Human Rights and Business Award Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Human Rights and Business Award Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $100,300 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $55,600 | 2 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $100,300 | 3 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 2 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Human Rights and Business Award Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Human Rights and Business Award Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Arizona. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Majal | Human Rights and Business Award recipient.Promoting respect for the rights of migrant workers in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. | $25,000 |
| lniciative for Future | Promoting respect for human rights and protection of the environment by improving governance in the energy, mining and transport sectors in Georgia. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher L Avery
- Regan Ralph
- Valeria Scorza
Questions people ask
Does Human Rights and Business Award Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Human Rights and Business Award Foundation give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Human Rights and Business Award Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher L Avery (Chair/Treas), Regan Ralph (Secretary) and Valeria Scorza (Vice Chair).
What does Human Rights and Business Award Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and international.