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Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
OMB No. 1545-0047
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
2005
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation) Open to Public
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service G The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements. Inspection
A For the 2005 calendar year, or tax year beginning Oct 1 , 2005, and ending Sep 30 , 2006
B Check if applicable: C Name of organization D Employer Identification Number
Please use
Address change IRS label Amnesty International USA, Inc. 52-0851555
or print
Name change or type. Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street addr) Room/suite E Telephone number
See
Initial return specific 5 Penn Plaza 16th Floor (212) 807-8400
instruc- Accounting
Final return tions. City, town or country State ZIP code + 4 F Cash X Accrual
method:
Amended return New York NY 10001 Other (specify)
Application pending ? Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt H and I are not applicable to section 527 organizations.
charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A H (a) Is this a group return for affiliates? Yes X No
(Form 990 or 990-EZ).
H (b) If 'Yes,' enter number of affiliates
G Web site: N/A
H (c) Are all affiliates included? X Yes No
J Organization type (If 'No,' attach a list. See instructions.)
(check only one) X 501(c) 3 H (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527
H (d) Is this a separate return filed by an
K Check here if the organization's gross receipts are normally not more than organization covered by a group ruling? X Yes No
$25,000. The organization need not file a return with the IRS; but if the organization
chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return. Some states require a I Group Exemption Number 9240
complete return. M Check G if the organization is not required
L 56,864,937.
Gross receipts: Add lines 6b, 8b, 9b, and 10b to line 12 to attach Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).
Part I Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (See Instructions)
1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received:
a Direct public support 1a 39,664,152.
b Indirect public support 1b 366,064.
c Government contributions (grants) 1c
d Total (add lines $
1a through 1c) (cash 34,800,055. noncash $ 5,230,161. ) 1d 40,030,216.
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts (from Part VII, line 93) 2 633,503.
3 Membership dues and assessments 3
4 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 4
5 Dividends and interest from securities 5 646,890.
6aGross rents 6a
b
Less: rental expenses 6b
c
Net rental income or (loss) (subtract line 6b from line 6a) 6c
R 7 Other investment income (describe ) 7
E
V (A) Securities (B) Other
8 a Gross amount from sales of assets other
E
N than inventory 15,044,703. 8 a
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E b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 13,703,543. 8 b
c Gain or (loss) (attach schedule) See L-8 Stmt 1,341,160. 8 c
d Net gain or (loss) (combine line 8c, columns (A) and (B)) 8d 1,341,160.
9 Special events and activities (attach schedule). If any amount is from gaming, check here
a Gross revenue (not including $ of contributions
reported on line 1a) 9a
b Less: direct expenses other than fundraising expenses 9b
c Net income or (loss) from special events (subtract line 9b from line 9a) 9c
10 a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances 10 a
b Less: cost of goods sold 10 b
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (attach schedule) (subtract line 10b from line 10a) 10 c
11 Other revenue (from Part VII, line 103) 11 509,625.
12 Total revenue (add lines 1d, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6c, 7, 8d, 9c, 10c, and 11) 12 43,161,394.
E
13 Program services (from line 44, column (B)) 13 33,053,802.
X 14 Management and general (from line 44, column (C)) 14 1,164,128.
P
E 15 Fundraising (from line 44, column (D)) 15 9,360,983.
N
S 16 Payments to affiliates (attach schedule) 16
E
S 17 Total expenses (add lines 16 and 44, column (A)) 17 43,578,913.
A 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (subtract line 17 from line 12) 18 -417,519.
N S 19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 73, column (A)) 19 20,393,828.
E S
T E 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (attach explanation) 20 -676,503.
T
S 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year (combine lines 18, 19, and 20) 21 19,299,806.
BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. TEEA0101 02/03/06 Form 990 (2005)
Form 990 (2005) Amnesty International USA, Inc. 52-0851555 Page 2
Part II Statement of Functional Expenses All organizations must complete column (A). Columns (B), (C), and (D) are
required for section 501(c)(3) and (4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts but optional for others.
Do not include amounts reported on line (B) Program (C) Management
6b, 8b, 9b, 10b, or 16 of Part I. (A) Total services and general (D) Fundraising
22 Grants and allocations (att sch)
(cash $ 11,123,172.
non-cash $ 0. )
If this amount includes
foreign grants, check here 22 11,123,172. 11,123,172.
23 Specific assistance to individuals (att sch) 23
24 Benefits paid to or for members (att sch) 24
25 Compensation of officers, directors, etc 25 1,377,629. 973,933. 267,739. 135,957.
26 Other salaries and wages 26 8,587,440. 6,871,675. 192,358. 1,523,407.
27 Pension plan contributions 27 631,406. 515,729. 34,102. 81,575.
28 Other employee benefits 28 1,599,705. 1,279,266. 60,365. 260,074.
29 Payroll taxes 29 705,841. 541,633. 37,267. 126,941.
30 Professional fundraising fees 30 330,000. 330,000.
31 Accounting fees 31 50,110. 38,008. 1,338. 10,764.
32 Legal fees 32 68,758. 52,153. 1,836. 14,769.
33 Supplies 33 220,945. 173,152. 13,612. 34,181.
34 Telephone 34 659,620. 541,573. 64,843. 53,204.
35 Postage and shipping 35 538,331. 503,833. 15,977. 18,521.
36 Occupancy 36 2,342,642. 1,840,693. 93,440. 408,509.
37 Equipment rental and maintenance 37 269,796. 221,817. 9,833. 38,146.
38 Printing and publications 38 895,478. 763,155. 3,538. 128,785.
39 Travel 39 1,860,778. 1,631,940. 74,780. 154,058.
40 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 40
41 Interest 41
42 Depreciation, depletion, etc (attach schedule) 42 442,839. 309,987. 75,283. 57,569.
43 Other expenses not covered above (itemize):
a Insurance 43 a 91,617. 71,303. 11,493. 8,821.
b Bank Charges 43 b 547,853. 383,885. 92,915. 71,053.
c Advertising,pubs&subsc 43 c 647,184. 590,990. 16,156. 40,038.
d List Exchange&Maintenance 43 d 9,294. 1,674. 0. 7,620.
e DirectProductionCosts 43 e 5,269,950. 92,437. 9,840. 5,167,673.
f JointProductionCost 43 f 3,280,201. 2,994,625. 0. 285,576.
g See Other Expenses Stmt 43 g 2,028,324. 1,537,169. 87,413. 403,742.
44 Total functional expenses. Add lines 22 through
43. (Organizations completing columns (B) - (D),
carry these totals to lines 13 - 15) 44 43,578,913. 33,053,802. 1,164,128. 9,360,983.
Joint Costs. Check X if you are following SOP 98-2.
Are any joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation reported in (B) Program services? X Yes No
If 'Yes,' enter (i) the aggregate amount of these joint costs $ 3,280,201. ; (ii) the amount allocated to Program services
$ 2,994,625. ; (iii) the amount allocated to Management and general $ 0. ; and (iv) the amount allocated
to Fundraising $ 285,576. .
BAA Form 990 (2005)
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Form 990 (2005) Amnesty International USA, Inc. 52-0851555 Page 3
Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Form 990 is available for public inspection and, for some people, serves as the primary or sole source of information about a particular
organization. How the public perceives an organization in such cases may be determined by the information presented on its return. Therefore,
please make sure the return is complete and accurate and fully describes, in Part III, the organization's programs and accomplishments.
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? G SeeAttachedPurposeOfOrganisation Program Service Expenses
(Required for 501(c)(3) and
All organizations must describe their exempt purpose achievements in a clear and concise manner. State the number of (4) organizations and
clients served, publications issued, etc. Discuss achievements that are not measurable. (Section 501(c)(3) and (4) organ- 4947(a)(1) trusts; but
izations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must also enter the amount of grants and allocations to others.) optional for others.)
a International gathering and dissemination of information on human rights for the Amnesty
movement worldwide.Support of research of Amnesty Int'l in London for
Country Campaigns and Actions internationally
$
(Grants and allocations 11,123,172. ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here X 11,371,282.
b Campaigns and Action work associated with specifically
identifying countries and special campaigns and actions to promote human rights
$
(Grants and allocations 0. ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here 6,060,573.
c Membership Program development, training and support of
local campus and country co-ordination groups working
for Amnesty to advance human rights
$
(Grants and allocations 0. ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here 6,703,040.
d Communications & Publications-Dissemination of Information
relating to Human Rights and Amnesty's concerns and activities
to members as well as the general public
(Grants and allocations $ 0. ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here 8,918,907.
e Other program services
(Grants and allocations $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here
f Total of Program Service Expenses (should equal line 44, column (B), Program services) 33,053,802.
BAA Form 990 (2005)
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Form 990 (2005) Amnesty International USA, Inc. 52-0851555 Page 4
Part IV Balance Sheets (See Instructions)
Note: Where required, attached schedules and amounts within the description (A) (B)
column should be for end-of-year amounts only. Beginning of year End of year
45 Cash ' non-interest-bearing 1,193,316. 45 1,288,460.
46 Savings and temporary cash investments 1,969,795. 46 2,359,557.
47 a Accounts receivable 47 a
b Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 47 b 47 c
48 a Pledges receivable 48 a 5,016,250.
b Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 48 b 133,330. 2,779,099. 48 c 4,882,920.
49 Grants receivable 49
A 50 Receivables from officers, directors, trustees, and key
S employees (attach schedule) 50
S
E 51 a Other notes & loans receivable (attach sch) 51 a 750,000.
T
S b Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 51 b 750,000. 51 c 750,000.
52 Inventories for sale or use 288,331. 52 386,728.
53 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 1,409,063. 53 1,000,733.
54 Investments ' securities (attach schedule) L-54 Stmt Cost X FMV 21,139,604. 54 19,953,764.
55 a Investments ' land, buildings, & equipment: basis 55 a
b Less: accumulated depreciation
(attach schedule) 55 b 55 c
56 Investments ' other (attach schedule) 56
57 a Land, buildings, and equipment: basis 57 a 6,559,934.
b Less: accumulated depreciation
(attach schedule) L-57 Stmt 57 b 5,271,150. 1,560,674. 57 c 1,288,784.
58 Other assets (describe G ) 58
59 Total assets (must equal line 74). Add lines 45 through 58 31,089,882. 59 31,910,946.
60 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 3,316,831. 60 4,006,962.
L 61 Grants payable 61
I
A 62 Deferred revenue 62
B
I 63 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees (attach schedule) 63
L
I 64 a Tax-exempt bond liabilities (attach schedule) 64 a
T
I b Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule) 500,000. 64 b 1,400,000.
E
S 65 Other liabilities (describe G See Line 65 Stmt ) 6,879,223. 65 7,204,178.
66 Total liabilities. Add lines 60 through 65 10,696,054. 66 12,611,140.
Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here G X and complete lines 67
N
E through 69 and lines 73 and 74.
T
A 67 Unrestricted 13,851,472. 67 8,761,666.
S
S 68 Temporarily restricted 4,631,189. 68 8,626,973.
E
T 69 Permanently restricted 1,911,167. 69 1,911,167.
S
O Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here G and complete lines
R
70 through 74.
F
U
N 70 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds 70
D
71 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, and equipment fund 71
B
A 72 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 72
L
A
N
C 73 Total net assets or fund balances (add lines 67 through 69 or lines 70 through
E
S
72; column (A) must equal line 19; column (B) must equal line 21) 20,393,828. 73 19,299,806.
74 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances. Add lines 66 and 73 31,089,882. 74 31,910,946.
BAA Form 990 (2005)
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Form 990 (2005)Amnesty International USA, Inc. 52-0851555 Page 5
Part IV-A Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements with Revenue per Return (See
instructions.)
a Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements a 49,878,487.
b Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 12:
1 Net unrealized gains on investments b1 -676,503.
2 Donated services and use of facilities b2 7,393,596.
3 Recoveries of prior year grants b3
4 Other (specify):
b4
Add lines b1 through b4 b 6,717,093.
c Subtract line b from line a c 43,161,394.
d Amounts included on Part I, line 12, but not on line a:
1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b d1
2 Other (specify):
d2
Add lines d1 and d2 d
e Total revenue (Part I, line 12). Add lines c and d e 43,161,394.
Part IV-B Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements with Expenses per Return
a Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements a 50,972,509.
b Amounts included on line a but not on Part I, line 17:
1 Donated services and use of facilities b1 7,393,596.
2 Prior year adjustments reported on Part I, line 20 b2
3 Losses reported on Part I, line 20 b3
4 Other (specify):
b4
Add lines b1 through b4 b 7,393,596.
c Subtract line b from line a c 43,578,913.
d Amounts included on Part I, line 17, but not on line a:
1 Investment expenses not included on Part I, line 6b d1
2 Other (specify):
d2
Add lines d1 and d2 d
e Total expenses (Part I, line 17). Add lines c and d e 43,578,913.
Part V-A Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (List each person who was an officer, director, trustee,
or key employee at any time during the year even if they were not compensated.) (See the instructions.)
(B) Title and average hours (C) Compensation (D) Contributions to (E) Expense
per week devoted (if not paid, employee benefit account and other
(A) Name and address to position enter -0-) plans and deferred allowances
compensation plans
SEE ATTACHED LIST OF NON-COMPENSATED BOARD MEMBERS
c/o AIUSA,NY,NY 10001
Board Members 35 0. 0. 0.
William Schulz
c/o AIUSA,NY,NY 10001
Excutive Director 35 250,122. 36,209. 0.
Curtis Goering
c/o AIUSA,NY,NY 10001
Sen.Dep.Exe.Dir 35 174,217. 12,195. 0.
Karen Schneider
c/o AIUSA,NY,NY 10001
Dep.Exe.Dir-Com 35 130,957. 9,167. 0.
Lachonne Walton
c/o AIUSA,NY,NY10001
Dep.Exe.Dir-HR & Adm 35 103,824. 7,268. 0.
See List of Officers, Etc. Statement
BAA TEEA0105 10/17/05 Form 990 (2005)
Amnesty International USA, Inc.
Form 990 (2005) 52-0851555 Page 6
Part V-A Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (continued) Yes No
75 a Enter the total number of officers, directors, and trustees permitted to vote on organization business as board meetings
b Are any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in Form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated employees
listed in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in Schedule
A, Part II-A or II-B, related to each other through family or business relationships? If 'Yes,' attach a statement that
identifies the individuals and explains the relationship(s) 75 b X
c Do any officers, directors, trustees, or key employees listed in form 990, Part V-A, or highest compensated employees
listed in Schedule A, Part I, or highest compensated professional and other independent contractors listed in Schedule
A, Part II-A or II-B, receive compensation from any other organizations, whether tax exempt or taxable, that are related
to this organization through common supervision or common control? 75 c X
Note. Related organizations include section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations.
If 'Yes,' attach a statement that identifies the individuals, explains the relationship between this organization and the
other organization(s), and describes the compensation arrangements, including amounts paid to each individual by each
related organization
d Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? 75 d X
Part V-B Former Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees That Received Compensation or Other
Benefits (If any former officer, director, trustee, or key employee received compensation or other benefits (described below)
during the year, list that person below and enter the amount of compensation or other benefits in the appropriate column. See
the instructions.)
(B) Loans and (C) Compensation (D) Contributions to (E) Expense
Advances employee benefit account and other
(A) Name and address plans and deferred allowances
compensation plans
Part VI Other Information (See the instructions.) Yes No
76 Did the organization engage in any activity not previously reported to the IRS? If 'Yes,'
attach a detailed description of each activity 76 X
77 Were any changes made in the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS? 77 X
If 'Yes,' attach a conformed copy of the changes.
78 a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year covered by this return? 78 a X
b If 'Yes,' has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year? 78 b
79 Was there a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or substantial contraction during the
year? If 'Yes,' attach a statement 79 X
80 a Is the organization related (other than by association with a statewide or nationwide organization) through common
membership, governing bodies, trustees, officers, etc, to any other exempt or nonexempt organization? 80 a X
b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the organization G AIUSA Foundation Inc.
and check whether it is X exempt or nonexempt.
81 a Enter direct and indirect political expenditures. (See line 81 instructions.) 81 a 0.
b Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? 81 b X
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Part VI Other Information (continued) Yes No
82 a Did the organization receive donated services or the use of materials, equipment, or facilities at no charge or at
substantially less than fair rental value? 82 a X
b If 'Yes,' you may indicate the value of these items here. Do not include this amount as
revenue in Part I or as an expense in Part II. (See instructions in Part III.) 82 b 7,393,596.
83 a Did the organization comply with the public inspection requirements for returns and exemption applications? 83 a X
b Did the organization comply with the disclosure requirements relating to quid pro quo contributions? 83 b X
84 a Did the organization solicit any contributions or gifts that were not tax deductible? 84 a X
b If 'Yes,' did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were
not tax deductible? 84 b
85 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations. a Were substantially all dues nondeductible by members? 85 a
b Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 85 b
If 'Yes' was answered to either 85a or 85b, do not complete 85c through 85h below unless the organization received a
waiver for proxy tax owed for the prior year.
c Dues, assessments, and similar amounts from members 85 c
d Section 162(e) lobbying and political expenditures 85 d
e Aggregate nondeductible amount of section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices 85 e
f Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (line 85d less 85e) 85 f
g Does the organization elect to pay the section 6033(e) tax on the amount on line 85f? 85 g
h If section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices were sent, does the organization agree to add the amount on line 85f to its reasonable estimate of
dues allocable to nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures for the following tax year? 85 h
86 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on
line 12 86 a
b Gross receipts, included on line 12, for public use of club facilities 86 b
87 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter: a Gross income from members or shareholders 87 a
b Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources
against amounts due or received from them.) 87 b
88 At any time during the year, did the organization own a 50% or greater interest in a taxable corporation or partnership,
or an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3?
If 'Yes,' complete Part IX 88 X
89 a 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter: Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 G 0. ; section 4912 G 0. ; section 4955 G 0.
b 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction
during the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year? If 'Yes,' attach a statement
explaining each transaction 89 b X
c Enter: Amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the
year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 0.
d Enter: Amount of tax on line 89c, above, reimbursed by the organization 0.
90 a List the states with which a copy of this return is filed G See Attached List
b Number of employees employed in the pay period that includes March 12, 2005 (See instructions.) 90 b 160
91 a The books are in care of G Gordon Singh-Director Of Finance Telephone number G (212) 633-4239
Located at G AIUSA,5 PENN Plaza,14th Floor,New York NY ZIP + 4 G 10001
Yes No
b At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a
financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? 91 b
If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and
Financial Statements
c At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside of the United States? 91 c
If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country
92 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041 ' Check here
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year 92
BAA Form 990 (2005)
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Amnesty International USA, Inc.
Form 990 (2005) 52-0851555 Page 8
Part VII Analysis of Income-Producing Activities (See the instructions.)
Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (E)
Note: Enter gross amounts unless (A) (B) (C) (D) Related or exempt
otherwise indicated. Business code Amount Exclusion code Amount function income
93 Program service revenue:
a Literature & Merc.Sales 520,042.
b Conference Fees 113,461.
c
d
e
f Medicare/Medicaid payments
g Fees & contracts from government agencies
94 Membership dues and assessments
95 Interest on savings & temporary cash invmnts
96 Dividends & interest from securities 14 646,890.
97 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
a debt-financed property
b not debt-financed property
98 Net rental income or (loss) from pers prop
99 Other investment income
100 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets
other than inventory 18 1,341,160.
101 Net income or (loss) from special events
102 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
103 Other revenue: a
b ListRental 161,561.
c Misc 01 348,064.
d
e
104 Subtotal (add columns (B), (D), and (E)) 2,336,114. 795,064.
105 Total (add line 104, columns (B), (D), and (E)) 3,131,178.
Note: Line 105 plus line 1d, Part I, should equal the amount on line 12, Part I.
Part VIII Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes (See the instructions.)
Line No. Explain how each activity for which income is reported in column (E) of Part VII contributed importantly to the accomplishment
F of the organization's exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes).
93a To disseminate information to the members and general public
93b To train students and other human rights activists
103a To raise the conscience of the public by recognizing those who worked
tirelessly for the cause of human rights.
Part IX Information Regarding Taxable Subsidiaries and Disregarded Entities (See the instructions.) N/A
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
Name, address, and EIN of corporation, Percentage of Nature of activities Total End-of-year
partnership, or disregarded entity ownership interest income assets
%
%
%
%
Part X Information Regarding Transfers Associated with Personal Benefit Contracts (See the instructions.)
a Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? Yes X No
b Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? Yes X No
Note: If 'Yes' to (b), file Form 8870 and Form 4720 (see instructions).
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is
true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
Please G
Sign Signature of officer Date
Here G Gordon Singh-Director Of Finance
Type or print name and title.
Date Preparer's SSN or PTIN (See
Check if General Instruction W)
Paid Preparer's
Pre-
signature G self-
employed G
parer's Firm's name (or AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
yours if self-
Use
Only
employed),
address, and G 5 PENN PLZ FL 16 EIN G
ZIP + 4 NEW YORK NY 10001 Phone no. G
BAA TEEA0108 10/18/05 Form 990 (2005)
OMB No. 1545-0047
Organization Exempt Under
SCHEDULE A Section 501(c)(3)
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
(Except Private Foundation) and Section 501(e), 501(f), 501(k),
501(n), or 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Supplementary Information ' (See separate instructions.)
2005
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service G MUST be completed by the above organizations and attached to their Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Name of the organization Employer identification number
Amnesty International USA, Inc. 52-0851555
Part I Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees
(See instructions. List each one. If there are none, enter 'None.')
(a) Name and address of each (b) Title and average (c) Compensation (d) Contributions (e) Expense
employee paid more hours per week to employee benefit account and other
than $50,000 devoted to position plans and deferred allowances
compensation
Alex Maria Alexandra
c/oAIUSA Director-Govt. Relations 35 109,499. 7,665. 0.
Vivianne Potter
c/oAIUSA Director-DirRes 35 108,428. 7,590. 0.
Joshua Rubenstein
c/oAIUSA Director-NERO 35 107,858. 7,550. 0.
Lesley Ann Edinboro
c/oAIUSA Director - Info. Technology 35 106,848. 7,479. 0.
Louis Lore
c/oAIUSA Director-GiftPlanning 35 98,385. 6,887. 0.
Total number of other employees paid
over $50,000 71
Part II ' A Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Professional Services
(See instructions. List each one (whether individuals or firms). If there are none, enter 'None.')
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
OMP Inc.
1726 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036 Fundraising Consultant 264,289.
Community Counselling Services Co., LLC
P.O. Box 27462, New York, NY 10087-7462 Capital Campaign Consultant 260,595.
Donor Digital Inc.
182 2nd Street, San Francisco, CA 94005 Fundraising Consultant 187,350.
IDC Inc.
2500 Paseo Verde P'kway, Henderson, NV 89074 Telemarketing Fundraiser 170,348.
Kintera Inc.
905 Scranton Road, San Diego, CA 92121 Internet Consultant 74,320.
Total number of others receiving over
$50,000 for professional services None
Part II ' B Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Other Services
(List each contractor who performed services other than professional services, whether individuals or firms. If there are none,
enter 'None.' See instructions.)
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
None
Total number of other contractors receiving
over $50,000 for other services None
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Part III Statements About Activities (See instructions.) Yes No
1 During the year, has the organization attempted to influence national, state, or local legislation, including any attempt
to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum? If 'Yes,' enter the total expenses paid
or incurred in connection with the lobbying activities $ 202,688.
(Must equal amounts on line 38, Part VI-A, or line i of Part VI-B.) 1 X
Organizations that made an election under section 501(h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A. Other
organizations checking 'Yes' must complete Part VI-B AND attach a statement giving a detailed description of the
lobbying activities.
2 During the year, has the organization, either directly or indirectly, engaged in any of the following acts with any
substantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or with any
taxable organization with which any such person is affiliated as an officer, director, trustee, majority owner, or principal
beneficiary? (If the answer to any question is 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement explaining the transactions.)
a Sale, exchange, or leasing of property? 2a X
b Lending of money or other extension of credit? 2b X
c Furnishing of goods, services, or facilities? 2c X
See Part V, Form 990
d Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of expenses if more than $1,000)? 2d X
e Transfer of any part of its income or assets? 2e X
3 a Do you make grants for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc? (If 'Yes,' attach an
explanation of how you determine that recipients qualify to receive payments.) 3a X
b Do you have a section 403(b) annuity plan for your employees? 3b X
c During the year, did the organization receive a contribution of qualified real property interest under section 170(h)? 3c X
4 a Did you maintain any separate account for participating donors where donors have the right to provide advice
on the use or distribution of funds? 4a X
b Do you provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? 4b X
Part IV Reason for Non-Private Foundation Status (See instructions.)
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (Please check only ONE applicable box.)
5 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
6 A school. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Also complete Part V.)
7 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
8 A Federal, state, or local government or governmental unit. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
9 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city,
and state G
10 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv).
(Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A.)
11 a X An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public.
Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A.)
11 b A community trust. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A.)
12 An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33-1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts
from activities related to its charitable, etc, functions ' subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33-1/3% of its support
from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the
organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A.)
13 An organization that is not controlled by any disqualified persons (other than foundation managers) and supports organizations
described in: (1) lines 5 through 12 above; or (2) section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6), if they meet the test of section 509(a)(2). Check the
box that describes the type of supporting organization: G Type 1 Type 2 Type 3
Provide the following information about the supported organizations. (See instructions.)
(a) Name(s) of supported organization(s) (b) Line number
from above
14 An organization organized and operated to test for public safety. Section 509(a)(4). (See instructions.)
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Part IV-A Support Schedule (Complete only if you checked a box on line 10, 11, or 12.) Use cash method of accounting.
Note: You may use the worksheet in the instructions for converting from the accrual to the cash method of accounting.
Calendar year (or fiscal year (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
beginning in) 2004 2003 2002 2001 Total
15 Gifts, grants, and contributions
received. (Do not include
unusual grants. See line 28.) 32,323,275. 30,491,426. 62,814,701.
16 Membership fees received
17 Gross receipts from admissions,
merchandise sold or services performed,
or furnishing of facilities in any activity
that is related to the organization's
charitable, etc, purpose 440,065. 368,181. 808,246.
18 Gross income from interest, dividends,
amounts received from payments on
securities loans (section 512(a)(5)),
rents, royalties, and unrelated business
taxable income (less section 511 taxes)
from businesses acquired by the organ-
ization after June 30, 1975 599,392. 891,368. 1,490,760.
19 Net income from unrelated business
activities not included in line 18
20 Tax revenues levied for the
organization's benefit and
either paid to it or expended
on its behalf
21 The