMPACTED THE FOLLOWING AREAS: - PART I, LINES 8, 11-12, 17-22 - PART III, LINES 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, & 4E - PART IV, LINES 11F & 12A - PART VIII, LINES 1, 11, & 12 - PART IX - PART X - PART XI LINES 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, & 10 - PART XII, LINES 2B, & 2C - SCHEDULE A, PART II - SCHEDULE B - SCHEDULE D, PARTS VI, XI, XII, & XIII - SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3(F) - SCHEDULE O, PART IX, LINE 11G, OTHER FEES FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 WITH RELATED STATE FLING DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION BEFORE TAX FILINGS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE RESPECTIVE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUALLY, EACH INTERESTED PERSON SIGNS A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS IT, AND HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH IT. AN INTERESTED PERSON DISCLOSES ORALLY OR IN WRITING ALL MATERIAL FACTS RELATED TO AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO DIRECTORS AND/OR MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES CONSIDERING A PROPOSED CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION TO WHICH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST RELATES. UNTIL A CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAS BEEN VOTED UPON BY THE BOARD OR A COMMITTEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS POLICY, AN INTERESTED PERSON REFRAINS FROM ANY ACTION THAT MIGHT AFFECT IRRI 'S PARTICIPATION IN ANY CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION AFFECTED BY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER THE INTERESTED PERSON RESPONDS TO ANY QUESTIONS THAT THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAVE REGARDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE INTERESTED PERSON LEAVES THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE POLICY. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY NOT VOTE ON THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION TO WHICH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST RELATES, BUT MAY BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM FOR PURPOSES OF THE VOTE. THE BOARD DETERMINES BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AND, IF SO, WHETHER IRRI SHOULD NONETHELESS ENTER INTO THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION BECAUSE IT IS IN IRRI'S BEST INTEREST. IF APPROPRIATE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR APPOINTS A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO A PROPOSED CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MUST REFLECT: (A) THAT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS DISCLOSED, (B) THE BOARD DECISION REGARDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, INCLUDING A STATEMENT THAT THE INTERESTED PERSON WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THE FINAL DISCUSSION AND VOTE, AND (C) THAT THE INTERESTED PERSON ABSTAINED FROM VOTING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A IN ORDER TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR EMPLOYEES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS COMPARABLE DATA FROM SIMILARLY STRUCTURE ORGANIZATIONS. SALARY LEVELS ARE APPROVED UPON COMPLETION OF THE ANALYSIS OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW TOOK PLACE FEBRUARY 2019. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 59,709. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 14,106. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 73,815. SUB-CONTRACTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 226,869. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 226,869. TRAINERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 213. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 213. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: WRITE OFF OF INTERNATIONAL FIELD OFFICE ACTIVITY. 63,233. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 8: DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019, MANAGEMENT NOTED THAT CERTAIN ACCOUNTS WERE NOT PROPERLY STATED AT DECEMBER 31, 2018. ACCORDINGLY, A RESTATEMENT OF $(132,075) HAS BEEN MADE TO THE BEGINNING BALANCE OF WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTED NET ASSETS AT DECEMBER 31, 2018.