2014-11-04T12:57:36-06:00 2013-12-31 BDO USA LLP 100 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10017 990 2013-01-01 520851555 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA INC % YOMARA HERNANDEZ AMNE 2128078400 5 PENN PLAZA 16TH FLOOR Suite NEW YORK NY 10001 Yomara Hernandez CPA CFAO 2126334233 2014-11-03 true Paul Hammerschmidt P01384178 2126334233 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z STEVEN W HAWKINS AIUSA 5 PENN PLAZA 16TH FL NEW YORK NY 10001 45275576 false 9240 X WWW.AMNESTYUSA.ORG X 1966 NY TO ACT IN CONCERT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS MOVEMENT, WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF ITS WORK TO PROMOTE ALL PROVISIONS IN THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS. 18 18 152 8800 0 0 35401908 34144311 1601156 351756 1315453 1273593 438586 277625 38757103 36047285 10236087 8046782 0 0 11541928 10181686 2697144 2490525 4754015 15282281 13456349 39757440 34175342 -1000337 1871943 22711280 21681458 7978496 4797169 14732784 16884289 X AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA, INC. IS THE U.S. SECTION OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, A WORLDWIDE MOVEMENT OF PEOPLE WHO CAMPAIGN FOR INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HUMAN RIGHTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ACT IN CONCERT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS MOVEMENT, WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF ITS WORK TO PROMOTE ALL PROVISIONS IN THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS. false false 8935688 46782 49083 ORGANIZING, MEMBERSHIP, AND CAMPAIGNS - CENTERS ITS WORK ON FIVE DYNAMIC HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGNS. THE OBJECTIVES OF THESE FIVE CAMPAIGNS ARE: 1) TO AID PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS AT RISK FOR THEIR STANCE AGAINST INJUSTICE. 2) TO END - AND ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR - TORTURE, ILLEGAL DETENTION, AND OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS COMMITTED IN THE NAME OF COUNTERING TERRORISM. 3) TO END THE HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES THAT ARE A CAUSE AND A CONSEQUENCE OF POVERTY. 4) TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY WORLDWIDE. 5) TO RESPOND AS NEEDED TO URGENT HUMAN RIGHTS CRISES AROUND THE WORLD. AS THE FOUNDATION FOR EFFORTS IN THESE FIVE AREAS, ORGANIZING, MEMBERSHIP, AND CAMPAIGNS EMPHASIZES THE FOLLOWING GOALS: 1) TO INCREASE ACTIVISM AND AWARENESS IN THE UNITED STATES ON HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES. 2) TO ENGAGE MEMBERS AND ACTIVISTS IN THEIR GRASSROOTS EFFORTS TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS. 3) TO RUN PUBLIC CAMPAIGNS ON KEY HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES IN THE UNITED STATES AND GLOBALLY. 8000000 8000000 0 INTERNATIONAL - SUPPORTS RESEARCH INTO HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS WORLDWIDE AND THE COORDINATION OF INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS TO STOP THEM. THE LARGEST COMPONENT OF THIS PROGRAM IS THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT PAID TO THE INTERNATIONAL SECRETARIAT TO FUND ITS RESEARCH AND ACTIONS TO PREVENT AND END GRAVE ABUSES OF THE RIGHTS TO PHYSICAL AND MENTAL INTEGRITY, FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE AND EXPRESSION, AND FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION. ALSO INCLUDED ARE SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS AND PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS FURTHERING THE GOALS OF THE MOVEMENT. 5248157 0 302673 COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS - THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE VOLUNTEER MEMBERSHIP, MEDIA AND GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE ORGANIZATIONS CONCERNS AND ITS WORK. OTHER METHODS OF COMMUNICATION INCLUDE PRESS CONFERENCES, EDITORIAL BOARD MEETINGS, OP-ED PIECES, VIDEO PRODUCTIONS AND PUBLICATION OF COUNTRY REPORTS AND THE ANNUAL REPORT. ADDITIONALLY, TELEVISION AND RADIO STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF AIRTIME FOR PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, WHICH INFORM VIEWERS AND LISTENERS ABOUT THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION IS FINANCED PRINCIPALLY BY CONTRIBUTIONS AND DONATIONS RECEIVED FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM VARIOUS INDIVIDUALS COMPRISING LOCAL GROUPS AND OTHER ACTIVE MEMBERS WHO CONSTITUTE THE MAIN VOLUNTEER WORK FORCE OF THE ORGANIZATION. 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ENDOWMENT ASSETS INCLUDE THOSE ASSETS OF DONOR-RESTRICTED FUNDS THAT THE ORGANIZATION MUST HOLD IN PERPETUITY, AND AS DIRECTED BY THE DONORS. THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE INVESTED IN VEHICLES SUCH AS MONEY MARKET FUNDS, MUTUAL FUNDS, BONDS AND EQUITY SECURITIES, AS WELL AS CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT. PART X, LINE 2: Under ASC 740-10 (formerly Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Interpretation No. 48), "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an organization must recognize the tax benefit associated with tax positions taken for tax return purposes when it is more likely than not that the position will not be sustained. Amnesty International USA, Inc. does not believe there are any material uncertain tax positions and, accordingly, they have not recognized any liability for uncertain tax benefits. The organization has filed Internal Revenue Service Form 990 tax returns, as required, and all other applicable returns in jurisdictions when it is required. For the year ended December 31, 2013, there was no interest or penalties recorded or included in the financial statements. As of December 31, 2013, the years still subject to examination by a taxing authority are 2010 through 2012. Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Grantmaking 8000000 8000000 8000000 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) ANNUAL ASSESSMENT 8000000 WIRE 1 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD South Asia 1 5000 WIRE false false false false false false PART I, LINE 2: ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS: AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT UNITED KINGDOM CORPORATION, WHICH PERFORMS RESEARCH AND OTHER FUNCTIONS IN SUPPORT OF ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE. THE ORGANIZATION IS ONE OF MANY AFFILIATED NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH CONTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED THROUGH AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013, THIS ASSESSMENT WAS $8,000,000. ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS: Sub-committees of the board deliberate before identifying an individual with this lifetime achievement award. The award recognizes the individual's efforts and commitments to human rights. 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PART I, LINE 8: STEVEN HAWKINS - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TERM OF EMPLOYMENT : FOUR YEARS - 9/25/2013 THROUGH 9/24/2017 COMPENSATION: $250,000 PER YEAR SUBJECT TO UPWARD ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON THE SAME CRITERIA THAT AIUSA APPLIES IN ITS DISCRETION TO OTHER EXECUTIVE-LEVEL MANAGERS. BENEFITS: THE SAME BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO OTHER EMPLOYEES OF AIUSA, EXCEPT FOR HIS VACATION ACCRUAL WHICH IS 4 WEEKS PER YEAR. TERMINATION: BOARD WILL INFORM HIM 4 MONTHS BEFORE THE AGREEMENT END DATE IF HIS CONTRACT WILL BE RENEWED. X 111 824032 MARKET QUOTATION false true false FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D: 1) ADVOCACY & RESEARCH - EXPENSES: $5,248,156. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 6 AND 7: THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE MEMBERS PROPOSE RESOLUTIONS AND ACTIONS AT A LOCAL AND REGIONAL LEVEL THAT ARE VOTED ON AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. BOARD DECISIONS ARE NOT VOTED ON BY MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY A NATIONALLY RENOWNED ACCOUNTING FIRM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT. DRAFT FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND THEN PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL, WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO COMMENT OR MAKE INQUIRY BEFORE IT WAS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: IT IS A POLICY OF THE BOARD THAT UPON ELECTION AND ANNUALLY EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD SIGNS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM WHICH REQUIRES THEM TO DISCLOSE AND LIST CONFLICTS, IF ANY. THE FORMS ARE KEPT IN THE BOARD FILES BY THE STAFF MEMBER WHO IS THE BOARD LIAISON, AND REVIEWED BY THE CHAIRMAN. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A: COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY USING COMPARABILITY DATA, REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD. THE CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B: COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY USING COMPARABILITY DATA, REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS OWN WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 6A: GROSS RENTS OF $134,868 REPRESENTS SUBLET RENTAL INCOME FROM DC OFFICE.