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Financials

Open Briefing exists because of the support of our community of foundation and  individual supporters.

How we are funded

Open Briefing is both a mission-driven nonprofit and a social impact consultancy. 

80% of our budget comes from grants and donations. Our funders include the Waverley Street Foundation, Luminate, Packard Foundation, Oak Foundation, Mott Foundation, Equation Campaign, Waterloo Foundation, Christensen Fund, and Bernina Initiative. We hugely appreciate the generosity of our donor community – their grants and donations are critical to helping us protect defenders across the globe. 

20% of our budget comes from providing mission-related consultancy and advisory services to nonprofits and foundations at risk. Any surplus generated by our consultancy and advisory services is reinvested back into our mission to build resistance and resilience among the people and communities challenging unaccountable power.

Our income and expenditure in 2025

The impact of your support

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we were able to respond to 776 calls for assistance across 68 countries in 2025. Thank you!

Our work in 2025

Tax-efficient giving

Open Briefing meets the 501(c)(3) public-support requirements. US grantmakers can request and access our equivalency determination certificate in the NGOsource repository. Charitable foundations in the United Kingdom are able to support our work under guidance issued by the Charity Commission in 2017.

We are an affiliate fund of the Chapel & York Foundation in the United States and United Kingdom in order to facilitate tax-efficient giving for donors in those countries.

Based in the United States?

Gifts can be made to the Open Briefing fund at the Chapel & York US Foundation, Inc. Give online today.

Based in the United Kingdom?

Gifts can be made to the Open Briefing fund at Chapel & York UK Foundation. Give online today.

Based elsewhere or want to make a direct gift?

You can make a gift directly to Open Briefing on our donation page. Donate now

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

I’m a UK donor. Can I make a tax-effective gift via wire transfer, cheque, or stocks?

You can make gifts via wire transfer or give gifts of stock. Please visit this webpage, select your preferred method of payment, and select Open Briefing as the fundholder to make your donation. Note, Chapel & York does not currently accept cheques to the UK foundation. 

I’m a US donor. Can I make a tax-deductible gift via wire transfer, cheque, or stocks?

Yes, you can. Please visit this webpage, select your preferred method of payment, and select Open Briefing as the fundholder to make your donation.

Do you accept bequests and legacy gifts?

Yes, we do. A gift in your will can have a lasting impact – helping protect defenders and strengthen movements for years to come.

Please contact [email protected] to discuss with our development team.

Who can I speak to about making a grant from a trust or foundation? 

We welcome support from trusts and foundations across the globe. 

We work with foundations in a number of ways. Please contact our development team at [email protected] to discuss how you can partner with Open Briefing. 

Our charitable nature

  • Our articles of association include a non-profit clause and an asset lock, and there are no shareholders.
  • NGOsource has certified us as equivalent to a US public charity.
  • We meet the 501(c)(3) public-support requirements in the United States.
  • Our work meets the public benefit requirement set out by the UK Charity Commission.
  • Our mission aligns with the ‘advancement of human rights’ charitable purpose set out in the UK Charities Act 2011.
  • The Social Enterprise World Forum has certified us as a genuine People + Planet First social enterprise.
  • Social Enterprise UK has certified us as a social enterprise.
  • CIVICUS has recognised us as a legitimate and trusted civil society actor.

Accounts

Our accounts are audited and available online at Companies House. Our financial year runs from 1 June to 31 May.

“Open Briefing’s holistic approach to security has enabled Goldman Environmental Prize winners to continue their work. They go far beyond what is expected to provide excellent support. Open Briefing is a trusted partner that we depend on to support our most at-risk activists, organisations and partners.”

Goldman Environmental Foundation