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New York NY | IRS ruling year: 1995 | EIN: 13-3791391
Organization Mission
Founded in 1990 as Doctors of the World-USA, HealthRight International mobilizes the health sector to promote and protect these and other basic human rights and civi ... (More)
Founded in 1990 as Doctors of the World-USA, HealthRight International mobilizes the health sector to promote and protect these and other basic human rights and civil liberties for all people, in the United States and abroad. In collaboration with a network of affiliates around the world and in partnership with local communities, we work where health is diminished or endangered by violations of human rights and civil liberties. We provide essential care and services while training community residents to carry on the mission of health at the conclusion of our efforts. We combine these services with appropriate advocacy to ensure maximum impact. To achieve our goals, we mobilize health care professionals as volunteers, bringing their expertise and idealism to those who need it most. (Less)
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This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 85% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 5% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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| Date Published | Form 990 FYE | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
| Rating Version: 2.1 | |||
| 10/1/2021 | 2019 | 91.59 | |
| 2/1/2021 | 2018 | 88.77 |  |
| 6/1/2020 | 2018 | 86.64 | |
This organization received multiple star ratings within this fiscal year, due to an update to its Accountability and Transparency data and/or the receipt of an amended Form 990. | |||
| 6/1/2019 | 2017 | 89.00 | |
| 6/1/2018 | 2016 | 88.24 | |
| 5/1/2018 | 2016 | 87.90 | |
| 12/22/2017 | 2015 | 87.62 | |
| 6/1/2017 | 2015 | 77.83 |  |
| 6/1/2016 | 2014 | 86.39 | |
| Rating Version: 2.0 | |||
| 8/1/2015 | 2013 | 80.93 | |
| 8/1/2014 | 2012 | 81.47 | |
| 12/20/2013 | 2012 | 80.10 | |
| 6/1/2013 | 2011 | 83.50 | |
| 3/1/2013 | 2011 | 81.98 | |
| 4/1/2012 | 2010 | 87.28 | |
| 9/20/2011 | 2009 | 84.64 | |
| Rating Version: 1.0 | |||
| 5/1/2011 | 2009 | 77.48 | |
| 6/1/2010 | 2008 | 93.79 | |
| 4/1/2009 | 2007 | 92.65 | |
| 3/1/2008 | 2006 | 94.23 | |
| 3/1/2007 | 2005 | 83.01 | |
| 4/1/2006 | 2004 | 73.19 | |
| 1/5/2005 | 2003 | 74.32 | |
| 11/1/2003 | 2002 | 73.72 | |
| 2/5/2003 | 2001 | 71.83 | |
Score
Most Recent Fiscal Year:
FY 2021
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
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No CreditMajority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members8 out of 8 points Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members8 out of 8 points
Industry professionals strongly recommend an independent governing body to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters. We check to see if at least 50% of board members are indentified as independent on their tax form.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Board Size - 24 independent members7 out of 7 points Independent Board Size - 24 independent members7 out of 7 points
Industry professionals strongly recommend an independent governing body to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters. For most organizations, we check to see if the organization has at least three board members. For large, donor-funded organizations, we check to see if the organization has at least five independent board members
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Yes15 out of 15 points Independent Audit or Financial Review - Yes15 out of 15 points
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
| $2 million or higher and 40% or higher donor support | Expected to complete an audit and have an audit oversight committee |
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Material Diversion of Assets - None10 out of 10 points Material Diversion of Assets - None10 out of 10 points
A diversion of assets — any unauthorized conversion or use of the organization's assets other than for the organization's authorized purposes, including but not limited to embezzlement or theft — also can seriously call into question a charity's financial integrity. We review the charity's most recent IRS Form 990 to see if the charity has reported any diversion of assets.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditWebsite Listed on Tax Form - Listed2 out of 2 points Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed2 out of 2 points
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the IRS Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the IRS Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points Whistleblower Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the IRS Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed4 out of 4 points Document Retention and Destruction - Listed4 out of 4 points
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the IRS Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes2 out of 2 points Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes2 out of 2 points
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the IRS Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditTax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed4 out of 4 points Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed4 out of 4 points
For almost all charities, we check the charity's IRS Form 990 to see if it discloses that the Form 990 is available on the charity's website. As with the audited financial statement, donors need easy access to this financial report to help determine if the organization is managing its financial resources well.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditLiabilities to Assets: Ratio - 18.52%15 out of 15 points Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 18.52%15 out of 15 points
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent IRS Form 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization's solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense: Ratio - 87.97%25 out of 25 points Program Expense: Ratio - 87.97%25 out of 25 points
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three IRS Forms 990). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
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Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (HealthRight International) or EIN (133791391) in the 'Search Term' field.
Not Currently Scored
HealthRight International cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditConstituent Feedback - Data Available100/100 points Constituent Feedback - Data Available100/100 points
100% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. The methodology leveraged for Constituent Feedback is based on The Core Principles of Constituent Feedback, which describes listening and responding well to feedback. Charity Navigator participates in a consortium with other feedback experts and leading nonprofit infrastructure platforms to drive Constituent Feedback's advancement, promotion, and data collection.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
The people we serve are diverse in all aspects, except that they are marginalized by the health systems that are meant to serve them. Due to religion, sex, sexuality, immigration status, or even geographic location - these communities are often the last to receive health services, if ever. We offer not just temporary relief, but build up the very health systems that support them, so that they can enjoy their right to health now and in the future.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Paper surveys, Case management notes, Community meetings or town halls
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our funders, Our community partners
How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship with them or shifted power - over decisions, resources, rules or in other ways - to them?
Enhanced trust, long-term sustained partnership
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
Halfway house - increased security; connected w/ police, added cameras, enhanced protocols Kenya - increased opportunities to support livelihood/essential services need
Equity Practices - No Data AvailableUnscored Equity Practices - No Data AvailableUnscored
This organization has not provided information regarding the Equity Practices it is presently implementing. As such, the organization has not earned a score on this metric. This assessment demonstrates the importance of implementing practices that contribute positively to an organization's overall culture, both internally and with respect to community engagement. Furthermore, equity centered frameworks and similar approaches have drawn much attention from donors, experts, and sector leaders who underscore its value to the nonprofit's overall health and capacity for mission success. Currently, the Equity Strategies Checklist assessment consists of practices and policies that promote racial equity in their operations and programs (per the Equity Strategies checklist administered by Candid). As we refine our DEI assessment, Charity Navigator partners with DEI consultants and field experts to broaden and deepen this work.
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This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditMission 10/10 points Mission 10/10 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
Note: The organization did not respond to this question.
Vision 10/10 points Vision 10/10 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
The gap in health outcomes between marginalized populations and the general population is eliminated
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals 20/20 points Goals 20/20 points
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Establish a complete program portfolio in all countries by 2023
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: Grow existing programs in all countries, expanding communities and geography reach, supported by new grants
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Leadership Development 15/15 points Leadership Development 15/15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Describe an investment in leadership
We are currently piloting a system to promote the involvement of field staff in program development. Often those on the ground have great ideas for how to improve local systems or otherwise assist the communities they know. Until recently, there was no clear system for these folks to present their ideas to the organizational leadership and many of these innovations were not realized. Our new system outlines a clear path and encourages staff at all levels to contribute their ideas for programs and projects. This allows those with initiative and ingenuity to take a leadership role in the organization and has the potential to provide an accelerated path to leadership for those with the necessary drive to do so.
Mobilizing for Mission 15/15 points Mobilizing for Mission 15/15 points
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
This organization mobilizes for mission in the following ways:
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
What are this organization’s external mobilizaton efforts?
HealthRight core approach is to systematically link health systems with community structures and community members to ensure sustainable impact. This means most of our programmatic work happens in collaboration with local partners and governments to ensure the longevity and sustainability of our work. Moreover, through our staff of researchers and ties to various universities, we regularly present at academic conferences on the impacts and lessons gained from our projects.
Adaptability Story 30/30 points Adaptability Story 30/30 points
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
The common theme in adapting to the pandemic was continuing to provide as many services as possible while protecting our clients and staff. In Ukraine, we have been operating mobile teams to support survivors of gender-based violence since 2015, including in the conflict-affected eastern regions where mobile teams may be the only social service available to vulnerable women and girls. Each mobile team consists of three professionals – psychologists and social workers – who identify, screen and provide psychological first aid and counseling to GBV survivors. They also collaborate with government service centers, and provide comprehensive case management including social support and referrals for additional legal, health or rehabilitation services. The teams even work with the clients’ partners and perpetrators of violence (with their consent) to find long-term solutions to the problems. In 2019, our mobile teams identified and assisted 19,466 survivors of violence. Since the stay-at-home measures began in Ukraine, the requests for remote assistance – via telephone or Skype – have increased more than threefold. The teams transitioned seamlessly to this new system, continuing to provide essential services to their clients throughout the pandemic. When conducting necessary home visits, for example for emergency support, the teams use all available safety measures. Similarly in Uganda, our teams of psychosocial counselors who provide services to refugees who have suffered trauma, began using telephone sessions to stay in contact with their clients when the government implemented a travel ban. Our Human Rights Clinic in New York created systems to allow their volunteer clinicians to consult with survivors of violence who are seeking immigration relief in the U.S. to continue providing these services while maintaining confidentiality. FYI, our annual report is best viewed online at https://healthright.org/annual-report-2020/
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Accountability & Finance
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Leadership & Adaptability
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