2013-09-17T14:42:57-05:00 2012-12-31 BDO USA LLP 100 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10017 990 2012-01-01 520851555 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL USA INC % CHERYL BARTH CFO & CAO AMNE 2128078400 5 PENN PLAZA 16TH FLOOR Suite NEW YORK NY 10001 Cheryl Barth 2128858000 2013-09-16 true Paul Hammerschmidt 2128858000 2012 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z ROBERT GOODFELLOW AIUSA 5 PENN PLAZA 16TH FL NEW YORK NY 10001 48945486 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 18 184 8780 0 13620759 35401908 438301 1601156 159846 1315453 89716 438586 14308622 38757103 2015973 10236087 0 0 3202542 11541928 597707 2697144 6124016 4439416 15282281 10255638 39757440 4052984 -1000337 22725473 22711280 6710903 7978496 16014570 14732784 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 5459305 1518690 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. THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE THE ACCOUNTS OF VARIOUS INDEPENDENT LOCAL VOLUNTEER GROUPS FOR WHICH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE. 10971456 36087 82466 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. 10200000 10200000 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. 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POLICIES FOR ENDOWMENT ASSETS THAT ATTEMPT TO PROVIDE A STREAM OF RETURNS THAT WOULD BE UTILIZED TO FUND VARIOUS PROGRAMS WHILE SEEKING TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS. 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, 2012, there was no interest or penalties recorded or included in the financial statements. As of December 31, 2012, the years still subject to examination by a taxing authority are 2009 through 2011. true Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Grantmaking 10210000 10210000 10210000 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES OF AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL LTD. 10200000 WIRE 1 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 10000 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, 2012, THIS ASSESSMENT WAS $10,200,000. ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS: Sub-committees of the board deliberate before identifying an individual with this lifetime achievement award. The award recognize the individual's efforts and commitments to human rights. 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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 THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AS WELL AS THE TREASURER VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL, WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THEM TO COMMENT OR MAKE INQUIRY BEFORE IT WAS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. A COPY OF FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 2013. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: IT IS A POLICY OF THE BOARD THAT 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.