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HUMANITY IN ACTION INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 133977257 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE R20 · Civil Rights & Advocacy · Small ($100K-$1M) · humanityinaction.org
revenue
$453K
expenses
$961K
net assets
$335K
employees
6
volunteers
20
program ratio
68%
mission · from form 990

HUMANITY IN ACTION, INC. ("HIA OR "THE ORGANIZATION") IS A TRANSNATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT EDUCATES, INSPIRES AND CONNECTS A NETWORK OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS, PLURALISM, LIBERAL DEMOCRACY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. HIA SEEKS TO PROMOTE THESE VALUES THROUGH DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON AND SHAPED BY THE SPECIFIC HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXTS IN WHICH HIA OPERATES.* HIA EDUCATES TO ENCOURAGE CRITICAL EXPLORATION OF LIBERAL DEMOCRACY, PLURALISM AND HUMAN RIGHTS, WITHIN THE SPECIFIC NATIONAL HISTORICAL AND PRESENT CONTEXTS OF ITS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS.* HIA CONNECTS AN EVERGROWING TRANSNATIONAL COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE CONTINUAL LEARNING AND COLLABORATIONS.* HIA INSPIRES ACTION FOR ADVANCING HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY. HIA IS A NONPARTISAN, NOTFORPROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN DELAWARE, GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPRISED OF MEMBERS FROM BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Transnational nonprofit that educates and connects university students and young professionals through fellowship programs focused on human rights, pluralism, and democratic engagement. Programs are hosted in multiple countries and combine historical context with cross-cultural dialogue and action-oriented learning. The organization builds a global network of emerging leaders committed to advancing justice and civic responsibility.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Action Projects
Year-long initiatives developed by fellows addressing issues such as constitutional reform, gender-based violence, reproductive rights, and mental health stigma.
Amsterdam Fellowship
Intensive summer program for university students and young professionals focused on human rights, democracy, and historical memory in the Netherlands.
Berlin Fellowship
Educational program exploring human rights, pluralism, and civic engagement in Germany, with a focus on historical and contemporary challenges to democracy.
Copenhagen Fellowship
Summer fellowship examining democratic values, social justice, and minority rights in Denmark through interdisciplinary study and community engagement.
Sarajevo Fellowship
Program in Bosnia and Herzegovina that develops knowledge and skills for advancing human rights, social justice, and societal bridge-building among young leaders.
Senior Fellow Community
Ongoing engagement network for alumni of Humanity in Action fellowships, supporting continued learning, collaboration, and action.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 1 activity
    • Administers international fellowship programs to train emerging leaders in human rights and democratic values
      Convenes annual, multi-city fellowship programs for university students and young professionals from diverse countries, focused on confronting intolerance, analyzing systems of inequity, and protecting democratic values through experiential learning, cross-cultural dialogue, and historical study. Programs are held in five cities across Europe and the United States, including hybrid and in-person formats followed by online sessions.
  • Israel and Jewish Heritage Educational Travel 1 activity
    • Conducts research and publishes resources on pluralism, human rights, and historical memory
      Produces scholarly and public-facing publications, reports, films, and anthologies on topics including disability and diversity, pre-genocide warnings, transatlantic diplomacy, Holocaust memory, and political imprisonment. Notable outputs include the Jewish Manifesto, "Courage to Care" film, and books such as "Reflections on the Holocaust" and "Two Trees in Jerusalem."
  • Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
    • Funds alumni-led civic action projects and creative works
      Awards seed funding and runs grant competitions to support alumni initiatives, including the production of the documentary film "From Here" and other civic ventures that advance community change.
  • Menstrual Health and Hygiene Equity 1 activity
    • Implements youth and community education programs in specific national contexts
      Runs localized educational initiatives such as the Jongerenteam program for vocational students in the Netherlands and community events like Liberation Day in Amsterdam. Also develops innovative educational materials, including the 'CIKLUS' board game on menstrual health and civic engagement for youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
    • Organizes advocacy campaigns and public events on historical memory and social justice
      Supports advocacy projects that use documentary film, organizing, and public presentations to oppose refugee family detention in the U.S. and confront Nazi-era histories, such as The Her.Tietz Initiative. Organizes traveling exhibitions, book promotions, and forums like the Queer Political Forum to foster dialogue on identity, belonging, and inclusion.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Provides ongoing leadership development and alumni engagement opportunities
      Offers professional and educational support to alumni, including access to the Senior Fellows network, international conferences, study trips, workshops, and internship placements at institutions such as the European Parliament and US Congress. Alumni who complete Action Projects are invited into a global network of over 3,000 individuals active in government, education, journalism, activism, and other fields.
  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Requires fellows to design and implement local Action Projects to advance civil society
      All fellows must develop and carry out community-based civic initiatives known as "Action Projects," which address local challenges such as gender-based violence, constitutional reform, mental health stigma, and cultural preservation, using global perspectives. These projects are supported through mentorship and networking.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Produces educational tools and public programming on genocide prevention and human rights
      Develops and maintains the 10 STAGES app and website, based on Prof. Gregory Stanton’s 10 Stages of Genocide theory, to educate users about historical patterns leading to human rights violations. Hosts expert webinars and a public webinar series linked to this framework to broaden awareness and promote preventive action.
    • Supports media literacy and disinformation resilience initiatives
      Supports the development of "Digital.truth," an initiative that strengthens adult media literacy and builds resilience against online disinformation and conspiracy theories.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$453K
Contributions & grants$425K94%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$14K3%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$961K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$430K
Grants paid out$207K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$365K
Cash$347K
Investments$0
Liabilities$30K
Net assets$335K
Liquid reserves4.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +27.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
AZADEH KHALILI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $107K
TALIA DUBOVI INTERM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $59K
MARCELO NIGRI CFO AND ASSISTANT TREASURE 10 $49K
board members · 20
  • ANDREAS MICHAELIS — DIRECTOR
  • ARMAN AMINI — DIRECTOR
  • BEN COLEMAN-FIRE — DIRECTOR
  • CHARLES WINTRUB — TREASURER
  • EBON BISHOP — DIRECTOR
  • GEORGETTE M LEDGISTER — DIRECTOR
  • GREGORY F LAUFER ESQ — DIRECTOR
  • HEATHER LORD — DIRECTOR
  • HENRY ALT-HAAKER — CO-VICE CHAIR
  • HON TIMOTHY BROAS — DIRECTOR
  • JONATHAN A FORMAN — DIRECTOR
  • KARI KUJA — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL M KUNICHIKA — CO-VICE CHAIR
  • NICOLE HALLETT — DIRECTOR
  • NIELS BAK MRCH — DIRECTOR
  • PAULL M RANDT — DIRECTOR
  • PHILIP UGELOW — SECRETARY
  • RICARDO ZAMARRIPA — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS HUDDLESTON — DIRECTOR
  • WILLIAM M SPENCER — CHAIR
relationships · 28

Who they work with

  • AK online magazine Partner — Democracy Fellow Zain Salam Assaad published articles on post-Assad Syria in the AK online magazine.
  • Amsterdam Government — Hosts one of six international offices in the USA and Europe
  • Anne Frank Foundation Partner — Collaborates on the Jongerenteam program for vocational students.
  • BBC News Partner — Senior Fellow Mariana Karkoutly was interviewed by BBC News on the situation in Syria.
  • Berlin Government — Hosts one of six international offices in the USA and Europe
  • Copenhagen Government — Hosts one of six international offices in the USA and Europe
  • Die Zeit Partner — Democracy Fellow Zain Salam Assaad published articles on post-Assad Syria in the German newsletter Die Zeit.
  • Embassy of the Czech Republic in BiH Funder — Supported the book promotion event for "Perspectives from the Margins" on BiH's relationship with NATO.
  • European Parliament Partner — Provides internship programs for Humanity in Action alumni.
  • Foundation Remembrance, Responsibility and Future (EVZ) Partner — Collaborates with EVZ, as demonstrated by participation in the international conference Ctrl+Alt+remember – digital remembrance today.
  • Helle Porsdam Partner — Partnered on a webinar discussing the U.S. midterm elections and their implications for American politics.
  • Hertie Foundation Partner — Collaborates on confronting the Nazi history of the Hertie Foundation and combating antisemitism through The Her.Tietz Initiative.
  • Humanity in Action Amsterdam Network — One of six national offices organizing fellowship programs.
  • Humanity in Action Berlin Network — One of six national offices organizing fellowship programs.
  • Humanity in Action Copenhagen Network — One of six national offices organizing fellowship programs.
  • Humanity in Action Sarajevo Network — One of six national offices organizing fellowship programs.
  • John Lewis Government — US Representative who endorsed Humanity in Action.
  • Julie Arnfred Bojesen Partner — Collaborated on a webinar about Ukrainian history, society, and culture as Director of the Ukrainian-Danish Youth House and Senior Fellow.
  • London Human Rights Watch Film Festival Network — Sponsored a documentary film project "From Here" by Senior Fellow Christina Antonakos-Wallace that was selected for screening at the London Human Rights Watch Film Festival.
  • Museum Partner — Collaborated on the film "Courage to Care" about the Rescue of Jews in Denmark during the Holocaust.
  • New York Government — Hosts one of six international offices in the USA and Europe
  • Prof. Gregory Stanton Partner — Collaborates on educational programming based on his 10 Stages of Genocide theory.
  • Sarajevo Government — Hosts one of six international offices in the USA and Europe
  • TEDxTUM Partner — Senior Fellow Christiana Bukalo delivered a speech at TEDxTUM on statelessness.
  • US Congress Partner — Provides internship programs for Humanity in Action alumni.
  • Uffe Østergaard Partner — Collaborated on a webinar about the long-term consequences of the war in Ukraine for European politics.
  • Warsaw Government — Hosts one of six international offices in the USA and Europe
  • Wellesley College Partner — Hosted the "Aiming for Freedom" traveling exhibition and abolition installation organized by Senior Fellow K. Melchor Quick Hall.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Cross-Cultural Dialogue to Build Transnational Civic Networks
    methodology: transnational_leadership_network
    By bringing together emerging leaders from diverse national and cultural contexts into sustained dialogue, the organization develops a transnational network committed to human rights and democracy because shared critical reflection across differences fosters mutual understanding, challenges power structures, and inspires collective action.
  • Experiential Action Projects to Cultivate Civic Leadership
    methodology: action-learning
    By requiring fellows to design and implement community-based Action Projects, the organization deepens learning and drives local change because project-based engagement translates dialogue into tangible civic impact and builds sustained leadership capacity.
  • Historical Dialogue for Contemporary Civic Action
    methodology: historical_contemporary_bridging
    By engaging participants with local histories of exclusion and dehumanization, particularly under the Nazi regime, the organization fosters critical understanding that informs present-day action on human rights, democracy, and social justice because confronting historical memory reveals patterns of injustice and cultivates moral responsibility.
  • Networked Alumni Engagement for Sustained Impact
    methodology: networked_alumni_community
    By connecting alumni through tailored networking opportunities and a dedicated platform (HIA Connect), the organization reinforces long-term collaboration and knowledge exchange because sustained community ties amplify individual action and strengthen the collective capacity for democratic engagement.
  • Structured Genocide Education to Prevent Human Rights Violations
    methodology: 10-stages-of-genocide-education
    By teaching the 10 Stages of Genocide through expert webinars and digital tools, the organization equips individuals to recognize and combat patterns of human rights violations because systematic knowledge of escalation dynamics enables early intervention and preventive action.