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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: December 2023 Expires: December 2025

Humanity & Inclusion

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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8757 Georgia Avenue, Suite 420
Silver Spring, MD, 20910

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Humanity & Inclusion meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to work with people with disabilities and people living in situations of vulnerability, including poverty, exclusion, conflict, and disaster."

Year, State Incorporated:
2006, DC

Also Known As:
Handicap International

Humanity and Inclusion (HI) works to bring about positive change in the living conditions of people with disabilities, and those living in disabling situations in post-conflict or low-income countries. The organization works with local partners to prevent and address the consequences of disabling accidents and diseases; clear landmines and prevent mine-related accidents through education; protect civilians from the use of weapons that wound and kill people during and after conflict; respond to natural and civil disasters to limit injuries and assist survivors with physical rehabilitation, as well as social and economic reintegration; and advocate for the universal recognition of the rights of people with disabilities through national planning and policy.

For the year ended December 31, 2021, Humanity & Inclusion's program expenses were:

Armed violence reduction: $6,521,956

Health and prevention: $1,348,285

Emergency response: $9,582,895

Disability rights and inclusion: $8,812,436

Rehabilitation: $6,774,053

Total Program Expenses: $33,039,625

Chief Executive
Jeffrey Meer, Executive Director

Compensation*
$173,396

Chair of the Board
Nancy A. Kelley

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Co-founder, Health Volunteers Overseas

Board Size
6

Paid Staff Size
16

*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio, Special events

Fundraising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $34,406,190, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Humanity & Inclusion's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Source of Funds
In-kind contributions $2,398,132
Foundation and corporate grants and contracts $1,844,462
Contributions $460,071
Interest and other revenue $7,101
Government grants and contracts $29,703,525
Total Income $34,413,291

Programs: 96% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 2%

Total Income $34,413,291
Total expenses: $34,399,623
  Program expenses $33,039,625
  Fundraising expenses $746,222
  Administrative expenses $613,776
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $13,668
Beginning Net Assets $893,521
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $907,189
Total Liabilities $15,020,143
Total Assets $15,927,332

Note: According to HI's 2021 audited financial statements, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $2,398,132 in the form of donated air time for public service announcements ($2,296,961), advertisement services ($82,402), legal services ($16,576), and other donations ($2,193).

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance