http://act.rootsaction.org/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=9860

Human Rights Watch

… For the financial year ending June 2008, HRW reported receiving approximately US$44 million in public donations.^[14] In 2009, Human Rights Watch stated that they receive almost 75% of their financial support from North America, 25% from Western Europe and less than 1% from the rest of the world.^[15]

According to a 2008 financial assessment, HRW reports that it does not accept any direct or indirect funding from governments and is financed through contributions from private individuals and foundations.^[16]

Notably, billionaire financier and philanthropist George Soros announced in 2010 his intention to donate US$100 million to HRW over a period of ten years. He said, „Human Rights Watch is one of the most effective organizations I support. Human rights underpin our greatest aspirations: they’re at the heart of open societies.“^[17][18] The donation increases Human Rights Watch’s operating budget from $48 million to $80 million. The donation was the largest in the organization’s history.^[19]

Charity Navigator gave Human Rights Watch a four-star rating overall, but only a three-star rating in their financial rating.^[20] The Better Business Bureau said Human Rights Watch meets its standards for charity accountability. …

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_Rights_Watch

 Background:
Nobel Peace Laureates to HRW: Close Your Revolving Door to U.S. Government
Keane Bhatt: The Hypocrisy of Human Rights Watch
Chase Madar: Hawks for Humanity
More Than 100 Latin America Experts Question HRW’s Venezuela Report