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Human Rights Foundation

Human Rights Foundation

New York City, New Yorkhrf.org

Overview

A nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. HRF's activities include advocacy, hosting the Oslo Freedom Forum, and providing grants to activists and technology projects. It runs specific funding initiatives like the Bitcoin Development Fund, which provides grants to projects enhancing the privacy, security, and decentralization of Bitcoin for use in repressive environments. According to 2023 data, the foundation had total assets of $58.3 million and distributed $10 million in grants.

Portfolio Companies

7

Website

hrf.org

Investments

Human Rights Foundation investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Maple Privacy Labs Inc.May 2026GrantCo-investor
Maple Privacy Labs Inc.Nov 2025GrantCo-investor
BitSaccoApr 2025GrantLead
Damus Nostr Inc.Mar 2024GrantCo-investor
Damus Nostr Inc.Jul 2023GrantCo-investor

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HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Year FoundedN/A

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