Hias Inc
78% goes to programs $5 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Hias Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Silver Spring, Maryland, registered in 1954, with $140,553,388 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 78% of spending to programs.
1300 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD, 20910 EIN 13-5633307 Since 1954
Revenue (FY2023)
$140.6M
▼ 5.8% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2023)
$151.9M
Net assets
$41.1M
Employees
307
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating78% to programs · $5 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Hias Inc: 78% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -8% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Hias Inc: 3 mo reserves · -8% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Hias Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Hias Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Hias is the global jewish ngo helping the forcibly displaced find safety, welcome & opportunity.
What they do
International program service accomplishments: as a result of their experiences - from uprooting their lives to surviving or witnessing violence - many refugees need urgent services as well as long-term support in order to gain greater stability and rebuild their lives.(continued on schedule o)hias partners closely with domestic and international leadership, like the u.s. department of state and the united nations high commissioner for refugees, as well as refugee agencies and human rights groups. our well-established partnerships enable us to share our expertise, achieve our advocacy objectives, and maximize our impact. legal status is critical for refugees. without legal status, refugees are forced to live on the margins of society, lacking healthcare, education, dignified work, or safe shelter - sometimes for generations. in response to the hundreds of thousands of sudanese refugees who have fled to eastern chad, hias has employed a multifaceted approach centered on risk mitigation, responsive action, and proactive prevention to combat gbv. almost 8,000 people have been reached through encouraging a supportive environment for healing and mhpss services such as counseling and community training on how to recognize and respond to emotional distress. collaborating closely with community stakeholders, hias delivered child protection services and organized awareness campaigns. hias has assisted over 44,656 children directly and indirectly through this work. moreover, hias has successfully trained nearly 8,000 people in chad on techniques for peaceful coexistence and conflict prevention. examples of hias' impact in 2024: hias reached over 1.212 m forcibly displaced people worldwide, including the provision of direct services to over 725,000 individuals. 1 m people were reached indirectly through advocacy and information, education, and communication campaigns.hias' mhpss reached over 250,000 people both directly and indirectly. hias' programs for the prevention of violence against women and girls reached over 286,000 people both directly and indirectly. hias reached over 261,000 people with legal assistance services globally. in 2024, hias provided cash and voucher assistance to meet the basic needs of forcibly displaced people, reaching over 143,000 people globally.- in 2024, hias provided resettlement support resettling 8,274 refugees in the united states. - in chad, hias administered services to over 726,516 people fleeing violence in sudan and other conflict areas. hias staff conducted protection activities addressing violence against women and girls directly reaching over 30,262 people in displaced communities, and an additional 2,580 individuals in host communities.- in israel, hias is one of the leading legal aid providers for displaced persons, where they served over 9,342 displaced persons directly through legal assistance and representation including palestinian and other refugees facing the threat of deportation in the wake of the ongoing conflict and in the context of war. - in kenya, hias served over 3,534 people directly with community-based approaches to both individual and group mhpss support. - in venezuela, hias met the water, sanitation, and hygiene needs of over 67,013 displaced people. - in mexico, hias directly served over 25,378 people through assistance in gaining legal status in mexico; supported over 5,964 with mhpss; and provided over 6,322 with services to prevent gbv and mitigate its impact. - in ecuador, hias supported over 137,154 individuals through its community-based protection programs. hias' economic inclusion programs reached over 21,375 people directly and indirectly through its flagship graduation model approach. over 60,807 individuals were reached through cash and voucher assistance to meet their basic needs. - in peru, hias provided cash and voucher assistance to over 7,196 people to meet their basic needs. an additional 2,484 individuals were supported through other complementary economi
Contact & location
- Address
- 1300 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
- City
- Silver Spring
- State
- Maryland
- Subcategory
- International Human Rights
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $31.2M (FY2013) to $140.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $50.9MNet assets $41.1M
Operating margin
-8.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$92.0M
Total liabilities
$50.9M
Net assets
$41.1M
Salaries & benefits
$55.3M
36% of expenses
Board members
22
22 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $140,553,388▼5.8% | $151,857,237▲12.8% | $41,101,601▼55.1% | $91,979,046▼30.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $149,188,323▲25.6% | $134,582,943▲55.8% | $91,578,293▲3.8% | $131,521,986▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $118,743,935▲55.9% | $86,362,405▲26.6% | $88,243,059▲59.6% | $115,613,843▲33.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $76,167,512▲37.0% | $68,243,110▲18.1% | $55,289,098▲1.5% | $86,773,637▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $55,611,787▲10.7% | $57,790,469▲30.4% | $54,485,228▲10.8% | $85,174,923▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $50,245,135▲3.9% | $44,333,154▼5.2% | $49,157,349▼1.9% | $70,175,662▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $48,368,617▲6.9% | $46,763,131▼8.3% | $50,119,235▲9.2% | $69,932,316▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $45,254,226▲11.6% | $50,981,532▲22.5% | $45,910,121▼7.9% | $67,219,102▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $40,565,891▲1.6% | $41,625,708▲14.2% | $49,827,612▼10.0% | $69,624,075▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $39,923,260▲27.9% | $36,449,447▲17.6% | $55,394,006▼4.4% | $69,305,738▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $31,218,870 | $31,005,114▲4.0% | $57,917,780▲17.4% | $69,615,542▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $29,801,267▲14.2% | $49,351,705▲4.4% | $66,636,833▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $26,102,481▼3.0% | $47,260,323▼9.3% | $61,768,095▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $26,919,049 | $52,102,268 | $62,475,248 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Heinrich | Director | 1 | — |
| Daniel Grossman | Director | 2.5 | — |
| Daniel Tavakoli | Director | 1 | — |
| Dorit Perry | Director | 2 | — |
| Frank Risch | Director | 4 | — |
| Gary Hirschberg | Director | 5 | — |
| Harley Ungar | Director | 2 | — |
| Ilan Rosenberg | Director | 5 | — |
| Jane Ginns | Vice Chair (through 06/23) | 4 | — |
| Jeffrey Blattner | Chair | 15 | — |
| Jennifer Indig | Director | 1 | — |
| Judith Friedman | Director | 6 | — |
| Julie Gersten | Director | 2 | — |
| Julius Genachowski | Director | 1 | — |
| Lara Moninghoff | Chief Financial Officer | 35 | — |
| Leon Rodriguez | Dir., Then Secy.-treas. (beg. 07/23) | 3 | — |
| Marc Silberberg | Dir., Then Vice Chair (beg. 07/23) | 2 | — |
| Mark Hetfield | President & Ceo | 35 | — |
| Melody Mccoy | Director (through 01/23) | 0.25 | — |
| Mitchell Gordon | Director | 3 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| M&r Strategic Svcs Inc | Fundrasing/advertising Consulting | $1,246,195 |
| Flight Centre Travel Group USA Inc | Travel Services | $1,036,578 |
| Flight Ctr (uk) Ltd | Travel Services | $953,275 |
| Clarendon Partners LLC | Erp Consulting | $734,618 |
| Adp Int'l Svcs Bv | Payroll System | $705,440 |
Grants received · $89.4M total
438 grants to Hias Inc totaling $89.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $964,329 |
| Airbnb Org Inc | Temporary housing after natural or civil disasters | 2024 | $500,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | International | 2024 | $140,370 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $102,780 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $58,700 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Human services | 2024 | $52,715 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $52,050 |
| Maryland Legal Services Corp | General support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $45,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $40,544 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $37,900 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $35,250 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $35,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Immigration | 2024 | $30,200 |
Grants made · $119.2M in FY2023
82 grants totaling $119.2M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Hias Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hias Foundation Inc | General operation support | $20,100,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County Inc | Resettlement and placement | $5,166,340 |
| Jewish Family Services of Western New York | Resettlement and placement | $4,290,748 |
| Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services Inc | Resettlement and placement | $4,159,765 |
| Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services Inc | Resettlement and placement | $3,814,283 |
| Jewish Family Services of Western New York | Resettlement and placement | $3,807,650 |
| Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay | Resettlement and placement | $3,609,252 |
| Hias Foundation Inc | Permanently restricted endowments | $3,452,950 |
| Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County Inc | Resettlement and placement | $3,428,946 |
| Jewish Family & Childrens Service | Resettlement and placement | $3,294,360 |
| Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay | Resettlement and placement | $3,187,652 |
| Commonpoint Ny Inc | Resettlement and placement | $3,117,613 |
| Jewish Family Service | Resettlement and placement | $3,055,031 |
| Hias Pennsylvania | Resettlement and placement | $2,846,226 |
| Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts Inc | Resettlement and placement | $2,775,172 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hias Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Hias Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-5633307, based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Hias Inc's EIN?
- Hias Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-5633307.
- How much revenue does Hias Inc report?
- Hias Inc reported $140,553,388 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Hias Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Hias Inc spends about 78% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Hias Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Hias Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Hias Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Hias Inc's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Andrew Heinrich (Director).
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Data for Hias Inc (EIN 13-5633307) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.