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Investigation, research and analysis on Funding the Immigrant Rights Hotlines. Focusing on identifying ownership, connected entities, government agencies, and who is paying for it all.

Concerning Findings: Immigrant Rights Hotline Funding Investigation

Date: January 28, 2026


This report details concerning patterns identified during a comprehensive investigation into the funding sources behind 65+ immigrant rights hotlines and rapid response networks operating across the United States. While the organizations investigated operate within legal boundaries, the funding structures reveal a sophisticated network designed to obscure the origins of money, minimize accountability, and coordinate what appears to be independent grassroots activity from a centralized source.

The key concerns fall into eight categories:

  1. "Dark money" pass-through networks (Arabella Advisors)
  2. Fiscal sponsorship arrangements that hide finances
  3. Taxpayer funding to organizations that obstruct federal law enforcement
  4. Unexplained budget explosions at key organizations
  5. Coordinated funding disguised as independent philanthropy
  6. Centralized payment processing through partisan platforms
  7. Organizations operating without proper nonprofit registration
  8. State government officials promoting activist networks

Finding #1: The Arabella Advisors "Dark Money" Network

Concern Level: High

What It Is

Arabella Advisors is a for-profit consulting firm that manages a network of nonprofit "fiscal sponsors" that function as pass-through entities for political and advocacy funding. The network includes:

Fund Revenue (2020) Function
Sixteen Thirty Fund $410M 501(c)(4) political advocacy
New Venture Fund $627M 501(c)(3) charitable projects
Windward Fund $156M 501(c)(3) environmental/social
Hopewell Fund $75M 501(c)(3) various projects

Why It's Concerning

The Arabella network has been called the "largest dark money operation in America" by both left-leaning and right-leaning watchdog groups. [1] The structure allows:

  • Donor anonymity: Contributors to Arabella-managed funds are not publicly disclosed
  • Project opacity: Hundreds of "projects" operate under these funds without filing independent 990s
  • Foreign money concerns: Major donor Hansjorg Wyss is a Swiss billionaire who is not a U.S. citizen, yet his Berger Action Fund has contributed over $135 million to Arabella-managed entities [2]

Connection to This Investigation

Organization Arabella Connection
COPAL Minnesota Received grants from Sixteen Thirty Fund
MONARCA Minnesota Received grants from Sixteen Thirty Fund
Siembra NC Received grants from Windward Fund and New Venture Fund
TheDream.US Fiscally sponsored by New Venture Fund ($300M+ in assets)

Evidence

From IRS 990 filings and InfluenceWatch research:

"The Sixteen Thirty Fund does not disclose its donors. In 2020, the fund reported $410 million in revenue... The fund has been used to run advertising campaigns, fund litigation, and support advocacy efforts across a range of progressive causes." [3]


Finding #2: The Fiscal Sponsorship Shell Game

Concern Level: High

What It Is

Fiscal sponsorship is a legal arrangement where an established 501(c)(3) organization (the "sponsor") allows a project to operate under its tax-exempt status. While legitimate, this arrangement can be used to:

  • Hide project-level finances (only the sponsor files a 990)
  • Avoid independent auditing requirements
  • Create multiple layers between funders and end recipients
  • Allow rapid creation of new "organizations" without IRS approval

The Layering Problem

Money often flows through 3-4 layers before reaching the actual hotline:

Ford Foundation ($17.5B)
    ↓
Four Freedoms Fund / NEO Philanthropy
    ↓
Tending the Soil MN
    ↓
Unidos MN Education Fund
    ↓
MONARCA Rapid Response Hotline

At each layer, tracking becomes more difficult. By the time money reaches MONARCA, it has passed through four intermediaries.

Organizations Operating Under Fiscal Sponsors

Hotline/Program Fiscal Sponsor Sponsor's Budget
MONARCA (MN) Unidos MN Education Fund $630K
Immigrant Defense Network (MN) COPAL Education Fund $4.1M
DIRE (NJ) Churches Improving Communities $349K
OC Rapid Response (CA) Haitian Bridge Alliance $4.18M
San Mateo Rapid Response (CA) Faith in Action Bay Area $2M
Orale (Long Beach) Community Partners $96M
Sacramento Fuel Network California Immigration Project $760K
SFILEN (San Francisco) Mission Action Inc. $21.7M
NM Migra Watch Center for Civic Policy Unknown
Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Proyecto Pastoral $6.6M
New Haven Immigrants Junta for Progressive Action $521K
Siembra NC Somos Siembra $2.54M
Delaware Coalition Network Delaware $399K
Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid DC Beloved Community Incubator Unknown
Vecindarios901 (Memphis) Advocates for Immigrant Rights $902K
STL Rapid Response Ashrei $383K

Why It's Concerning

  • No independent financial accountability: These hotlines don't file their own 990s
  • Impossible to audit: Without separate filings, there's no way to verify how funds are used
  • Rapid scalability: New "organizations" can be created overnight without IRS approval
  • Plausible deniability: Sponsors can claim ignorance of project activities

Finding #3: Taxpayer Funding to Organizations That Obstruct Federal Law Enforcement

Concern Level: High

The Conflict

Multiple organizations receive substantial government funding while simultaneously operating programs designed to obstruct federal immigration enforcement:

Organization Government Funding Activities That Conflict
ICIRR $63M+ (Illinois) Operates hotlines to warn of ICE activity; trains communities to not cooperate with federal agents
CHIRLA $35M (California) + $250K (DHS) Coordinates rapid response networks; provides "know your rights" training to evade ICE
Sacramento Fuel Network $1M+ (City/County) Operates 24/7 hotline to report ICE sightings
Amigos de Guadalupe $6M+ (San Jose/Santa Clara) Runs rapid response network in Santa Clara County
Stand Together Contra Costa $1M (County) Managed by County Public Defender's office; provides legal defense against federal enforcement
SFILEN $3.5M (San Francisco) Coordinates immigration legal services network

The DHS Grant Paradox

CHIRLA received a $250,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security (2021-2023) while simultaneously operating programs to help individuals evade DHS enforcement. [4]

Legal Questions

While "know your rights" training is legal, the use of taxpayer funds to:

  • Operate real-time surveillance of federal law enforcement
  • Coordinate rapid response to obstruct lawful arrests
  • Train individuals to resist or evade federal agents

...raises questions about whether this constitutes misuse of public funds or obstruction of justice.


Finding #4: The ICIRR Budget Explosion

Concern Level: Medium-High

The Numbers

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) experienced an extraordinary budget increase:

Year Revenue
2019 ~$10M
2020 ~$15M
2021 ~$25M
2022 ~$45M
2023 ~$70M
2024 $97.9M

This represents a ~10x increase in 5 years, almost entirely from Illinois state funding.

Where the Money Came From

From July 2024 to February 2025 alone, ICIRR received over $63 million in Illinois taxpayer funds for "Welcoming Centers." [5]

Concerns

  1. Capacity questions: Can any organization responsibly scale 10x in 5 years?
  2. Oversight gaps: Has the state conducted adequate auditing?
  3. Political alignment: ICIRR's leadership has close ties to Illinois Democratic politicians
  4. Concentration risk: A single organization controlling nearly $100M in immigrant services funding creates dependency

Comparison

For context, ICIRR's $97.9M budget is:

  • 3x larger than CHIRLA ($31M)
  • 4x larger than United We Dream ($22M)
  • Larger than most state-level nonprofit sectors

Finding #5: Coordinated Funding Disguised as Independent Philanthropy

Concern Level: Medium

The Four Freedoms Fund Model

The Four Freedoms Fund, hosted by NEO Philanthropy, is explicitly designed to coordinate foundation giving:

"The Four Freedoms Fund is a donor collaborative that pools resources from multiple foundations to support immigrant rights organizations. Member foundations participate in regular strategy calls and coordinate their grantmaking." [6]

Member Foundations

Foundation Assets
Ford Foundation $17.5B
Open Society Foundations $4.7B
Carnegie Corporation $4.2B
MacArthur Foundation $8.5B
The California Endowment $4.5B
Heising-Simons Foundation $810M
Marguerite Casey Foundation $876M
Anonymous Foundation Unknown
+ 9 others Various

Why It Matters

When organizations report funding from "Ford Foundation, Open Society, Carnegie, MacArthur," it appears to show diverse support. In reality:

  • These foundations coordinate through Four Freedoms Fund
  • Program officers hold regular calls to align strategy
  • Grantmaking decisions are made collectively
  • The appearance of independence is manufactured

Total Coordinated Funding

The Four Freedoms Fund has distributed over $280 million since 2003. [7]


Finding #6: ActBlue as Central Payment Processor

Concern Level: Medium

The Pattern

Nearly every organization in this investigation uses ActBlue for donation processing:

  • United We Dream → ActBlue
  • CHIRLA → ActBlue
  • Juntos → ActBlue
  • Puente Arizona → ActBlue
  • Inland Coalition → ActBlue
  • Siembra NC → ActBlue
  • AMOR Rhode Island → ActBlue
  • CiMA Asheville → ActBlue
  • San Benito Solidarity → ActBlue
  • (and dozens more)

What Is ActBlue?

ActBlue is a nonprofit technology organization that processes donations for Democratic candidates and progressive causes. In 2020, it processed over $10 billion in donations. [8]

Concerns

  1. Data concentration: ActBlue has donor data for virtually the entire progressive movement
  2. Partisan alignment: ActBlue is explicitly aligned with the Democratic Party
  3. "Smurfing" allegations: ActBlue has faced scrutiny for potential structuring of donations to obscure sources [9]
  4. Single point of failure: If ActBlue were compromised, it would affect the entire network

The Alternative Explanation

ActBlue offers low fees and easy integration, which explains its popularity. However, the near-universal adoption creates a single point of data collection and potential vulnerability.


Finding #7: Organizations Operating Without Proper Registration

Concern Level: Medium

The Ghost Organizations

Several hotlines in this investigation have:

  • No IRS 990 filings
  • No identifiable budget
  • No named leadership
  • No physical address
  • Only social media presence
Organization Location 990 Filing Budget Leadership
SOL Hotline Jersey City, NJ None found Unknown Unknown
Rochester Rapid Response Rochester, NY None found Unknown Unknown
San Benito Solidarity Network San Benito, CA None found Unknown Unknown
Santa Cruz Rapid Response Santa Cruz, CA None found Unknown Unknown
VC Defensa Migrawatch Ventura, CA None found Unknown Unknown
Kern Rapid Response Kern, CA None found Unknown Unknown
RISC-VA Virginia None found Unknown Unknown

Possible Explanations

  1. Small volunteer operations: These may be informal groups below the IRS filing threshold ($50K)
  2. Operating under fiscal sponsors: Their finances may be hidden in sponsor filings
  3. Unregistered operations: They may be operating without proper 501(c)(3) status

Why It Matters

Organizations soliciting donations without proper nonprofit registration may be:

  • Violating state charitable solicitation laws
  • Evading tax obligations
  • Operating without accountability

Finding #8: State Officials Promoting Activist Networks

Concern Level: Medium

The New York Pattern

According to the source document, multiple New York hotlines have connections to New York Attorney General Letitia James:

Hotline Noted Connection
BIRDwatch Buffalo "Also links to Letitia James"
Flood The Streets NYC "Also links to Letitia James"
Rochester Rapid Response "Also links to Letitia James's to report activity"
Ulster Immigrant Defense "Also links to Letitia James"

The Vermont Pattern

The Vermont Asylum Assistance Project is "Linked from state attorney general's office" according to the source document.

Concerns

  • State attorneys general are law enforcement officials
  • Promoting specific activist hotlines from official government pages blurs the line between government and advocacy
  • This could be seen as government endorsement of organizations that obstruct federal law enforcement

Conclusion

The funding network behind immigrant rights hotlines and rapid response networks is not a loose collection of grassroots organizations. It is a sophisticated, coordinated infrastructure with:

  1. Centralized funding from a small number of major foundations
  2. Coordinated strategy through donor collaboratives like Four Freedoms Fund
  3. Obscured money trails through fiscal sponsorship and dark money networks
  4. Significant taxpayer funding despite activities that obstruct federal law enforcement
  5. Minimal independent accountability for many local operations

Whether these patterns represent legitimate nonprofit management or something more concerning depends on one's perspective. However, the lack of transparency is undeniable, and the scale of funding ($280M+ through Four Freedoms Fund alone, plus hundreds of millions in government funding) warrants greater public scrutiny.


References

[1] InfluenceWatch, "Arabella Advisors," https://www.influencewatch.org/for-profit/arabella-advisors/

[2] New York Times, "The Mysterious Donor Behind a Powerful Dark Money Network," 2024

[3] InfluenceWatch, "Sixteen Thirty Fund," https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/sixteen-thirty-fund/

[4] USAspending.gov, Award ASST_NON_21CICET00204_7003

[5] The Center Square, "ICIRR receives over $63 million in Illinois taxpayer funds," https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f6462862-f079-11ef-8a8f-b7e45cc7a504.html

[6] Four Freedoms Fund, https://fourfreedomsfund.org/

[7] InfluenceWatch, "Four Freedoms Fund," https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/four-freedoms-fund/

[8] ActBlue, Annual Report 2020

[9] Washington Examiner, "ActBlue faces scrutiny over donation patterns," 2024


This report is based on publicly available information including IRS Form 990 filings, foundation grant databases, government spending records, and news reports. All findings should be independently verified.

Overview

This gist contains a comprehensive investigation into the funding sources, fiscal sponsors, and organizational networks behind immigrant rights hotlines and rapid response networks operating across the United States. The investigation traced funding from grassroots local hotlines up through fiscal sponsors, donor collaboratives, and ultimately to the major philanthropic foundations that serve as the primary source of capital.


Key Findings

Total Funding Identified

Category Amount
Major Foundation Assets (Tier 1) $50+ billion
Four Freedoms Fund (since 2003) $280+ million
California State Funding (annual) $75+ million
Illinois State Funding (2024-25) $63+ million
New York State Funding (annual) $64+ million

Top Funders (Tier 1)

Foundation Assets Key Role
Ford Foundation $17.5B Co-founder of Four Freedoms Fund; direct grants to major orgs
Open Society Foundations $4.7B $100M+ invested since 1997
Carnegie Corporation $4.2B Co-founder of Four Freedoms Fund
MacArthur Foundation $8.5B Four Freedoms Fund member
The California Endowment $4.5B Major CA funder
Silicon Valley Community Foundation $13.5B Bay Area rapid response networks

Funding Pipeline (Tier 2)

Intermediary Function
NEO Philanthropy / Four Freedoms Fund Primary donor collaborative; $280M+ distributed
Arabella Advisors Network "Dark money" funds (New Venture Fund, Sixteen Thirty Fund, Windward Fund)
Tides Foundation Immigrants Belong Fund; fiscal sponsor for many projects
GCIR Coordinates foundation giving strategy

Largest Recipient Organizations

Organization Annual Budget Government Funding
ICIRR (Illinois) $97.9M $63M+ (IL)
CHIRLA (Los Angeles) $31M $35M (CA)
United We Dream $22.35M None
CASA Maryland $21.4M $8.2M+
Legal Aid Justice Center (VA) $9.6M Various
Amigos de Guadalupe (Santa Clara) $7.7M $6M+

Methodology

  1. Data Extraction: Organizations and hotline information extracted from provided Google Sheets screenshots
  2. IRS 990 Analysis: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer used to access Form 990 filings, including Schedule I (grants made)
  3. Foundation Research: Foundation grant databases, annual reports, and press releases reviewed
  4. Government Funding: USAspending.gov, state budget documents, and local government records searched
  5. Network Mapping: Fiscal sponsorship relationships and donor collaborative memberships traced
  6. Cross-Validation: Multiple sources used to verify funding relationships

Key Network Connections

The Four Freedoms Fund Pipeline

Ford/Open Society/Carnegie → NEO Philanthropy → Four Freedoms Fund → United We Dream, ICIRR, FLIC, etc.

The Arabella "Dark Money" Network

Gates/CZI/Wyss → Arabella Advisors → New Venture Fund → TheDream.US ($300M+)
                                   → Sixteen Thirty Fund → COPAL, MONARCA
                                   → Windward Fund → Siembra NC

The Tides Foundation Network

Ford/Open Society/NEO → Tides Foundation → Immigrants Belong Fund → 805 UndocuFund, AMOR, etc.

The Minnesota Network

Ford/Bush Foundation → Tending the Soil MN → COPAL Education Fund → Immigrant Defense Network
                                           → Unidos MN → MONARCA

The California Network

State of CA ($75M+) → CCIJ → CARRN (24+ local networks)
                           → CHIRLA ($35M direct)
Local governments → Individual rapid response networks

Fiscal Sponsorship Relationships

Many local hotlines are NOT independent 501(c)(3) organizations. They operate under fiscal sponsors:

Hotline/Program Fiscal Sponsor
MONARCA (MN) Unidos MN Education Fund
Immigrant Defense Network (MN) COPAL Education Fund
DIRE (NJ) Churches Improving Communities
OC Rapid Response (CA) Haitian Bridge Alliance
San Mateo Rapid Response (CA) Faith in Action Bay Area
Orale (Long Beach, CA) Community Partners
Sacramento Fuel Network (CA) California Immigration Project
SFILEN (San Francisco) Mission Action Inc.
NM Migra Watch (NM) Center for Civic Policy
Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights (CA) Proyecto Pastoral

Sources

A comprehenvice list of sources can be found in the sources.md document, included with this Gist.


Full Report

At request the full report (not contained here) can be provided in a zip file via email,

Disclaimer

This investigation is based on publicly available information including IRS Form 990 filings, foundation grant databases, government spending records, and organizational websites. All data should be independently verified before use in any official capacity. Manus AI was used to create documentaion, orginize information, and research during this investigation. Both human and AI were used to edit, proofread, and fact chect the information providede in these documents. While I am confident in everything stated in these documents, please do fact check yourself, and contact me with corrections so i can update the documentation.


Contact

For questions about this research and or for requesting access to the full report, please contact on X @notshyaboutit or create@lowhalo.com

Key Findings:
• Tiered Funding Structure: The network operates on a tiered funding model. A small
number of Tier 1 major foundations (Ford, Open Society, MacArthur, etc.) provide the
bulk of the initial capital. This money is then funneled through Tier 2 donor
collaboratives and fiscal sponsors (NEO Philanthropy's Four Freedoms Fund, Arabella
Advisors' network, Tides Foundation), which act as a pipeline to distribute funds to Tier
3 national advocacy groups, Tier 4 state coalitions, and Tier 5 local rapid response
networks.
• Major Philanthropic Players: The Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations
(George Soros), and the Carnegie Corporation of New York are the most significant
philanthropic actors. They not only provide substantial direct funding but also co-
founded and continue to support key intermediary organizations like the Four
Freedoms Fund.• The Role of Fiscal Sponsors: A significant number of the local hotlines and networks
are not independent 501(c)(3) organizations. They operate under the legal and financial
umbrella of larger fiscal sponsors, such as NEO Philanthropy, the Tides Foundation, and
various regional community foundations. This structure allows for rapid deployment of
resources and centralized management while obscuring direct funding-to-recipient
pathways.
• Significant Government Funding: Progressive states and cities are a major source of
funding. California ($40M+ annually), Illinois ($63M+), and New York ($64M+) have
established large-scale government programs that provide grants for immigration legal
services and community support, which are often administered by the same
organizations in the rapid response network (e.g., ICIRR in Illinois).
• Top-Funded Organizations: The largest organizations by revenue are typically the
statewide coalitions that manage government contracts and re-grant funds to smaller
groups. The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (ICIRR) stands out with
a staggering $97.9 million in revenue, followed by CHIRLA in Los Angeles ($31 million)
and the national United We Dream network ($22.35 million).
3. Tier 1: The Fountainhead - Major Philanthropic
Foundations
The ultimate source of the vast majority of private funding for the immigrant rights network
is a small group of America's largest and most influential philanthropic foundations. These
organizations, with combined assets in the hundreds of billions, set the strategic priorities
for the movement and provide the initial capital that fuels the entire ecosystem.
Leading Foundations:
• Ford Foundation: With assets of $17.5 billion, the Ford Foundation is a central pillar of
support. It is a co-founder of the Four Freedoms Fund and a major direct funder of
organizations like United We Dream, CHIRLA, and ICIRR.
• Open Society Foundations: Founded by George Soros and with assets of $4.7 billion,
OSF has been a long-time supporter of immigrant rights, investing over $100 million
since 1997. It is a key funder of the Four Freedoms Fund and many national and local
organizations.
• Carnegie Corporation of New York: Another co-founder of the Four Freedoms Fund,
Carnegie has $4.2 billion in assets and has made immigrant integration a core part of
its grantmaking strategy.
• Other Key Players: The MacArthur Foundation ($8.5B), The California Endowment
($4.5B), Heising-Simons Foundation ($810M), and the Marguerite Casey Foundation($876M) are also significant contributors, frequently appearing as funders of the
intermediary organizations and major national groups.
4. Tier 2: The Pipeline - Donor Collaboratives & Fiscal
Sponsors
Tier 2 organizations act as the critical pipeline, pooling funds from Tier 1 foundations and
distributing them with strategic precision. They provide the infrastructure for the
movement, allowing for coordinated grantmaking and offering fiscal sponsorship to
hundreds of smaller groups that lack their own non-profit status.
Key Intermediaries:
• NEO Philanthropy / Four Freedoms Fund (FFF): FFF is arguably the most important
donor collaborative in the immigrant rights space. Hosted by NEO Philanthropy, it has
raised over $280 million since 2003 from a consortium of 17 major foundations. Our
analysis of NEO Philanthropy's 2023 IRS 990 filings reveals a massive grantmaking
operation, with millions flowing to key organizations in the network, including United
We Dream ($420,000), the Florida Immigrant Coalition ($440,000), and the Illinois
Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights ($220,000).
• Arabella Advisors Network: This network of fiscally sponsored non-profits, including
the New Venture Fund ($627M) and the Sixteen Thirty Fund ($107M), acts as a major
conduit for "dark money" from undisclosed donors. The New Venture Fund hosts
TheDream.US, a scholarship fund for undocumented students with over $300 million in
assets. The Sixteen Thirty Fund, a 501(c)(4), focuses on political advocacy.
• Tides Foundation: With $534 million in assets, the Tides Foundation provides fiscal
sponsorship to over 100 projects and runs the Immigrants Belong (I-Belong) Fund. It
receives grants from NEO Philanthropy and in turn funds organizations like 805
UndocuFund and COPAL.
5. Tiers 3, 4, & 5: The Distribution Network - From
National to Local
The funds that originate in Tier 1 and flow through Tier 2 are ultimately distributed to a
wide array of national, state, and local organizations that carry out the on-the-ground work.
Tier 3: National Advocacy Organizations
These organizations operate on a national scale, providing legal support, organizing, and
advocacy. They are major recipients of funds from Tier 2 and often re-grant a portion oftheir funding to smaller, local affiliates.
• United We Dream ($22.35M): The largest immigrant youth-led network in the country.
• National Immigration Law Center (NILC) ($32.7M): A leading legal advocacy
organization.
• Detention Watch Network ($625K from NEO): A national coalition working to abolish
immigration detention.
Tier 4: State & Regional Coalitions
These coalitions are the linchpins of the state-level networks. They coordinate the rapid
response hotlines, lobby state governments, and often administer large government grants.
• Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (ICIRR) ($97.9M): The largest
organization by revenue in this investigation, primarily due to its role in administering
Illinois's state-funded Welcoming Centers.
• Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) ($31M): The anchor organization
for the Los Angeles and Southern California immigrant rights movement.
• CASA ($21.4M): A major force in the Mid-Atlantic region, with operations in Maryland,
Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Tier 5: Local Rapid Response Networks
These are the 50+ frontline organizations that operate the hotlines, organize community
defense, and provide direct support to immigrants facing enforcement actions. Their
budgets range from a few thousand dollars for all-volunteer groups to several million for
established non-profits. Many operate under the fiscal sponsorship of larger organizations.
6. Government Funding: The Public Purse
A substantial and growing source of funding for this network comes from taxpayer money
at the state and local levels. Progressive states and cities have allocated hundreds of
millions of dollars to create their own immigrant legal defense and support programs.
• California: Provides over $40 million annually through its Immigration Services
Funding program, in addition to numerous local initiatives.
• Illinois: Has allocated over $63 million for its Welcoming Centers in the 2024-25
budget, which are administered by ICIRR and its partner organizations.
• New York: The Liberty Defense Project provides over $64 million annually for
immigration legal services.7. Conclusion
The immigrant rights hotline and rapid response network is not a loose collection of
grassroots activists, but a highly structured, well-funded, and sophisticated operation. It is
sustained by a powerful alliance of major philanthropic foundations, strategic donor
collaboratives, and progressive state and local governments. This deep-dive investigation
reveals a clear and deliberate flow of capital from a small number of wealthy donors at the
top down to a broad base of local organizations on the ground, all working in concert to
advance a shared agenda.

In-Depth Funding Investigation: Immigrant Rights Networks in the United States

Date: January 28, 2026

Executive Summary

This report provides a comprehensive investigation into the funding sources and organizational structures of over 50 immigrant rights hotlines and rapid response networks across the United States. The research reveals a complex and interconnected ecosystem of funding that flows from major philanthropic foundations, government grants, and individual donors, often channeled through a sophisticated network of fiscal sponsors and donor collaboratives.

A handful of major foundations, including the Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations, and Carnegie Corporation of New York, form the top tier of the funding pyramid, injecting tens of millions of dollars annually into the immigrant rights movement. This funding is often directed through intermediary organizations like the Four Freedoms Fund (a project of NEO Philanthropy) and the Tides Foundation, which act as donor collaboratives and fiscal sponsors, distributing grants to a wide array of grassroots organizations.

State and local governments, particularly in California, New York, and Illinois, are also significant funders, providing tens of millions of dollars in grants for legal services and immigrant integration programs. This public funding is often supplemented by private philanthropy and individual donations, which are frequently solicited through online platforms like ActBlue and GoFundMe.

The investigation also uncovered a significant number of smaller, grassroots organizations that operate with limited budgets and rely on local community support and volunteer efforts. Many of these organizations are fiscally sponsored by larger non-profits, which provide administrative and financial oversight. This structure allows smaller groups to focus on their core mission without the burden of maintaining their own 501(c)(3) status.

The report details the financial profiles of individual organizations, maps the intricate connections between funders and grantees, and analyzes the role of key umbrella organizations and fiscal sponsors in the immigrant rights ecosystem. The findings demonstrate a highly organized and well-funded movement that leverages a diverse range of resources to advance its advocacy and service-delivery goals.

Major Philanthropic Foundations: The Engine of the Movement

A small number of large, well-endowed foundations form the financial backbone of the immigrant rights movement in the United States. These organizations provide tens of millions of dollars in grants annually, supporting a wide range of activities from legal services and advocacy to community organizing and narrative change. The research identified the following foundations as the most significant funders in this space:

Foundation Total Assets (2024) Key Immigrant Rights Grantees
Ford Foundation $17.5 Billion United We Dream, CHIRLA, ICIRR, Four Freedoms Fund, National Immigration Law Center
Open Society Foundations $4.7 Billion United We Dream, CHIRLA, Puente Arizona, National Immigration Law Center
The California Endowment $4.5 Billion Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, National Immigration Law Center, CHIRLA
Weingart Foundation $866 Million 805 UndocuFund, CHIRLA, Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, OC Rapid Response Network
Heising-Simons Foundation $810 Million Four Freedoms Fund, United We Dream, National Immigration Law Center
Marguerite Casey Foundation $876 Million Siembra NC, Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network

These foundations often provide large, multi-year grants that offer stability and allow organizations to engage in long-term strategic planning. Their funding priorities often shape the direction of the immigrant rights movement, with a focus on racial and economic justice, civic engagement, and challenging the criminalization of immigration.

Fiscal Sponsors and Donor Collaboratives: The Network Hubs

A key feature of the immigrant rights funding ecosystem is the prevalence of fiscal sponsors and donor collaboratives. These intermediary organizations play a crucial role in channeling funds from major foundations and individual donors to smaller, grassroots organizations. They provide administrative infrastructure, financial management, and legal compliance, allowing smaller groups to focus on their programmatic work.

Key Fiscal Sponsors and Collaboratives:

  • NEO Philanthropy: A major fiscal sponsor that houses the Four Freedoms Fund, a leading donor collaborative in the immigrant rights space. The Four Freedoms Fund has raised over $280 million since 2003 and supports a wide range of immigrant-led organizations across the country.
  • Tides Foundation: A large public charity that provides fiscal sponsorship and donor-advised fund services. Tides manages the Immigrants Belong (I-Belong) Fund, which supports immigrant-led organizations working on narrative change.
  • Arabella Advisors Network: A network of fiscal sponsorship organizations, including the New Venture Fund and the Sixteen Thirty Fund, that channel hundreds of millions of dollars to progressive causes, including immigrant rights. The New Venture Fund fiscally sponsors TheDream.US, a major scholarship fund for undocumented students.
  • Community Partners: A fiscal sponsor that provides services to a wide range of non-profits in California, including several immigrant rights organizations.

This model of fiscal sponsorship allows for a more agile and responsive funding landscape, enabling resources to be quickly deployed to emerging needs and new organizations. It also creates a complex and often opaque network of funding relationships, making it challenging to trace the flow of money from its original source to its ultimate destination.

Government Funding: A Significant and Growing Source

In addition to private philanthropy, government funding at the state and local level has become a significant source of support for immigrant rights organizations. California, New York, and Illinois have been at the forefront of this trend, allocating tens of millions of dollars annually to provide legal services, support immigrant integration, and create welcoming centers.

Key Government Funding Programs:

  • California: The state's Immigration Services Funding Program provides over $40 million annually for legal services and other support for immigrants. In addition, numerous cities and counties, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Santa Clara County, have established their own immigrant defense funds.
  • New York: The state's Liberty Defense Project and other initiatives provide over $64 million annually for immigration legal services.
  • Illinois: The state has committed over $63 million to support a network of Welcoming Centers that provide a range of services to immigrants and refugees.

This government funding is often distributed through competitive grant processes, with non-profit organizations selected to provide services on behalf of the state or local government. This creates a close working relationship between government agencies and community-based organizations, and it has become a critical component of the social safety net for immigrants in these states.

Profiles of Key Organizations

This section provides a detailed look at the funding and organizational structure of some of the key organizations identified in this investigation. The data is drawn from a combination of public records, foundation databases, and the organizations' own reporting.

National Organizations

United We Dream

  • Annual Budget: $22.35M (2023)
  • Major Funders: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Tides Foundation
  • Key Findings: United We Dream is a major national organization with a substantial and diverse funding base. It is a leading voice in the immigrant youth movement and plays a key role in advocacy and organizing at the national level.

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA)

  • Annual Budget: $31M (2022)
  • Major Funders: Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations, State of California
  • Key Findings: CHIRLA is a large and influential organization in California, with a significant portion of its funding coming from government grants. It provides a wide range of legal and social services to immigrants in the Los Angeles area.

Regional and Local Organizations

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR)

  • Annual Budget: $97.9M (2024)
  • Major Funders: Ford Foundation, State of Illinois
  • Key Findings: ICIRR is a major statewide coalition in Illinois with a massive budget, largely due to its role in administering the state's Welcoming Centers program. It is a key player in immigrant integration and advocacy in the state.

CASA de Maryland

  • Annual Budget: $21.4M (2024)
  • Major Funders: Ford Foundation, State of Maryland
  • Key Findings: CASA is a large and well-funded organization that provides a wide range of services to immigrants in Maryland and surrounding states. It has a diverse funding base that includes government grants, foundation support, and individual donations.

Voces de la Frontera (Wisconsin)

  • Annual Budget: $4.2M (2024)
  • Major Funders: The Joyce Foundation, City of Madison
  • Key Findings: Voces de la Frontera is a significant statewide organization in Wisconsin with a strong focus on grassroots organizing and advocacy. It has a diverse funding base that includes both foundation and government support.

Conclusion

The immigrant rights movement in the United States is supported by a complex and sophisticated funding network that includes major philanthropic foundations, government agencies, and a wide range of individual donors. This investigation has revealed a multi-layered ecosystem in which large, national organizations and smaller, grassroots groups are interconnected through a web of funding relationships, fiscal sponsorships, and donor collaboratives.

The significant financial resources flowing into this movement enable a wide range of activities, from direct legal services and community organizing to national advocacy campaigns and voter mobilization efforts. The reliance on a diverse range of funding sources, including both private philanthropy and government grants, provides a degree of resilience and allows the movement to adapt to changing political and economic conditions.

However, the complexity of this funding network also raises questions about transparency and accountability. The use of fiscal sponsors and donor collaboratives can make it difficult to trace the flow of money from its original source to its ultimate destination. This is particularly true for organizations that are part of large, opaque networks like Arabella Advisors.

Overall, this investigation provides a detailed snapshot of the financial landscape of the immigrant rights movement. It highlights the key players, the major funding trends, and the intricate relationships that shape this important and dynamic field of social and political advocacy.

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Appendix A: Complete Organization Profiles

This appendix provides detailed funding information for all organizations identified in the investigation, organized by state.

Arizona

Puente Arizona (Phoenix) Puente Arizona is an independent 501(c)(3) organization with an annual revenue of approximately $829,000 in 2024. The organization is primarily funded by foundations, including the Open Society Foundations, Ford Foundation, Proteus Fund Inc, and The Astraea Foundation Inc. They also utilize online fundraising platforms like ActBlue and EveryAction for donations.

California

Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) - Los Angeles CHIRLA has an annual budget of $31 million (2022), with major funders including the Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations, and Tides Foundation. The organization received $35 million from the State of California (2023-2024) and a $250,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security (2021-2023).

Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice - San Bernardino The Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice has an annual revenue of $2.2 million (2023), with funding from the Weingart Foundation, The California Endowment, CIELO Fund, and Inland Empire Community Foundation. They received a $300,000 CalEPA Environmental Justice Action Grant in 2025. The organization is fiscally sponsored by Inland Congregations United for Change.

805 UndocuFund - San Luis Obispo 805 UndocuFund is an independent 501(c)(3) with revenue of $293,304 (2024). Funders include the City of Santa Barbara ($100,000 in 2025), Santa Paula City Council ($10,000), Weingart Foundation, Tides Foundation, and Open Society Foundations.

OC Rapid Response Network - Orange County The OC Rapid Response Network has a budget of $4.18 million (2022) and is fiscally sponsored by the Haitian Bridge Alliance. Funders include the Open Society Foundations and Weingart Foundation, with $303,226 in government contributions reported in 2024.

Sacramento Fuel Network The Sacramento Fuel Network is fiscally sponsored by the California Immigration Project and is primarily funded by government grants from the City of Sacramento ($500,000 for FY 2022-23, $500,000 for FY 2023-24) and Sacramento County ($50,000 in 2025).

San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network (SFILEN) SFILEN is a collaborative of 12 immigrant-serving organizations with Mission Action Inc. acting as the anchor agency and fiscal sponsor. The network received a $3.5 million appropriation from the City of San Francisco in 2025, and United Airlines provided a $1 million grant in 2018.

San Mateo County Rapid Response Network This network is a program of its fiscal sponsor, Faith in Action Bay Area, which has an annual budget of over $2 million. Funders include the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation, The Grove Foundation, and San Mateo County.

Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment - Santa Clara Amigos de Guadalupe has an annual budget of over $7.7 million (2024). The City of San Jose allocated $1 million to immigrant defense organizations, including Amigos de Guadalupe, in its 2025-26 budget. Santa Clara County provides a majority of the Rapid Response Network's $580,000 annual budget. The S.H. Cowell Foundation has provided over $4.7 million in grants since 2012.

Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Network - Los Angeles The Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Network is a program of its fiscal sponsor, Proyecto Pastoral, which has an annual budget of $6.6 million (2024). Funders include the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and the L.A. REPAIR Program.

Orale - Long Beach Orale is fiscally sponsored by Community Partners and receives funding from the City of Long Beach through the Long Beach Justice Fund. Their annual budget was approximately $1 million in 2023.

Stand Together Contra Costa Stand Together Contra Costa is a public-private partnership primarily funded by Contra Costa County ($1 million for legal-aid) and a consortium of philanthropic foundations including the Y&H Soda Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation, The California Endowment, and The East Bay Community Foundation. The Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender serves as the fiscal sponsor.

Centro del Pueblo - Humboldt Centro del Pueblo is a 501(c)(3) with revenue of $135,990 (2022). Funders include the Third Wave Fund and Humboldt Area Foundation.

Multicultural Center of Marin The Multicultural Center of Marin has an annual budget of approximately $1.5-2.5 million, with significant funding from the Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, and San Francisco Foundation.

Colorado

Colorado Rapid Response Network The Colorado Rapid Response Network is part of the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC), which is funded by the Ford Foundation and other major foundations.

Connecticut

New Haven Immigrants Coalition The New Haven Immigrants Coalition is fiscally sponsored by Junta for Progressive Action, which had revenue of $521,280 (2024). Government grants composed 38% ($195,857) of the fiscal sponsor's total contributions in 2018.

Delaware

Delaware Coalition for Immigrant Justice The Delaware Coalition for Immigrant Justice operates as a fiscally sponsored project of Network Delaware, which reported revenues of $398,831 in 2024. The Laffey-McHugh Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to Network Delaware in 2024.

Florida

Florida Rapid Response Alliance for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment (RAISE) RAISE is a coalition of immigrant rights organizations, with the Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC) as the likely fiscal sponsor. FLIC has received significant funding from the Ford Foundation and is linked to by the ACLU of Florida.

Illinois

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) ICIRR has a massive annual budget of $97.9 million (2024), largely due to its role in administering the state's Welcoming Centers program. The organization received over $63 million in Illinois taxpayer funds from July 2024 to February 2025. Major foundation support includes grants from the Ford Foundation.

Indiana

Indy Rapid Response Indy Rapid Response is connected to the broader immigrant rights network in Indiana and is linked to Letitia James's office for reporting activity.

Louisiana

We Help NOLA We Help NOLA operates the NOLA Rapid Response Hotline and is connected to the broader immigrant rights network in Louisiana.

Maryland

CASA de Maryland CASA de Maryland has an annual budget of $21.4 million (2024), with major funders including the Ford Foundation and the State of Maryland. Government funding totaled over $8.2 million in the 2024 fiscal year.

Massachusetts

LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts LUCE operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Neighbor to Neighbor MA Education Fund and has an annual budget of $2.19 million (2024). The fiscal sponsor received a $50,000 grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration's Environmental Justice Capacity Building Grant Program in May 2025.

Minnesota

COPAL Minnesota COPAL Minnesota has experienced rapid financial growth, with revenue increasing from $165,500 in 2019 to over $4.1 million in 2024. Funders include The Minneapolis Foundation, Tides Foundation, and Sixteen Thirty Fund.

MONARCA Minnesota MONARCA Minnesota is fiscally sponsored by Unidos Minnesota and has an annual budget of $630,336 (2024). Funders include Tending the Soil Minnesota, New Venture Fund, Amalgamated Charitable Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Ford Foundation, and Sixteen Thirty Fund.

Immigrant Defense Network (St. Peter Mankato) The Immigrant Defense Network operates in the St. Peter Mankato area and is connected to the broader immigrant rights network in Minnesota.

Missouri

Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation - Kansas City AIRR is a 501(c)(3) with revenue of $438,658 (2024). Funders include the Health Forward Foundation, Hispanic Federation, and Kansas Health Foundation.

STL Rapid Response Coalition - St. Louis The STL Rapid Response Coalition operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Ashrei, which had revenue of $382,911 in 2024. The James S. McDonnell Foundation has provided grants to a similarly named regional entity.

New Jersey

DIRE - Deportation Immigration Response Equipo DIRE is a program of its fiscal sponsor, Churches Improving Communities, with a budget of $349,000 (2024). Funders include United Way of Central Jersey, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, PNC Bank Foundation, and various government agencies including the United States Department of Labor and New Jersey Department of Children and Families.

El Pueblo Unido - Atlantic City El Pueblo Unido is a 501(c)(3) with revenue of $64,715 (2021). Funders include the Atlantic City Community Fund and the City of Atlantic City.

SOL Hotline - Jersey City Spirit of Liberation - Jersey City (SOL JC) is a grassroots organization that evolved from Solidarity Jersey City. Funding appears to be primarily from grassroots fundraising.

New Mexico

New Mexico Migra Watch New Mexico Migra Watch operates the New Mexico Migra Watch Hotline and is connected to the broader immigrant rights network in New Mexico.

New York

United We Dream (National) United We Dream has an annual budget of $22.35 million (2023), with major funders including the Ford Foundation, Four Freedoms Fund, Open Society Foundations, and Tides Foundation.

BIRDwatch - Buffalo The Buffalo Immigrant and Refugee Leadership Team Inc. (BILT) has an annual budget of $59,000 (2024). It was established with start-up funding from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and was initially fiscally sponsored by VOICE-Buffalo.

Flood The Streets NYC / Within Our Lifetime Within Our Lifetime operates under the fiscal sponsorship of the Wespac Foundation. Funders of Wespac include the Elias Foundation and Kiblawi Foundation.

Rochester Rapid Response Network The Rochester Rapid Response Network is a grassroots mutual aid organization that relies on community support and GoFundMe for funding.

Ulster Immigrant Defense Network The Ulster Immigrant Defense Network is a 501(c)(3) with an annual budget of over $600,000 (2024). Funders include the Dyson Foundation, Ellis L. Phillips Foundation, Bloomfield Family Foundation, Novo Foundation, and government grants from the City of Kingston and New York State.

North Carolina

Siembra NC (Triangle Area and Charlotte) Siembra NC is a 501(c)(4) with revenue of $2.54 million (2024), fiscally sponsored by Somos Siembra. Funders include the Heising-Simons Action Fund, NEO Philanthropy Action Fund, Tides Foundation, Way to Rise, New Venture Fund, Groundswell Fund, Marguerite Casey Foundation, Windward Fund, and Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation.

CiMA - Asheville CiMA is funded by the Dogwood Health Trust, Third Wave Fund, ZSR Foundation, and Proteus Fund. Buncombe County provided $36,729 in 2021.

Oregon

Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition The Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition is a grassroots organization that relies on a large base of volunteers and individual donations. The City of Hillsboro has provided community grants.

Pennsylvania

Juntos - Philadelphia Juntos is a 501(c)(3) with an annual budget of over $600,000 (2024). Funders include the Philadelphia Foundation, The Scattergood Foundation, The Paul D. Schurgot Foundation, and the Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness.

CASA San Jose - Pittsburgh CASA San Jose has an annual budget of $3.7 million (2025). Funders include The Heinz Endowments, Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation, Urban Institute, Opportunity Fund, The Pittsburgh Foundation, and UPMC Health Benefits ($26,000 through the Neighborhood Assistance Program in 2025).

Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center The Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center operates the South Central Pennsylvania Response Team Hotline.

Rhode Island

Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance (AMOR) AMOR is a 501(c)(3) with revenue of $207,735 (2024). Funders include the Haymarket People's Fund, Rhode Island Foundation, Tides Foundation, Point32 Health Foundation, and Unitarian Universalist Association Funding Program.

Tennessee

Vecindarios901 - Memphis Vecindarios901 is fiscally sponsored by Advocates for Immigrant Rights, which had revenue of $901,845 (2024). Funders include the Tennessee Bar Foundation, GiVE 365, Arkansas Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, and Salant Family Foundation Trust.

Vermont

Migrant Justice Migrant Justice is a 501(c)(3) with annual revenue of approximately $776,131 (2024). The organization has received a significant multi-year grant from the Mellon Foundation.

Vermont Asylum Assistance Project The Vermont Asylum Assistance Project is linked from the state attorney general's office and is connected to the broader immigrant rights network in Vermont.

Virginia

Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity Coalition (RISC-VA) RISC-VA is a youth-led, grassroots organization that appears to rely on individual donations and community donation drives. No evidence of major foundation grants or government funding was found.

Washington

Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) WAISN has an annual budget of $3.0 million (2024). Funders include the Inatai Foundation. In 2024, WAISN and OneAmerica helped secure $25 million in state funding to create Washington's Welcome Center.

Washington, D.C.

Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid DC Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid DC is fiscally sponsored by Beloved Community Incubator. Funding appears to be primarily from individual donations and merchandise sales.

Wisconsin

Voces de la Frontera Voces de la Frontera has an annual budget of $4.3 million (2024). Funders include The Joyce Foundation and the City of Madison ($25,000 in 2026).

Wyoming

Wyoming Rapid Response Hotline The Wyoming Rapid Response Hotline is linked from ACLU Wyoming.

Appendix B: Major Funder Profiles

This appendix provides detailed profiles of the major foundations and funding networks that support the immigrant rights movement.

Ford Foundation

The Ford Foundation is a leading philanthropic supporter of the immigrant rights movement and was the first major U.S. philanthropy to make ending the criminalization of immigrants a primary focus. With total assets of $17.5 billion (2024), the foundation provides substantial funding through direct grants and as a key partner in donor collaboratives like the Four Freedoms Fund. Their strategy emphasizes supporting state, local, and federal advocacy, narrative change, and building a diverse and powerful immigrant justice movement. Key grantees include the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights, Four Freedoms Fund, National Immigration Law Center, and Immigrant Legal Resource Center.

Open Society Foundations

The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, has invested more than $100 million in immigrant rights since 1997. With total assets of $4.7 billion (2024), the foundation is a major philanthropic organization with a significant focus on immigrant and refugee rights. George Soros also pledged to invest up to $500 million in startups, established companies, and other businesses founded by migrants and refugees. Key grantees include the Latin America Working Group, Fund for the City of New York, NEO Philanthropy, Women's Refugee Commission, and Detention Watch Network.

Four Freedoms Fund (NEO Philanthropy)

The Four Freedoms Fund is a major player in the immigrant rights funding landscape, operating as a collaborative of several large foundations and housed within NEO Philanthropy. The fund has raised over $280 million since 2003 and awarded over $17.3 million in 2022. Its 17 member foundations include Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation, Gates Foundation, JPB Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund, Heising-Simons Foundation, Luminate, and Open Society Foundations. Key grantees include the Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice, One Arizona, Florida Immigration Coalition, Immigrant Defense Project, and Black Alliance for Just Immigration.

Tides Foundation

The Tides Foundation is a major philanthropic player that utilizes a sophisticated model of fiscal sponsorship and donor-advised funds to support social justice causes, including immigrant rights. With total assets of $534 million (2024), the foundation manages the Immigrants Belong (I-Belong) Fund, which has a goal of raising $6 million over three years. The inaugural cohort of 10 grantees each received $100,000. Key grantees include Aliento Arizona, American Business Immigration Coalition, Asian American Advocacy Fund, Black Alliance for Just Immigration, and Florida Immigrant Coalition.

Heising-Simons Foundation

The Heising-Simons Foundation is a significant funder in the immigrant rights space, with $810 million in assets (2024) and $9.4 million in immigrant rights funding in 2024. The foundation's strategy focuses on ending the criminalization of immigrants and building a "care first" future by divesting from incarceration and policing. Key grantees include the Four Freedoms Fund, Black Migrant Power Fund, Haitian Bridge Alliance, United We Dream, Mijente, National Immigration Law Center, and Immigrant Legal Resource Center.

Arabella Advisors Network

The Arabella Advisors network is a major force in progressive philanthropy, operating as a complex web of non-profit organizations that fiscally sponsor a wide range of projects. The network includes the New Venture Fund ($627 million in assets, 2023), Sixteen Thirty Fund ($107 million in assets, 2024), Hopewell Fund, Windward Fund, and North Fund. The New Venture Fund fiscally sponsors TheDream.US, a major scholarship fund for undocumented students that has grown into a fund of over $300 million. Major donors to the network include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and the Berger Action Fund (funded by Hansjorg Wyss).

The California Endowment

The California Endowment is a major funder in the immigrant rights space, with total assets of $4.5 billion (2024) and $1.3 million in immigrant rights grants. Key grantees include the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, National Day Laborer Organizing Network, National Immigration Law Center, and Asian Law Caucus.

Marguerite Casey Foundation

The Marguerite Casey Foundation is a significant private foundation with total assets of $876 million (2024). The foundation provides general operating support to its grantees, including $198,900 to Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice United (2023) and $200,000-$223,000 to Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network.

Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR)

GCIR is a central hub in the immigrant rights funding ecosystem, with total assets of $8.7 million (2024) and $1.3 million in immigrant rights funding. The organization serves as a critical convener for foundations, fostering collaboration and strategic grantmaking. Funders include the Evelyn and Walter Haas Jr. Fund, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations, and MacArthur Foundation.

ActBlue

ActBlue is a dominant force in online fundraising for progressive causes, including immigrant rights. With total revenue of $8.1 million (2024), the platform operates as a conduit for donations from individuals to various organizations. Numerous immigrant rights organizations use ActBlue for fundraising, including Women's Refugee Commission, Kids in Need of Defense, The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights, and RAICES.

Tier 1: Major Philanthropic Foundations (The Source)
These are the ultimate sources of funding - large private foundations with billions in assets.
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TIER 1: MAJOR FOUNDATIONS
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│ Ford Foundation ($17.5B)
│ Open Society Foundations ($4.7B) - George Soros
│ Carnegie Corporation of New York ($4.2B)
│ The California Endowment ($4.5B)
│ MacArthur Foundation ($8.5B)
│ Heising-Simons Foundation ($810M)
│ Marguerite Casey Foundation ($876M)
│ JPB Foundation ($3.5B)
│ Kresge Foundation ($4.1B)
│ Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ($67B)
│ Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
│ Berger Action Fund (Hansjorg Wyss)
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Tier 2: Donor Collaboratives & Fiscal Sponsor Networks
(The Pipeline)
These organizations pool money from Tier 1 foundations and distribute to grassroots
groups.
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TIER 2: DONOR COLLABORATIVES
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │ ARABELLA ADVISORS NETWORK
│ │ ├── New Venture Fund ($627M) → TheDream.US ($300M+)
││ │ ├── Sixteen Thirty Fund ($107M) → Somos PAC, political advocacy
│ │ ├── Windward Fund → Environmental/social justice
│ │ └── Hopewell Fund → Various projects
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │ NEO PHILANTHROPY ($200M assets)
│ │ ├── Four Freedoms Fund ($280M+ raised since 2003)
│ │ │
└── 17 member foundations
│ │ └── State Infrastructure Fund
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │ TIDES FOUNDATION ($534M)
│ │ ├── Immigrants Belong (I-Belong) Fund ($6M goal)
│ │ ├── Fiscal sponsorship for 100+ projects
│ │ └── Donor-advised funds
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│ ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │ GRANTMAKERS CONCERNED WITH IMMIGRANTS & REFUGEES (GCIR)
│ │ └── Coordinates foundation giving, convenes funders
│ └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Tier 3: National Advocacy Organizations (The
Distributors)
These organizations receive funding from Tier 2 and either operate programs directly or re-
grant to local groups.
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TIER 3: NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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│ MAJOR NATIONAL ADVOCACY GROUPS:
│ • United We Dream ($22.35M) - Youth organizing
│ • National Immigration Law Center ($32.7M) - Legal advocacy
│ • Immigrant Legal Resource Center ($255K from NEO) - Legal services
│ • National Day Laborer Organizing Network - Worker organizing
│ • Detention Watch Network ($625K from NEO) - Detention abolition
││ • Black Alliance for Just Immigration ($235K from NEO)
│ • Make The Road States Inc ($235K from NEO)
│ • Women's Refugee Commission ($225K from NEO)
│ REGIONAL FISCAL SPONSORS:
│ • Community Partners (California) - Sponsors Orale, others
│ • Fund for the City of New York - Sponsors Immigrant Defense Project
│ • Churches Improving Communities (NJ) - Sponsors DIRE
│ • COPAL Education Fund (MN) - Sponsors Immigrant Defense Network
│ • Unidos MN Education Fund - Sponsors MONARCA
│ • Center for Civic Policy (NM) - Sponsors NM Dream Team/Migra Watch
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Tier 4: State/Regional Coalitions (The Coordinators)
These organizations coordinate rapid response networks at the state level.
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TIER 4: STATE COALITIONS
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│ CALIFORNIA:
│ • CHIRLA ($31M) - Los Angeles
│ • California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ)
│ • California Immigrant Policy Center
│ ILLINOIS:
│ • ICIRR ($97.9M) - Administers state Welcoming Centers
│ NEW YORK:
│ • New York Immigration Coalition
│ • Make the Road New York
│ FLORIDA:
│ • Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC) ($440K from NEO)
│ TEXAS:
│ • Border Network for Human Rights ($207.6K from NEO)
│ • Texas Organizing Project
│ MINNESOTA:
│ • Tending the Soil Coalition
││ • COPAL Minnesota ($4.1M)
│ NORTH CAROLINA:
│ • Siembra NC ($2.54M)
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Tier 5: Local Rapid Response Networks (The Frontline)
These are the hotlines and rapid response networks that directly serve immigrant
communities.
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TIER 5: LOCAL RAPID RESPONSE NETWORKS
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│ ARIZONA:
│ • Puente Arizona ($829K)
│ CALIFORNIA (24 networks):
│ • Sacramento Fuel Network (City/County funded)
│ • OC Rapid Response Network ($4.18M)
│ • San Francisco Rapid Response (City funded $3.5M)
│ • Amigos de Guadalupe ($7.7M)
│ • Orale - Long Beach ($1M)
│ • 805 UndocuFund ($293K)
│ • North Bay Rapid Response ($3.6M via fiscal sponsor)
│ • And 17 more...
│ MINNESOTA:
│ • MONARCA (via Unidos MN)
│ • Immigrant Defense Network (via COPAL, $995K Bush Foundation)
│ NEW JERSEY:
│ • DIRE ($349K via Churches Improving Communities)
│ • Resistencia en Accion ($199K)
│ NEW YORK:
│ • Ulster Immigrant Defense Network ($620K)
│ • BIRDwatch Buffalo ($59K)
│ • Rochester Rapid Response (grassroots)
│ PENNSYLVANIA:
││ • Juntos ($600K)
│ • CASA San Jose ($3.7M)
│ • PA Immigration Resource Center ($1.5M)
│ And 20+ more across other states...
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Government Funding Sources
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GOVERNMENT FUNDING SOURCES
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│ FEDERAL:
│ • Department of Homeland Security (limited grants)
│ • Department of Labor
│ • Department of Education
│ STATE:
│ • California Immigration Services Funding Program ($40M+/year)
│ • New York Liberty Defense Project ($64M+/year)
│ • Illinois Welcoming Centers ($63M+ in 2024-25)
│ • Washington Welcome Center ($25M in 2024)
│ LOCAL:
│ • City of San Francisco ($3.5M in 2025)
│ • City of San Jose ($1M in 2025-26)
│ • Santa Clara County ($580K/year)
│ • City of Sacramento ($500K/year)
│ • Contra Costa County ($1M)
│ • City of Long Beach (Justice Fund)
│ • San Mateo County
│ • City of Minneapolis ($250K forgivable loan)
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Key Network Connections
The Arabella Advisors Connection
• Arabella Advisors manages multiple "dark money" funds• New Venture Fund sponsors TheDream.US (scholarships for undocumented students)
• Sixteen Thirty Fund provides grants to Somos PAC and political advocacy
• Windward Fund appears in Siembra NC's funder list
• Major donors: Gates Foundation, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Berger Action Fund (Wyss)
The NEO Philanthropy/Four Freedoms Fund Connection
• Four Freedoms Fund is the primary immigrant rights donor collaborative
• 17 member foundations pool resources
• Distributed $17.3M in 2022 alone
• Key grantees: United We Dream, ICIRR, Florida Immigrant Coalition, Detention Watch
Network
The Tides Foundation Connection
• Operates Immigrants Belong Fund
• Provides fiscal sponsorship to numerous immigrant rights projects
• Receives grants from NEO Philanthropy ($895K)
• Major donor to 805 UndocuFund, COPAL, MONARCA
The California Network
• California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ) coordinates statewide
• 24+ rapid response networks across the state
• Heavy government funding from state and local sources
• CHIRLA serves as anchor organization in Southern California
The Minnesota Network
• Tending the Soil Coalition coordinates multiple organizations
• COPAL Education Fund serves as fiscal sponsor for Immigrant Defense Network
• Unidos MN Education Fund sponsors MONARCA
• Ford Foundation and Bush Foundation are major funders
Major Funding Sources Identified
Tier 1: Major Foundations (Multi-Million Dollar Funders)
1. Ford Foundation - $17.5B in assets, major immigrant rights funder
2. Open Society Foundations (George Soros) - $4.7B, invested $100M+ in immigrant
rights since 1997
3. Carnegie Corporation of New York - Co-founder of Four Freedoms Fund
4. Heising-Simons Foundation - $810M assets, $9.4M to immigrant rights in 2024
5. California Endowment - $4.5B assets
6. Weingart Foundation - $866M, $8.5M+ to immigrant rights
7. Marguerite Casey Foundation - $876M assets
Tier 2: Fiscal Sponsors & Pass-Through Organizations
1. NEO Philanthropy - Hosts Four Freedoms Fund, $200M+ assets
2. Tides Foundation - $534M, runs Immigrants Belong Fund
3. New Venture Fund (Arabella Advisors) - $627M, hosts TheDream.US
4. Sixteen Thirty Fund (Arabella Advisors) - $107M assets, 501(c)(4)
5. Community Partners - Fiscal sponsor for California orgs
Tier 3: Donor Collaboratives
1. Four Freedoms Fund - Raised $280M+ since 2003, 17 member foundations
2. Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) - Coordinates funders
3. Immigration Frontlines Fund - Rapid response funding
Government Funding Sources
California
• $40M+ Immigration Services Funding Program• $35M to CHIRLA (2023-24)
• Multiple city/county programs (San Francisco $3.5M, Santa Clara County, etc.)
Illinois
• $63M+ to ICIRR for Welcoming Centers (2024-25)
• $30M state program announced
New York
• $64.2M for immigration legal services (FY 2026)
• Liberty Defense Project
Key Network Connections
Arabella Advisors Network
• New Venture Fund
• Sixteen Thirty Fund
• Windward Fund
• Hopewell Fund
• North Fund
These organizations share staff, resources, and coordinate funding to progressive causes
including immigrant rights.
Four Freedoms Fund Member Foundations (17 total):
1. Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust
2. Carnegie Corporation of New York
3. Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund
4. Ford Foundation
5. Grove Foundation
6. Heising-Simons Foundation
7. JPB Foundation
8. Kresge Foundation
9. Luminate
10.Oak Foundation11.Open Society Foundations
12.Schusterman Family Foundation
13.Solidarity Giving
14.Unbound Philanthropy
15.Walder Foundation
16.Wallace H. Coulter Foundation
17.Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
Fundraising Platforms Used
• ActBlue - Primary platform for progressive causes
• GoFundMe - Grassroots fundraising
• Action Network - Organizing and fundraising
• Donorbox - Smaller organizations
• NGP VAN/FastAction - Political organizing
Fiscal Sponsorship Relationships Identified
Organization
OC Rapid Response Network
Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice
LUCE Massachusetts
Delaware Coalition for Immigrant Justice
DIRE New Jersey
Orale Long Beach
Sacramento Fuel Network
Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid DC
MONARCA Minnesota
Siembra NC
San Mateo County RRN
Fiscal Sponsor
Haitian Bridge Alliance
Inland Congregations United for Change
Neighbor to Neighbor MA Education Fund
Network Delaware
Churches Improving Communities
Community Partners
California Immigration Project
Beloved Community Incubator
Unidos Minnesota
Somos Siembra
Faith in Action Bay AreaBoyle Heights IRN
Vecindarios901
STL Rapid Response Coalition
New Haven Immigrants Coalition
Within Our Lifetime (Flood Streets NYC)
Proyecto Pastoral
Advocates for Immigrant Rights
Ashrei
Junta for Progressive Action
Wespac Foundation
Total Funding Estimates
Based on research
• Major foundations: $50-100M+ annually to immigrant rights causes
• Government funding (state/local): $150M+ annually (California, Illinois, New York
alone)
• Four Freedoms Fund: $17-20M annually
• Individual organizations: Range from $50K to $97M annually
Key Personnel Connections
Several individuals move between foundations and grantee organizations:
• Taryn Higashi: Ford Foundation → Unbound Philanthropy → Four Freedoms Fund co-
founder
• Anita Khashu: Vera Institute → Four Freedoms Fund → Ford Foundation
• Michele Lord: Ford Foundation co

Ford Foundation Deep Dive Investigation

Executive Summary

The Ford Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the world, with $17.5 billion in total assets as of 2024. Originally established by Henry Ford and his son Edsel Ford in 1936, the foundation has evolved far from its automotive origins to become a major funder of progressive causes, particularly immigration advocacy, climate activism, and what it terms "social justice" initiatives.


Financial Overview (2024)

Metric Amount
Total Assets $17,484,692,219
Total Liabilities $2,585,079,696
Net Assets $14,899,612,523
Revenue $1,147,097,733
Expenses $1,043,691,402
Charitable Disbursements $1,053,492,085
Annual Grant Pace ~$700,000/day ($20M+/month)

Executive Compensation (2024)

Name Title Compensation
Eric W. Doppstadt VP & Chief Investment Officer $4,773,934
William Artemenko Director of Hedge Funds $1,927,293
Darren Walker President & Trustee $1,922,859

Leadership

Current President: Heather Gerken (as of November 2025)

  • Background: Sterling Professor Emeritus of Law at Yale Law School
  • Previous Role: 17th Dean of Yale Law School (2017-2025)
  • Specialty: Constitutional law, election law, federalism
  • Notable: Brought Yale Law School administrator Debra Kroszner with her to Ford

Former President: Darren Walker (2013-2025)

  • Background: Vice President at Rockefeller Foundation, COO of Harlem's Abyssinian Development Corporation
  • Tenure: 12 years, oversaw $7 billion in grants
  • Current: Joined Anonymous Content (Hollywood production company) in January 2026
  • Notable: Transformed Ford into explicit "social justice" focus

Board of Trustees (Recent Additions)

  • Timothy F. Geithner (November 2025) - Former U.S. Treasury Secretary, Chairman of Warburg Pincus
  • Mark Bradford (November 2025) - Visual artist
  • Richard R. Verma (April 2025) - Former U.S. Ambassador, Deputy Secretary of State

Immigration Funding Portfolio

Direct Grants to Immigration Organizations (Since 2024)

Organization Amount Purpose
National Immigration Law Center $200,000+ Movement visioning, macro-level analyses
New York Immigration Coalition $400,000 Policy, legal advocacy, immigrant leadership
American Immigration Council $450,000+ Shape public perception of immigrants
Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice $150,000 Grassroots leadership, building alliances
Florida Immigrant Coalition $100,000 Capacity building, institutional strengthening
Make the Road New York ~$550,000 Abolish ICE advocacy (combined with CASA)
CASA ~$550,000 Abolish ICE advocacy (combined with MRNY)

Four Freedoms Fund (via NEO Philanthropy)

  • Ford's Contribution: $2.3 million (part of $10.1M to NEO since March 2024)
  • Purpose: "Strengthen the capacity of the immigrant justice movement to ensure all immigrants, regardless of status, have dignity, power to shape change"
  • Total Raised by FFF: $280M+ since 2003

The Arabella Connection

Ford Foundation has given at least $29.3 million to Arabella Advisors-managed funds since January 2024:

Fund Amount Notable Projects
New Venture Fund Multiple grants Hammer & Hope (communist journal), State Infrastructure Fund
Hopewell Fund Part of $29.3M Various progressive projects
Windward Fund $3.5M (Aug 2024) Heartland Fund (Biden policy advocacy)

Specific Arabella Grants

  • $200,000 to New Venture Fund: "Core support to change economic policies and narratives to build public power"
  • $850,000 to New Venture Fund: US Impact Investing Alliance "sustainable investment" education
  • $1 million to New Venture Fund (March 2025): "Support a pro-democracy movement and strategy in the U.S."
  • $60,000 to New Venture Fund (Nov 2024): Respond to "rising authoritarian trends and toxic polarization"

Other Major Pass-Through Funders Receiving Ford Money

Organization Amount (Since 2024) Purpose
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors $24 million Pass-through to anti-energy groups
NEO Philanthropy $10.1 million Four Freedoms Fund, State Infrastructure Fund
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation $10.8 million SEIU-connected pass-through
Proteus Fund $4.5 million "Nurturing a progressive ecosystem"
Tides Center $3.1 million Green New Deal Network partner

Political Advocacy Funding

Direct Political Advocacy Grants

Organization Amount Purpose
Center for American Progress $3.4 million Democratic Party think tank
Hammer & Hope $1.25 million Self-described communist journal
Institute for Policy Studies $440,000 "Win transformational progressive change"
Congressional Progressive Caucus Center $300,000 Left-wing congressional advocacy
Jews For Racial & Economic Justice $200,000 Grow "New York Jewish Left"
Community Change $3.3 million "Progressive politics" organizing

"Civic Engagement" (Voter Mobilization)

Ford's largest program area is "Civic Engagement and Government" with 568 grants since 2024 - more than all other 8 program areas combined.

State Infrastructure Fund (via NEO):

  • $700,000 from Ford (Sept 2024)
  • Purpose: "Engage historically-underrepresented voters"
  • 2020 Election: Sent $56 million to 17 battleground states
  • Notable: Did NOT fund California, New York, Illinois (safe Democratic states)

Climate/Energy Funding (Anti-Nuclear, Anti-Fossil Fuel)

Ford has sent tens of millions to anti-energy groups since 2024:

Organization Amount Position
Friends of the Earth Part of $6M Anti-nuclear
350.org Part of $6M Anti-nuclear
Sierra Club Foundation Part of $6M Anti-nuclear
Oil Change International Part of $6M Anti-fossil fuel
Rainforest Action Network Part of $6M Anti-nuclear
Sustainable Markets Foundation $1.4 million Supports Nuclear Information and Resource Service
PowerSwitch Action $300,000 "Green Workers Alliance"

"Just Transition" Grants

  • Total using this phrase: $11.5 million since 2024
  • Includes grants for "just energy transition" in Colombia, Peru, Africa
  • $5 million+ to African Climate Foundation and Africa Centre for Energy Policy

Historical Controversies

1960s-70s: Civil Rights Funding Controversy

  • Funded voter registration drives in Cleveland (1967)
  • Accused of influencing elections, "rigged elections," "meddling in grassroots organizing"
  • Led to Tax Reform Act of 1969 restricting foundation political activity

Anti-Israel Funding (2001)

  • Funded Palestinian groups at UN Durban Conference
  • Conference produced anti-Israel, anti-Semitic declarations
  • Led to congressional investigation

Kenya Controversy (2024)

  • President William Ruto accused Ford of sponsoring anti-government protests
  • Ford denied allegations as "baseless"

BUILD Program Cancellation (2025)

  • $2 billion "institution-building" program scrapped after 8 years
  • $1.9 billion spent before cancellation
  • Critics called it a failed experiment

Key Network Connections

FORD FOUNDATION ($17.5B)
         │
         ├──► NEO Philanthropy ──► Four Freedoms Fund ──► 50+ immigrant rights orgs
         │
         ├──► Arabella Advisors Network
         │         ├── New Venture Fund ──► Hammer & Hope, State Infrastructure Fund
         │         ├── Windward Fund ──► Heartland Fund
         │         └── Hopewell Fund
         │
         ├──► Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors ──► Climate groups
         │
         ├──► Tides Foundation/Center ──► Green New Deal Network
         │
         ├──► Proteus Fund ──► RISE Together Fund
         │
         └──► Direct grants to NILC, NYIC, AIC, CHIRLA, ICIRR, etc.

Concerning Findings

1. Scale of Political Influence

  • $700,000/day in grants
  • 568 "Civic Engagement" grants since 2024 alone
  • Targeted battleground state voter mobilization

2. Arabella "Dark Money" Pipeline

  • $29.3 million to Arabella funds since Jan 2024
  • Arabella doesn't disclose donors
  • Creates untraceable money flow

3. Anti-Capitalist Funding

  • $1.25 million to self-described communist publication
  • Grants explicitly aimed at "changing economic policies"
  • Institute for Policy Studies: "U.S. Capitalism is unsustainable"

4. Foreign Energy Policy Interference

  • Millions to impose "just energy transition" on Africa
  • Funding anti-nuclear, anti-fossil fuel groups globally
  • 600 million Africans in energy poverty while Ford funds "transition"

5. Voter Mobilization Targeting

  • State Infrastructure Fund targets only battleground states
  • No funding to safe Democratic states
  • Described as "nonpartisan" but clearly strategic

6. Executive Compensation

  • Chief Investment Officer: $4.77 million
  • President: $1.92 million
  • Using tax-exempt charitable funds

Sources

  1. ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Ford Foundation 990 filings
  2. Ford Foundation Grants Database (fordfoundation.org)
  3. Capital Research Center - "Ford Foundation spends $20 million-per-month on lefty advocacy" (Sept 2025)
  4. InfluenceWatch - Ford Foundation profile
  5. Wikipedia - Ford Foundation
  6. New York Times - Darren Walker coverage
  7. Ford Foundation press releases

Government Revolving Door Connections

Ford Foundation Staff in Biden Administration

Name Ford Role Government Role
Cristobal Alex Program Officer White House Deputy Cabinet Secretary
Bonnie Jenkins Program Officer Under Secretary of State for Arms Control

Obama Foundation Connection

  • Darren Walker joined Obama Foundation Board of Directors (November 2025)
  • After 12 years leading Ford, now directly connected to Obama political network

Open Society Foundations Staff in Biden Administration

Name OSF Role Government Role
Cristobal Alex Program Officer White House Deputy Cabinet Secretary
Sarah Cross International Migration Initiative Advocacy Director Deputy Asst. Secretary, State Dept. Bureau of Population, Refugees, Migration
Jenny Yang Leadership in Government Fellow (2018) Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs
Chiraag Bains Leadership in Government Fellow (2017) Domestic Policy Council

Other Foundation-to-Government Pipeline

Name Foundation Government Role
Wally Adeyemo Obama Foundation President Deputy Secretary of Treasury
Anne Filipic Obama Foundation COO Director of Management & Administration, White House
Dana Remus Obama Foundation General Counsel White House Counsel
Yohannes Abraham Obama Foundation Interim COO NSC Chief of Staff
Bruce Reed Broad Foundation President White House Deputy Chief of Staff
Shara Mohtadi Bloomberg Philanthropies Chief of Staff, DOE Office of Energy Efficiency
Erika Poethig MacArthur Foundation Domestic Policy Council (Housing)
Jane Flegal Hewlett Foundation Senior Director, Council on Environmental Quality

Biden Administration Partnership with Ford

In December 2022, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Fundación Avina, and Humanity United formally joined the Biden-Harris Administration's initiative to "advance global democracy by investing in worker rights."

In July 2022, Ford Foundation, Kresge Foundation, and Rockefeller Foundation joined the Biden-Harris Administration's call to "invest in underserved communities."


Board of Trustees - Political Connections

Current/Recent Board Members

Name Background Political Connection
Timothy Geithner Chairman, Warburg Pincus Obama Treasury Secretary (2009-2013)
Richard R. Verma Former Ambassador Biden Deputy Secretary of State
Francisco Cigarroa Board Chair Former UT System Chancellor

Former Board Members with Political Ties

  • Multiple trustees have served in Democratic administrations
  • Foundation historically connected to Democratic Party establishment

The Ford-Soros-Arabella Triangle

The three major funding networks work in coordination:

                    FORD FOUNDATION
                         │
                         ▼
              ┌──────────┴──────────┐
              │                     │
              ▼                     ▼
    OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS    ARABELLA ADVISORS
    (George Soros)              (Dark Money Network)
              │                     │
              └──────────┬──────────┘
                         │
                         ▼
              SAME GRANTEES/CAUSES
              - Immigration advocacy
              - Climate activism
              - Voter mobilization
              - "Democracy" initiatives

Shared Grantees (Examples)

  • NEO Philanthropy / Four Freedoms Fund
  • Center for American Progress
  • Proteus Fund
  • Tides Foundation
  • State Infrastructure Fund
  • Various immigrant rights organizations

Coordination Mechanisms

  • GCIR (Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees): Coordinates foundation giving
  • Four Freedoms Fund: 17 foundations pool money for immigrant rights
  • Democracy Alliance: Coordinates progressive donor strategy

Key Takeaways

  1. Scale: Ford distributes ~$700,000/day in grants, making it one of the most influential philanthropies in the world

  2. Political Alignment: Despite 501(c)(3) status requiring nonpartisanship, Ford's grants overwhelmingly support progressive/Democratic-aligned causes

  3. Government Integration: Multiple Ford staff have moved into Democratic administrations; Ford formally partners with Biden administration initiatives

  4. Dark Money Pipeline: $29.3 million to Arabella network since Jan 2024 creates untraceable funding flows

  5. Immigration Focus: Major funder of immigrant rights infrastructure through Four Freedoms Fund and direct grants

  6. Voter Mobilization: "Civic Engagement" is largest program area; State Infrastructure Fund targets only battleground states

  7. Anti-Energy Agenda: Millions to anti-nuclear, anti-fossil fuel groups while funding "just transition" in developing countries

  8. Communist Funding: $1.25 million to self-described communist publication Hammer & Hope

  9. Obama Connection: Former president Darren Walker now on Obama Foundation board, cementing political network ties

  10. New Leadership: Heather Gerken (Yale Law Dean) took over November 2025; Timothy Geithner (Obama Treasury Sec) joined board same month

Expanded Funding Network: Immigrant Rights Hotlines and Rapid Response Networks

This document provides a more detailed breakdown of the funding network, including specific connections between funders and recipients.

Tier 1: Major Philanthropic Foundations (The Source)

These are the ultimate sources of funding - large private foundations with billions in assets.

Foundation Assets Key Recipients (Direct & Indirect)
Ford Foundation $17.5B Four Freedoms Fund, United We Dream, CHIRLA, ICIRR, Tides Foundation, Puente Arizona, COPAL MN
Open Society Foundations $4.7B Four Freedoms Fund, CHIRLA, 805 UndocuFund, Puente Arizona, ACLU
Carnegie Corporation of NY $4.2B Four Freedoms Fund, GCIR
The California Endowment $4.5B CHIRLA, Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, Stand Together Contra Costa
MacArthur Foundation $8.5B Four Freedoms Fund, GCIR
Heising-Simons Foundation $810M Siembra NC, Four Freedoms Fund
Marguerite Casey Foundation $876M Siembra NC, Four Freedoms Fund
Tides Foundation $534M Acts as both a funder and a fiscal sponsor/intermediary. See Tier 2.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation $13.5B Multicultural Center of Marin, San Mateo County Rapid Response Network
The San Francisco Foundation $1.9B San Mateo County Rapid Response Network, Stand Together Contra Costa

Tier 2: Donor Collaboratives & Fiscal Sponsor Networks (The Pipeline)

These organizations pool money from Tier 1 foundations and distribute it to grassroots groups, often providing legal and administrative overhead via fiscal sponsorship.

Intermediary Key Funders Key Activities & Recipients
NEO Philanthropy / Four Freedoms Fund Ford Foundation, Open Society, Carnegie, MacArthur, Heising-Simons, Marguerite Casey The primary donor collaborative for the immigrant rights movement. Has granted over $280M. Grantees include: United We Dream, ICIRR, Florida Immigrant Coalition, Detention Watch Network, Black Alliance for Just Immigration.
Arabella Advisors Network (New Venture Fund, Sixteen Thirty Fund, etc.) Gates Foundation, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Berger Action Fund "Dark money" network. New Venture Fund fiscally sponsors TheDream.US. Sixteen Thirty Fund gives to political groups. Windward Fund is a funder of Siembra NC.
Tides Foundation Ford Foundation, Open Society, NEO Philanthropy Operates the Immigrants Belong (I-Belong) Fund. Fiscally sponsors hundreds of projects. Key funder of 805 UndocuFund, COPAL MN, MONARCA, Siembra NC, AMOR RI.
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants & Refugees (GCIR) Carnegie, MacArthur, Ford An affinity network of foundations that coordinates and encourages funding for immigrant rights.
Community Partners Various Foundations Acts as a fiscal sponsor for California-based groups, most notably Orale in Long Beach.
Faith in Action Bay Area Silicon Valley Community Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation Fiscally sponsors the San Mateo County Rapid Response Network.
Center for Civic Policy W.K. Kellogg Foundation Fiscally sponsors the NM Dream Team and the New Mexico Migra Watch Hotline.
Unidos Minnesota Tending the Soil MN, Ford Foundation, Sixteen Thirty Fund Fiscally sponsors MONARCA Minnesota.
COPAL Education Fund Bush Foundation, Tides Foundation Fiscally sponsors the Immigrant Defense Network in Minnesota.
Churches Improving Communities Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, United Way Fiscally sponsors DIRE in New Jersey.

Tiers 3, 4, & 5: The Distribution Network - From National to Local

This section details the flow of funds to the national, state, and local organizations that carry out the on-the-ground work.

Organization Location Annual Budget Key Funders & Fiscal Sponsors Government Funding
United We Dream National $22.35M Ford, Open Society, Four Freedoms Fund None found
CHIRLA Los Angeles, CA $31M Ford, Open Society, The California Endowment $35M (CA), $250K (DHS)
ICIRR Illinois $97.9M Ford, Four Freedoms Fund $63M+ (IL)
CASA MD/PA/VA $21.4M Ford Foundation $8.2M+ (MD & Federal)
Voces de la Frontera Wisconsin $4.2M The Joyce Foundation $25K (City of Madison)
WAISN Washington $3.0M Inatai Foundation $25M (WA Welcome Center)
COPAL Minnesota Minnesota $4.1M Minneapolis Foundation, Tides, Sixteen Thirty Fund Federal grants indicated
Siembra NC North Carolina $2.54M Heising-Simons, Tides, New Venture Fund, Windward Fund Applied for city funds
Puente Arizona Phoenix, AZ $829K Open Society, Ford, Proteus Fund None found
OC Rapid Response Orange County, CA $4.18M Fiscal Sponsor: Haitian Bridge Alliance. Funders: Open Society, Weingart $303K
Inland Coalition (IC4IJ) San Bernardino, CA $2.2M Fiscal Sponsor: Inland Congregations United for Change. Funders: Weingart, The California Endowment $300K (CalEPA)
805 UndocuFund San Luis Obispo, CA $293K Tides, Open Society, Weingart $110K (City/County)
Amigos de Guadalupe Santa Clara, CA $7.7M S.H. Cowell Foundation $1M (San Jose), $580K+ (Santa Clara Co.)
Sacramento Fuel Network Sacramento, CA $760K (sponsor) Fiscal Sponsor: California Immigration Project $1M+ (City/County)
SFILEN San Francisco, CA $21.7M (sponsor) Fiscal Sponsor: Mission Action Inc. Funder: United Airlines $3.5M (City of SF)
Stand Together Contra Costa Contra Costa, CA $1M+ Fiscal Sponsor: County Public Defender. Funders: The California Endowment, SF Foundation $1M (Contra Costa Co.)
North Bay Rapid Response North Bay, CA $3.6M Fiscal Sponsor: North Bay Organizing Project None found
Juntos Philadelphia, PA $641K Philadelphia Foundation, Scattergood Foundation Indirect city funding
CASA San Jose Pittsburgh, PA $3.7M The Heinz Endowments, Scattergood Foundation $26K (State tax credit program)
Ulster Immigrant Defense Ulster County, NY $620K Dyson Foundation, Novo Foundation $50K+ (State/County/City)
DIRE New Jersey $349K (sponsor) Fiscal Sponsor: Churches Improving Communities. Funders: RWJ Foundation, United Way Federal & State (DOL, DOE, NJDCA)
MONARCA Twin Cities, MN $630K (sponsor) Fiscal Sponsor: Unidos MN. Funders: Tending the Soil, Ford, Sixteen Thirty Fund $250K (City loan to coalition)
Immigrant Defense Network St. Peter, MN $4.1M (sponsor) Fiscal Sponsor: COPAL Education Fund. Funder: Bush Foundation ($995K) None found
Poder VA Virginia $9.6M (sponsor) Fiscal Sponsor: Legal Aid Justice Center. Funders: Borealis, Pew, SPLC Various local/state

Additional Local Organizations

Organization Location Annual Budget Key Funders & Fiscal Sponsors Government Funding
LUCE Massachusetts $2.19M (sponsor) Fiscal Sponsor: Neighbor to Neighbor MA. Funder: New World Foundation $50K (State EJ Grant)
RAISE / FLIC Florida Unknown Fiscal Sponsor: Florida Immigrant Coalition. Funder: Ford Foundation None found
Delaware Coalition (DCIJ) Delaware $399K (sponsor) Fiscal Sponsor: Network Delaware. Funder: Laffey-McHugh Foundation None found
Portland Immigrant Rights Portland, OR Unknown Independent 501c3 Potential city grants
Migrant Justice Vermont $776K Mellon Foundation None found
AMOR Rhode Island $208K Haymarket People's Fund, Tides Foundation None found
Vecindarios901 Memphis, TN $902K (sponsor) Fiscal Sponsor: Advocates for Immigrant Rights. Funders: TN Bar Foundation, GiVE 365 None found
Resistencia en Accion Mercer, NJ $199K NJ Civic Information Consortium, NDWA None found
BIRDwatch Buffalo, NY $59K Catholic Campaign for Human Development None found
El Pueblo Unido Atlantic City, NJ $65K Atlantic City Community Fund City of Atlantic City
CiMA Asheville, NC Unknown Dogwood Health Trust, Third Wave Fund, ZSR Foundation $37K (Buncombe Co.)
AIRR Kansas City, MO $439K Health Forward Foundation, Hispanic Federation None found
STL Rapid Response St. Louis, MO $383K (sponsor) Fiscal Sponsor: Ashrei. Funder: James S. McDonnell Foundation None found
Centro del Pueblo Humboldt, CA $136K Third Wave Fund, Humboldt Area Foundation None found
Multicultural Center of Marin Marin, CA $1.47M Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation, SVCF $3K (Marin Cultural Assoc.)
San Mateo Rapid Response San Mateo, CA $2M (sponsor) Fiscal Sponsor: Faith in Action Bay Area. Funders: SVCF, SF Foundation San Mateo County
Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Los Angeles, CA $6.6M (sponsor) Fiscal Sponsor: Proyecto Pastoral. Funder: Conrad N. Hilton Foundation $262K (L.A. REPAIR)
New Haven Immigrants New Haven, CT $521K (sponsor) Fiscal Sponsor: Junta for Progressive Action 38% of sponsor revenue
Indy Rapid Response Indianapolis, IN $108K Fiscal Sponsor: Central Indiana Community Foundation. Funders: Indianapolis Foundation, World Education Services None found
We Help NOLA New Orleans, LA Unknown United Way of SE Louisiana, Louisiana Healthcare Connections None found
Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Washington, DC Unknown Fiscal Sponsor: Beloved Community Incubator None found
RISC-VA Virginia Unknown Grassroots fundraising only None found
Rochester Rapid Response Rochester, NY Unknown Grassroots fundraising only None found
SOL Hotline Jersey City, NJ Unknown Grassroots fundraising only None found
San Benito Solidarity San Benito, CA Unknown Grassroots fundraising only None found
Santa Cruz Rapid Response Santa Cruz, CA Unknown Grassroots fundraising only None found
VC Defensa Migrawatch Ventura, CA Unknown Grassroots fundraising only None found
Kern Rapid Response Kern, CA Unknown UFW Foundation, ACLU SoCal None found
NM Migra Watch New Mexico Unknown Fiscal Sponsor: Center for Civic Policy None found
PA Immigration Resource Center South Central PA $1.5M Unknown None found
Wyoming Rapid Response Wyoming Unknown ACLU Wyoming None found

Government Funding Summary

State/City Program Amount Key Recipients
California (State) Immigration Services Funding Program $40M+/year CHIRLA, CCIJ member orgs
California (State) CHIRLA Specific Grant $35M (2023-24) CHIRLA
Illinois (State) Welcoming Centers $63M+ (2024-25) ICIRR
New York (State) Liberty Defense Project $64M+/year Various legal services
Washington (State) Welcome Center $25M (2024) WAISN, OneAmerica
City of San Francisco Immigration Legal Services $3.5M (2025) SFILEN
City of San Jose Immigrant Defense $1M (2025-26) Amigos de Guadalupe
Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network $580K/year + $5M Amigos de Guadalupe
City of Sacramento Fuel Network $500K/year Sacramento Fuel Network
Contra Costa County Legal Aid Program $1M Stand Together Contra Costa
City of Minneapolis Forgivable Loan $250K Tending the Soil MN
City of Santa Barbara Immigrant Resources $100K (2025) 805 UndocuFund

Key Network Connections

The Arabella Advisors Connection

Arabella Advisors manages multiple "dark money" funds that are significant players in this space. The New Venture Fund ($627M) fiscally sponsors TheDream.US, a scholarship fund for undocumented students with over $300 million in assets. The Sixteen Thirty Fund ($107M) provides grants to political advocacy groups, including COPAL MN and MONARCA. The Windward Fund appears as a funder of Siembra NC. Major donors to the Arabella network include the Gates Foundation, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, and the Berger Action Fund (Hansjorg Wyss).

The NEO Philanthropy/Four Freedoms Fund Connection

The Four Freedoms Fund is the primary donor collaborative for the immigrant rights movement. Hosted by NEO Philanthropy, it has raised over $280 million since 2003 from a consortium of 17 major foundations. In 2022 alone, it distributed $17.3 million. Key grantees include United We Dream, ICIRR, Florida Immigrant Coalition, and Detention Watch Network.

The Tides Foundation Connection

The Tides Foundation operates the Immigrants Belong (I-Belong) Fund and provides fiscal sponsorship to numerous immigrant rights projects. It receives grants from NEO Philanthropy ($895K) and is a major funder of 805 UndocuFund, COPAL, MONARCA, Siembra NC, and AMOR.

The Minnesota Network

The Tending the Soil Coalition coordinates multiple organizations in Minnesota, including COPAL and Unidos MN. COPAL Education Fund serves as the fiscal sponsor for the Immigrant Defense Network, which received a $995K grant from the Bush Foundation. Unidos MN Education Fund sponsors MONARCA. The Ford Foundation and Sixteen Thirty Fund are major funders of this network.

The California Network

The California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ) coordinates the statewide California Raids and Rapid Response Network (CARRN), which includes 24+ local rapid response networks. The state provides over $40 million annually in funding, and local governments (San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Contra Costa, etc.) provide millions more. CHIRLA serves as the anchor organization in Southern California.

Sources: Immigrant Rights Funding Investigation

This document contains all sources used in the investigation, organized by category.


IRS 990 Filings (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)

Organization EIN Link
United We Dream 46-2216565 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/462216565
CHIRLA 95-4421521 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/954421521
CASA de Maryland 52-1372972 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/521372972
ICIRR 36-3783551 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363783551
ACLU Foundation 13-6213516 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/136213516
Voces de la Frontera 39-2010107 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/392010107
WAISN 83-3341588 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/833341588
Migrant Justice 81-4176655 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/814176655
Neighbor to Neighbor MA 04-3507716 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/43507716
Florida Immigrant Coalition 20-2123833 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/202123833
Network Delaware 61-1813844 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/611813844
Juntos 01-0769538 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/10769538
Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice 32-0691500 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/320691500
NEO Philanthropy 13-3191113 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/133191113
NEO Philanthropy Schedule I 13-3191113 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/133191113/202413059349301031/IRS990ScheduleI
Puente Arizona 45-3697690 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/453697690
COPAL Minnesota 83-1380358 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/831380358
Unidos Minnesota 83-3888866 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/823888866
Siembra NC 87-2256899 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/872256899
Churches Improving Communities 45-2053473 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452053473
Community Partners 95-4302067 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/954302067
California Immigration Project 82-3039743 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/823039743
Mission Action Inc 94-2919302 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942919302
Faith in Action Bay Area 94-2716470 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942716470
Centro del Pueblo 92-0411172 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/920411172
Multicultural Center of Marin 83-0485451 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/830485451
Proyecto Pastoral 95-3213958 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/953213958
Junta for Progressive Action 23-7066862 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237066862
AIRR Kansas City 47-4636795 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/474636795
Ashrei (STL) 47-5536797 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/475536797
CiMA Asheville 83-0590696 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/830590696
El Pueblo Unido Atlantic City 84-3950009 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/843950009
BIRDwatch Buffalo 82-0878797 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/820878797
Wespac Foundation 26-2441832 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/262441832
Ulster Immigrant Defense Network 85-0854210 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/850854210
CASA San Jose 46-4729004 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/464729004
AMOR Rhode Island 87-3652516 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/873652516
Advocates for Immigrant Rights (TN) 83-2194896 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832194896
Resistencia en Accion NJ 47-0986640 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/470986640
Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance 81-1067948 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/811067948
Beloved Community Incubator 83-3133482 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/833133482
Center for Civic Policy 27-3303237 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/273303237
PA Immigration Resource Center 23-2851213 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232851213
Legal Aid Justice Center 54-0884513 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/540884513
North Bay Organizing Project 45-2369887 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452369887
Tending the Soil MN 88-2935196 https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/882935196

Major Foundation Grant Databases

Foundation Link
Ford Foundation Grants Database https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grants-database/
Open Society Foundations Grants https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants
MacArthur Foundation Grantees https://www.macfound.org/grantees
Joyce Foundation Grants https://www.joycefdn.org/grants-database/latest-grants-november-2024
Weingart Foundation Grants https://weingartfnd.org/december-2024-grants-and-program-related-investments/
McKnight Foundation Grants https://www.mcknight.org/grants/search-our-grants/
Bush Foundation https://www.bushfoundation.org/organizations/copal-education-fund/
Inatai Foundation https://inatai.org/news/grantee/washington-immigrant-solidarity-network-waisn/
Third Wave Fund https://www.thirdwavefund.org/grantees/centro-del-pueblo
Humboldt Area Foundation https://hafoundation.org/2021/11/04/grant-boosts-immigrant-legal-services-in-humboldt-and-del-norte/
Laffey-McHugh Foundation https://laffeymchugh.org/grants/network-delaware
Philadelphia Foundation https://www.philafound.org/press-releases/philadelphia-foundation-announces-2-6-million-in-grants-to-101-nonprofit-organizations/
Scattergood Foundation https://www.scattergoodfoundation.org/community-fund-for-immigrant-wellness-invests-540000-to-support-18-immigrant-serving-organizations-in-greater-philadelphia/
Heinz Endowments https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2023/05/18/heinz-endowments-announces-11m-grants.html
Dyson Foundation https://dysonfoundation.org/grants_profiles/ulster-immigrant-defense-network/
Ellis L. Phillips Foundation https://ellislphillipsfoundation.org/grant/ulster-immigrant-defense-network/
S.H. Cowell Foundation https://shcowell.org/amigos-de-guadalupe/
Hilton Foundation https://www.hiltonfoundation.org/grant/proyecto-pastoral/
Proteus Fund https://www.proteusfund.org/grant/companerosinmigrantesdelasmontanasenaccion/
ZSR Foundation https://zsr.org/news/zsr-announces-community-based-strategy-grantees/
Health Forward Foundation https://healthforward.org/
Opportunity Fund https://theopportunityfund.org/portfolio/casa-san-jose/
Silicon Valley Community Foundation https://www.svcf.org/grants-catalog/grantees-list/housing-2024-grantees
San Francisco Foundation https://sff.org/sanctuary-and-survival-how-faith-in-action-bay-area-provides-a-critical-lifeline-for-immigrants/
Minneapolis Foundation https://www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/grant-announcement/building-forward-fund-awards-1-million-in-grants/
NJ Civic Information Consortium https://njcivicinfo.org/december-2024-grant-round/
Tennessee Bar Foundation https://www.tnbarfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Grant-Recipients-and-Awards.pdf
Virginia Law Foundation https://vsb.org/Site/Site/news/newsitems/20250716-law-foundation-grants.aspx

Donor Collaboratives & Intermediaries

Organization Link
Four Freedoms Fund https://fourfreedomsfund.org/
NEO Philanthropy https://neophilanthropy.org/
Tides Foundation https://www.tides.org/
Tides Immigrants Belong Fund https://www.tides.org/funds-initiatives/immigrants-belong-fund-grantees/
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants & Refugees https://www.gcir.org/
InfluenceWatch - Four Freedoms Fund https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/four-freedoms-fund/
InfluenceWatch - Arabella Advisors https://www.influencewatch.org/for-profit/arabella-advisors/
InfluenceWatch - New Venture Fund https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/new-venture-fund/
InfluenceWatch - Sixteen Thirty Fund https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/sixteen-thirty-fund/

Government Funding Sources

Source Link
USAspending.gov https://www.usaspending.gov/
California Immigration Services Funding https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/california-funds-736m-to-anti-deportation-groups-sparking-gop-audit-demand-human-rights-immigration-raids-protests-los-angeles-trump-administration
Illinois Welcoming Centers Funding https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f6462862-f079-11ef-8a8f-b7e45cc7a504.html
CalEPA Environmental Justice Grants https://calepa.ca.gov/ejactiongrants/calepa-ej-grants-program-round-1-awardees/
City of Madison Grants https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/2025-12-17/community-development-division-awards-2-million-in-crisis-intervention-and
City of San Jose Immigrant Defense https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-allocates-money-for-immigrant-defense/
San Francisco Immigration Legal Services https://www.sf.gov/news-mayor-lurie-signs-ordinance-to-provide-35-million-for-expanded-coordinated-immigrant-legal-services
Sacramento County Funding https://www.saccounty.gov/content/saccounty/us/en/articles/2025-articles/chair-of-the-board-to-fund-emergency-legal-services-.html
Contra Costa County https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=4042
San Mateo County https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/community-engagement-efforts
City of Minneapolis Loan https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/RCA/11540
City of Santa Barbara Grants https://www.independent.com/2025/10/10/city-of-santa-barbara-awards-330000-in-grants-to-immigrant-resources/
Buncombe County NC Grants https://www.buncombenc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2645/FY2021-Early-Childhood-Education-and-Development-Fund-Grant-Award-Recipients-PDF
City of Kingston ARPA Grant https://engagekingston.com/arpa-nonprofit-grant-award
L.A. REPAIR Program https://repair.lacity.gov/bh
Long Beach Justice Fund https://lbpost.com/news/long-beach-immigrant-rights-coalition-rebrands-as-orale-will-continue-empowering-local-immigrant-communities/
Massachusetts EJ Grants https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-awards-500000-in-environmental-justice-grants

Organization Websites

Organization Link
United We Dream https://unitedwedream.org/
CHIRLA https://www.chirla.org/
CASA https://wearecasa.org/
ICIRR https://www.icirr.org/
ACLU Immigrants' Rights https://www.aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights
Voces de la Frontera https://vdlf.org/about/
WAISN https://waisn.org/
Migrant Justice https://migrantjustice.net/
LUCE Massachusetts https://www.lucemass.org/
RAISE Florida https://raise.is/
Delaware Coalition for Immigrant Justice http://dcij.org
Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition https://pircoregon.org/
Juntos Philadelphia https://www.vamosjuntos.org/
OC Rapid Response Network https://ocrapidresponse.org/
Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice https://ic4ij.org/
805 UndocuFund https://www.805undocufund.org/
COPAL Minnesota https://copalmn.org/
MONARCA Minnesota https://monarcamn.org/
Siembra NC https://www.siembranc.org/
DIRE New Jersey https://diresupport.org/
Orale Long Beach https://www.orale.org/
Sacramento Fuel Network https://www.sacfuelnetwork.org/
Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid DC https://www.dcmigrantmutualaid.org/
RISC Virginia https://www.risc-va.org/
Puente Arizona https://www.puenteaz.org/
Stand Together Contra Costa https://standtogethercontracosta.org/
Centro del Pueblo https://cdpueblo.com/
Multicultural Center of Marin https://multiculturalmarin.org/
San Benito County Solidarity Network https://sbcsolidaritynetwork.org/
SFILEN https://sfilen.org/about/
Amigos de Guadalupe https://www.amigoscenter.com/
Your Allied Rapid Response Santa Cruz https://santacruzrapidresponse.org/
Faith in Action Bay Area https://www.faithinactionba.org/rapid-response
North Bay Rapid Response https://www.northbayop.org/nbrrn
Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Network https://www.proyectopastoral.org/bhirn
VC Defensa Migrawatch https://vcdefensa.org/
Rapid Response Network of Kern https://www.rapidresponsekern.com/
AIRR Kansas City https://airrkc.org/
STL Rapid Response Coalition https://stlrapidresponse.org/
CiMA Asheville https://www.facebook.com/cimawnc/
El Pueblo Unido Atlantic City https://www.gofundme.com/f/ElPuebloUnido-ImmigrantCommunityDefenseFund
SOL Jersey City https://www.instagram.com/sol.jerseycity/
BIRDwatch Buffalo https://biltbuffalo.org/history/
Rochester Rapid Response Network https://rocrapidresponse.wordpress.com/
Ulster Immigrant Defense Network https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/
CASA San Jose https://casasanjose.org/en/
PA Immigration Resource Center https://www.pirclaw.org/about/
AMOR Rhode Island https://amorri.org/about-us/
Vecindarios901 Memphis https://www.instagram.com/vecindarios901/
Resistencia en Accion NJ https://resistenciaenaccionnj.org/
Cosecha https://www.lahuelga.com/
Indy Rapid Response https://www.instagram.com/indyrapidresponse/
We Help NOLA https://www.wehelpnola.com/
New Mexico Migra Watch https://sharenm.org/new-mexico-migra-watch-hotline/nm-migra-watch-immigrant-hotline
Immigrant Defense Network MN https://immigrantdefensenetwork.org/
Poder VA / Legal Aid Justice Center https://www.justice4all.org/rapid-response-toolkit/
Within Our Lifetime https://wolpalestine.com/

News Articles & Reports

Title Link
California Funds $736M to Anti-Deportation Groups https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/california-funds-736m-to-anti-deportation-groups-sparking-gop-audit-demand-human-rights-immigration-raids-protests-los-angeles-trump-administration
Illinois Welcoming Centers Funding https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f6462862-f079-11ef-8a8f-b7e45cc7a504.html
Who Funds Groups Harassing ICE Agents in Minnesota https://alphanews.org/who-funds-the-groups-harassing-ice-agents-in-minnesota/
MONARCA Training Civilians to Follow ICE Agents https://nypost.com/2026/01/10/us-news/minnesota-activist-group-monarca-training-civilians-to-follow-ice-agents-and-is-ramping-up-activities-showing-in-force/
Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/27/think-out-loud-portland-immigrant-rights-coalition-trump-ice-arrests-deportations/
United Airlines $1M Grant to SFILEN https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-airlines-announces-1-million-grant-to-support-immigrant-legal-advocacy-300702141.html
Sacramento Funding Delays https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-not-releasing-money-texas-migrants/44846147
Ventura County Rejects Aid https://www.kclu.org/2025-08-26/ventura-county-says-no-to-aid-for-undocumented-county-residents-impacted-by-immigration-enforcement
Minnesota MVP Partners https://movement.vote/blog/2026-01-08-minnesota-mvp-partners-standing-up-in-solidarity/
NM Immigrant Protectors Funding Boost https://sourcenm.com/2025/07/15/nm-immigrant-protectors-stress-know-your-rights-as-funding-boost-supercharges-ice/

InfluenceWatch Profiles

Organization Link
Four Freedoms Fund https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/four-freedoms-fund/
Junta for Progressive Action https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/junta-for-progressive-action/
AMOR Rhode Island https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/alliance-to-mobilize-our-resistance-amor/
Legal Aid Justice Center https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/legal-aid-justice-center/
Movimiento Cosecha https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/movimiento-cosecha/
Dreams in Action NM https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/dreams-in-action-nm/
Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition https://www.influencewatch.org/organization/pennsylvania-immigration-coalition-pic/

Fundraising Platforms

Platform Example Link
ActBlue https://secure.actblue.com/directory/CA/org
GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/
Givebutter https://givebutter.com/
GiveLively https://secure.givelively.org/
Zeffy https://www.zeffy.com/
Donorbox https://donorbox.org/
Network for Good https://orale.networkforgood.com/
Action Network https://actionnetwork.org/
GiveMN https://www.givemn.org/
Mightycause https://www.mightycause.com/

Data & Research Tools

Tool Link
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/
Foundation Center 990 Archive http://990s.foundationcenter.org/
USAspending.gov https://www.usaspending.gov/
Instrumentl 990 Reports https://www.instrumentl.com/990-report/
CauseIQ https://www.causeiq.com/
GuideStar https://www.guidestar.org/
Giving Compass https://givingcompass.org/

Last Updated: January 28, 2026

Subject,Organization Name,Annual Budget,Major Funders,Government Funding,Fiscal Sponsor,Fundraising Platforms,Key Findings,Sources,Error
United We Dream - National immigrant youth organization (unitedwedream.org),United We Dream,$22.35M (2023),"Ford Foundation, Four Freedoms Fund, Open Society Foundations, Tides Foundation, United Therapeutics, Little Sisters of the Poor",None found,Independent 501c3,ActBlue,"United We Dream is a major immigrant rights organization with substantial funding from large foundations, including the Ford Foundation. The organization actively raises money through the ActBlue platform and has a significant annual revenue, indicating a strong and diverse funding base. No evidence of direct government funding was discovered during this research.","https://unitedwedream.org/,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/462216565,https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grants-database/united-we-dream-network-inc-147489/,https://fourfreedomsfund.org/,https://secure.actblue.com/directory/DC/org?page=28,https://www.opensecrets.org/outside-spending/detail/2024?cmte=United+We+Dream&tab=donors",
CHIRLA - Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles (chirla.org),Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles (CHIRLA),"$31,031,530 (2022)","Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Tides Foundation","$35 million from the State of California (2023-2024) and a $250,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security (2021-2023).",Independent 501c3,"ActBlue, GoFundMe, Funraise","CHIRLA is a major immigrant rights organization with a substantial annual budget, primarily funded through government grants and foundations. The organization is heavily involved in advocacy and legal services, and utilizes multiple online platforms for fundraising.","https://www.chirla.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/954421521, https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/, https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants, https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/california-funds-736m-to-anti-deportation-groups-sparking-gop-audit-demand-human-rights-immigration-raids-protests-los-angeles-trump-administration, https://www.usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_21CICET00204_7003, https://secure.actblue.com/directory/CA/org?page=9, https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-long-run-for-the-community-in-support-of-immigrant-rights, https://donate2chirla.funraise.org/",
CASA Maryland - wearecasa.org - immigrant advocacy organization,CASA de Maryland,$21.4M (2024),"Ford Foundation, Various other foundations","CASA de Maryland receives significant government funding, totaling over $8.2 million in the 2024 fiscal year. This includes state funding from Maryland and federal grants.",Independent 501c3,"FastAction, Crypto for Charity","CASA de Maryland is a large immigrant rights organization with a diverse funding base and an annual budget exceeding $21 million. The organization receives substantial funding from government grants and private foundations, with the Ford Foundation being a key institutional donor. They utilize modern fundraising platforms, including cryptocurrency donation options, to support their operations.","https://wearecasa.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/521372972, https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grantee/casa-de-maryland/, https://wearecasa.org/2024-annual-report/2024-financials/, https://www.usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_95344701_068",
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights ICIRR (icirr.org),Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights,$97.9M (2024),Ford Foundation,Received over $63 million in Illinois taxpayer funds from July 2024 to February 2025 for Illinois Welcoming Centers.,Independent 501c3,Kindful,"The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) has a significant budget, with revenue reaching $97.9M in 2024. The organization receives substantial government funding from the state of Illinois, including over $63 million in a 7-month period for its Welcoming Centers. Major foundation support includes grants from the Ford Foundation.","https://www.icirr.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363783551, https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grants-database/, https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f6462862-f079-11ef-8a8f-b7e45cc7a504.html, https://illinoiscoalitionforimmigrantandrefugeerights-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1242232",
ACLU Immigrants Rights Project - national,ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project,$307M (2025),"Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations",None found,Independent 501c3,None identified,"The ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project is a part of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the ACLU Foundation. The ACLU Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, receives tax-deductible contributions and has major funders like the Ford Foundation and Open Society Foundations. The ACLU, a 501(c)(4) organization, states that it does not receive any government funding.","https://www.aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights, https://www.aclu.org/about/about-membership/financial-info, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/136213516, https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/newsroom/osi-announces-new-fund-protect-immigrants-rights",
Voces de la Frontera Wisconsin (vdlf.org),"Voces de la Frontera, Inc.","$4,257,352 (2024)",The Joyce Foundation,"City of Madison: $25,000 (2026) for the ""Know Your Rights, Educate Your Community"" program, in partnership with Worker Justice Wisconsin.",Independent 501c3,NGP VAN,Voces de la Frontera is a well-funded organization with a diverse range of funding sources. Their most recent annual revenue was over $4.2 million in 2024. They receive grants from foundations like The Joyce Foundation and government funding from the City of Madison. They utilize the NGP VAN platform for online fundraising.,"https://vdlf.org/about/,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/392010107,https://www.joycefdn.org/grants-database/latest-grants-november-2024,https://vdlf.org/general-donation/,https://www.ngpvan.com/,https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/2025-12-17/community-development-division-awards-2-million-in-crisis-intervention-and",
Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network WAISN (waisn.org),Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network,$3.0M (2024),Inatai Foundation,"In 2024, WAISN and OneAmerica helped secure $25M in state funding to create WA's Welcome Center.",Independent 501c3,Action Network,"The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) is a major immigrant rights organization in Washington with a multi-million dollar budget. Their 2024 Form 990 shows over $3 million in revenue. They are a 501(c)(3) organization and receive funding from government grants and private foundations, such as the Inatai Foundation.","https://waisn.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/833341588, https://inatai.org/news/grantee/washington-immigrant-solidarity-network-waisn/, https://waisn.org/what-we-do/policy-and-advocacy/policy-milestones/",
Migrant Justice Vermont (migrantjustice.net),Migrant Justice,"$776,131 (2024)",Mellon Foundation,None found,Independent 501c3,"CiviCRM, PayPal","Migrant Justice is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with an annual revenue of approximately $776,131 in 2024. The organization has received a significant multi-year grant from the Mellon Foundation. Fundraising is conducted through their website via CiviCRM and PayPal, but no other major foundation or government funding was identified.","https://migrantjustice.net/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/814176655, https://www.middlebury.edu/alumni-and-families/funding-migrant-justice, https://benandjerrysfoundation.org/vermont-grants/equity-justice/",
LUCE Immigrant Justice Network Massachusetts (lucemass.org),LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts,$2.19M (2024),New World Foundation,"Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts Education Fund received a $50,000 grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration's Environmental Justice Capacity Building Grant Program in May 2025.",Neighbor to Neighbor MA Education Fund,None identified,"LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Neighbor to Neighbor MA Education Fund. The majority of funding appears to come from foundation grants and individual contributions. A recent government grant of $50,000 was awarded to its fiscal sponsor in 2025.","https://www.lucemass.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/43507716, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/131919791/201802269349301965/IRS990ScheduleI, http://990s.foundationcenter.org/990pf_pdf_archive/030/030300865/030300865_201512_990PF.pdf, http://990s.foundationcenter.org/990pf_pdf_archive/030/030300865/030300865_201412_990PF.pdf?_ga=1.215083159.1265744493.1455540321, https://socialinnovationforum.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/2021_Social_Impact_Investment_Guide.pdf, https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-awards-500000-in-environmental-justice-grants",
Florida Rapid Response Alliance RAISE (raise.is),Florida Rapid Response Alliance for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment (RAISE),Unknown,Ford Foundation (via Florida Immigrant Coalition),None found,Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC),None identified,"RAISE is a coalition of immigrant rights organizations and likely does not have its own independent 501(c)(3) status. The Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC), a member of the alliance, is the likely fiscal sponsor and has received significant funding from the Ford Foundation for work that aligns with RAISE's mission.","https://raise.is/,https://www.aclufl.org/rapid-response-alliance-immigrant-safety-and-empowerment-hotline/,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/202123833,https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grants-database/florida-immigrant-coalition-inc-144706/",
Delaware Coalition for Immigrant Justice (dcij.org),Delaware Coalition for Immigrant Justice,Unknown,Laffey-McHugh Foundation (to fiscal sponsor),None found,Network Delaware,Donorbox,"The Delaware Coalition for Immigrant Justice (DCIJ) operates as a fiscally sponsored project of Network Delaware, a registered 501(c)(3) organization. DCIJ utilizes Donorbox for its online fundraising activities. While specific financial details for DCIJ are not individually disclosed, its fiscal sponsor, Network Delaware, reported revenues of $398,831 in 2024. The Laffey-McHugh Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to Network Delaware in the spring of 2024.","http://dcij.org,https://donorbox.org/dcij,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/611813844,https://laffeymchugh.org/grants/network-delaware",
Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition Oregon (pircoregon.org),Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition,Unknown,None identified,Potential recipient of City of Hillsboro community grants to support the impacts of ICE.,Independent 501c3,"pircoregon.org/donate, Instagram","The Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC) is a grassroots organization that has experienced a significant increase in demand for its services, particularly its hotline, due to heightened ICE activity in Oregon. The organization relies heavily on a large base of volunteers and individual donations to provide legal support, advocacy, and direct assistance to immigrants. While specific major funders are not publicly listed, PIRC's growth and ability to mobilize suggest a strong community-based funding model.","https://pircoregon.org/, https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/27/think-out-loud-portland-immigrant-rights-coalition-trump-ice-arrests-deportations/, https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Home/Components/News/News/17015/4300",
Juntos Philadelphia (vamosjuntos.org),Juntos,"$641,441 (2024)","Philadelphia Foundation, The Scattergood Foundation, The Paul D. Schurgot Foundation","No direct government funding was identified. However, Juntos receives funding from the Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness, which is supported in part by the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.",Independent 501c3,"ActBlue, GoFundMe","Juntos is a 501(c)(3) immigrant rights organization in Philadelphia with an annual budget of over $600,000. The organization is primarily funded through contributions and foundation grants, including from the Philadelphia Foundation and the Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness. Juntos also utilizes online fundraising platforms like ActBlue and GoFundMe.","https://www.vamosjuntos.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/10769538, https://www.philafound.org/press-releases/philadelphia-foundation-announces-2-6-million-in-grants-to-101-nonprofit-organizations/, https://www.scattergoodfoundation.org/community-fund-for-immigrant-wellness-invests-540000-to-support-18-immigrant-serving-organizations-in-greater-philadelphia/, https://secure.actblue.com/donate/vamosjuntos, https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate2juntos",
OC Rapid Response Network Orange County California (ocrapidresponse.org),OC Rapid Response Network,$4.18M (2022),"Open Society Foundations, Weingart Foundation","$303,226 in government contributions reported in 2024.",Haitian Bridge Alliance,Venmo,"The OC Rapid Response Network operates as a coalition of organizations, with the Haitian Bridge Alliance acting as its fiscal sponsor. The organization's funding comes from a combination of government grants, private foundations such as the Open Society Foundations, and individual donations through platforms like Venmo. The most recent comprehensive financial data available is from the 2022 Form 990 filed by the Haitian Bridge Alliance.","https://ocrapidresponse.org/, https://www.ocnonprofitcentral.org/organizations/orange-county-rapid-response-network/financials, https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/newsroom/open-society-announces-1-3-million-to-aid-haitian-and-black-asylum-seekers, https://weingartfnd.org/weingart-foundation-invests-7-7m-to-organizations-on-the-frontlines-of-social-change/",
Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice San Bernardino (ic4ij.org),Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice,"$2,206,265 (2023)","Weingart Foundation, The California Endowment, CIELO Fund, Inland Empire Community Foundation","CalEPA Environmental Justice Action Grant ($300,000 in 2025)",Inland Congregations United for Change,"ActBlue, GoFundMe","The Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice receives significant funding from a variety of sources, including government grants, private foundations, and online fundraising platforms. Their 2023 revenue was over $2.2 million, and they have secured substantial grants for specific projects, such as the Adelanto Just Transition Project and the Adelanto Climate Resilience Project. The organization is fiscally sponsored by Inland Congregations United for Change for at least some of its programs.","https://ic4ij.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/320691500/202531259349303113/full, https://weingartfnd.org/december-2024-grants-and-program-related-investments/, https://www.iegives.org/ic4ij-2023/, https://calepa.ca.gov/ejactiongrants/calepa-ej-grants-program-round-1-awardees/, https://secure.actblue.com/directory/CA/org/D?page=19, https://www.gofundme.com/f/ICIJdeportationdefense",
Colorado Rapid Response Network (coloradorapidresponse.org),Colorado Rapid Response Network,Unknown,American Friends Service Committee (AFSC),None found,American Friends Service Committee (AFSC),None identified,"The Colorado Rapid Response Network appears to operate under the fiscal sponsorship of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), as it is not a registered 501(c)(3) organization with its own IRS filings. The organization's website is currently down, and no direct funding sources from major foundations or government entities were identified.","https://afsc.org/news/colorado-immigrants-and-allies-unite-keep-families-together, https://www.agefriendlysisters.com/benefits-of-working-with-us",
805 UndocuFund San Luis Obispo California (805undocufund.org),805 UndocuFund,"$293,304 (2024)","City of Santa Barbara, Santa Paula City Council, Weingart Foundation, Tides Foundation, Open Society Foundations","City of Santa Barbara: $100,000 (2025), Santa Paula City Council: $10,000",Independent 501c3,"Qgiv, Bloomerang","805 UndocuFund is an independent 501(c)(3) organization with a reported revenue of $293,304 in 2024. The organization receives funding from a mix of government grants and private foundations, including the City of Santa Barbara, the Weingart Foundation, and the Tides Foundation. They utilize the Qgiv platform for online fundraising.","https://www.805undocufund.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/862230353, https://www.guidestar.org/profile/shared/c19dd16b-d395-4332-a2f1-6c4bf07c474d, https://secure.qgiv.com/for/805undocufundgf/, https://www.independent.com/2025/10/10/city-of-santa-barbara-awards-330000-in-grants-to-immigrant-resources/, https://vccf.org/santa-paula-city-council-approves-funding-for-immigration-services/, https://weingartfnd.org/june-2023-grants-and-program-related-investments/, https://weingartfnd.org/march-2025-grants-and-program-related-investments/, https://www.threads.com/@tidescommunity/post/DGVqWaNpPv6/tides-foundations-crisis-response-fund-is-sending-nearly-600k-to-the-black-la-re, https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2020-4-22-for-immigrant-funders-todays-priority-is-direct-relief-what-about-tomorrow, https://www.noozhawk.com/two-nonprofits-that-help-latinos-receive-total-of-32000-in-grants/",
COPAL Minnesota (copalmn.org),Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina (COPAL) Minnesota,$4.1M (2024),"The Minneapolis Foundation, Tides Foundation, Sixteen Thirty Fund","Audits indicate federal grant funding, but specific grants were not identified.",Independent 501c3 and 501c4,NGP VAN/FastAction,"COPAL Minnesota has experienced rapid financial growth, with revenue increasing from $165,500 in 2019 to over $4 million in 2024. The organization is funded by a combination of major foundations, such as The Minneapolis Foundation, and political funds like the Tides Foundation and Sixteen Thirty Fund. It operates as both a 501(c)(3) for educational activities and a 501(c)(4) for political advocacy, allowing it to engage in a wide range of activities.","https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/831380358, https://www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/grant-announcement/building-forward-fund-awards-1-million-in-grants/, https://alphanews.org/who-funds-the-groups-harassing-ice-agents-in-minnesota/, https://copalmn.org/donate/",
MONARCA Minnesota (monarcamn.org),MONARCA Minnesota,"$630,336 (2024)","Tending the Soil Minnesota, New Venture Fund, Amalgamated Charitable Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Ford Foundation, Sixteen Thirty Fund",None found,Unidos Minnesota,GoFundMe (inactive),"MONARCA Minnesota is an immigrant rights organization that operates as an arm of its fiscal sponsor, Unidos Minnesota. The organization's funding comes primarily from foundation grants, with major contributions from Tending the Soil Minnesota, the Ford Foundation, and the Sixteen Thirty Fund. They have also used grassroots fundraising platforms like GoFundMe in the past. No direct government funding was identified.","https://monarcamn.org/about, https://nypost.com/2026/01/10/us-news/minnesota-activist-group-monarca-training-civilians-to-follow-ice-agents-and-is-ramping-up-activities-showing-in-force/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/823888866, https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/tending-the-soil-mn,882935196/, https://alphanews.org/who-funds-the-groups-harassing-ice-agents-in-minnesota/, https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-monarca-fund, https://www.mcknight.org/grants/search-our-grants/",
Siembra NC North Carolina (siembranc.org),Siembra NC,$2.54M (2024),"The Heising-Simons Action Fund, NEO Philanthropy Action Fund, Tides Foundation, Way to Rise, New Venture Fund, Groundswell Fund, Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc, Marguerite Casey Foundation, WINDWARD FUND, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, Arkay Foundation, Penney Family Fund, Laughing Gull Foundation, The Prentice Foundation Inc, Mijente Support Committee",Applied for COVID-19 Response Fund from the City of Winston-Salem in 2020.,Somos Siembra,"GoFundMe, Action Network","Siembra NC is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization with a reported revenue of $2.54 million in 2024. It is fiscally sponsored by Somos Siembra and receives significant funding from a variety of foundations, including The Heising-Simons Action Fund, NEO Philanthropy Action Fund, and the Tides Foundation. The organization also utilizes online fundraising platforms like GoFundMe for specific campaigns.","https://www.siembranc.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/872256899, https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/siembra-nc,872256899/, https://www.carolinajournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Somos-Siembra-990-report-c3-of-Siembra-NC.xlsx, https://www.gofundme.com/f/siembra-nc-help-for-immigrants-re-ice-raids, https://actionnetwork.org/groups/siembranc-2, https://www.cityofws.org/DocumentCenter/View/13845/Siembra-NC",
DIRE Deportation Immigration Response Equipo New Jersey (diresupport.org),DIRE Deportation Immigration Response Equipo New Jersey,$349k (2024),"United Way of Central Jersey, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, PNC Bank Foundation, Provident Bank Foundation, Citizens Bank, Royal Business Bank, Flagstar Foundation, Johnson & Johnson","United States Department of Labor, United States Department of Education, New Jersey Department of Children and Families, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Middlesex County Board of Commissioners, Perth Amboy Office of Economic and Community Development, Woodbridge Township",Churches Improving Communities,GoFundMe,"DIRE (Deportation Immigration Response Equipo) is a program of its fiscal sponsor, Churches Improving Communities, and not an independent 501(c)(3) organization. The majority of its funding comes from government grants and foundations awarded to Churches Improving Communities. The organization also utilizes online fundraising platforms for individual donations.","https://diresupport.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452053473, https://www.uwcj.org/sites/uwcj/files/UWCJ_AR_2024_Website.pdf, https://www.gofundme.com/f/churches-improving-communities",
Orale Long Beach California (orale.org),"Orale Long Beach California (Organizing Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment)",$1M (2023),"Black Alliance for Just Immigration, Black Lives Matter Long Beach, California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, CLUE, Detention Watch Network, Dignity Not Detention, East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice, Filipino Migrant Center, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity, Khmer Girls in Action, Latinos in Action, LB for a Just Economy, Long Beach Residents Empowered, Long Beach Tenants Union, National Immigration Law Center, National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild, Puente, Southeast Asian Anti-Deportation Collective, United Cambodian Community",Long Beach Justice Fund,Community Partners,Network for Good (Bonterra),"Orale Long Beach California is fiscally sponsored by Community Partners, a large nonprofit organization. The organization receives funding from the City of Long Beach through the Long Beach Justice Fund for legal defense services. Their annual budget was approximately $1 million in 2023, and they utilize the Network for Good platform for online fundraising.","https://www.orale.org/, https://communitypartners.org/orale-igniting-a-movement-for-immigrant-justice-and-thriving-communities/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/954302067, https://orale.networkforgood.com/projects/253712-orale-s-rapid-response, https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grants-database/, https://www.tides.org/funds-initiatives/immigrants-belong-fund-grantees/, https://lbpost.com/news/long-beach-immigrant-rights-coalition-rebrands-as-orale-will-continue-empowering-local-immigrant-communities/",
Sacramento Fuel Network (sacfuelnetwork.org),Sacramento Fuel Network,"$760,047 (2024) (for fiscal sponsor)","City of Sacramento, County of Sacramento","City of Sacramento ($500,000 for FY 2022-23, $500,000 for FY 2023-24), Sacramento County ($50,000 in 2025)",California Immigration Project,None identified,"The Sacramento Fuel Network is primarily funded by government grants from the City and County of Sacramento. It operates as a program of the California Immigration Project, which acts as its fiscal sponsor. Delays in receiving city funding have been a challenge for the organization.","https://www.sacfuelnetwork.org/, https://www.saccounty.gov/content/saccounty/us/en/articles/2025-articles/chair-of-the-board-to-fund-emergency-legal-services-.html, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/823039743, https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-not-releasing-money-texas-migrants/44846147, https://www.sacfuelnetwork.org/donate",
Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid DC (dcmigrantmutualaid.com),Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network,Unknown,None identified,None found,Beloved Community Incubator,"Action Network, Bonfire","Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid DC is a network of community organizations and volunteers, not an independent 501(c)(3). It operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Beloved Community Incubator. Funding appears to be primarily from individual donations and merchandise sales.","https://www.dcmigrantmutualaid.org/, https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/official-migrant-solidarity-mutual-aid-network, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/833133482, https://www.belovedcommunityincubator.org/organizing, https://www.capitalimpact.org/programs/co-op-innovation-awards/",
Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity Coalition RISC Virginia (risc-va.org),Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity Coalition,Unknown,None identified,None found,Unknown,None identified,"Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity Coalition (RISC-VA) is a youth-led, grassroots organization that appears to rely on individual donations and community donation drives for funding. No evidence of major foundation grants, government funding, or a dedicated fundraising platform was found. The organization is not listed as a separate entity in ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer, which suggests it may operate under a fiscal sponsor or is not a registered 501(c)(3) organization.","https://www.risc-va.org/, https://www.risc-va.org/about-us, https://www.risc-va.org/whatwedo, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/",
Puente Arizona Phoenix immigrant rights (azcentral.com),Puente Arizona,$829K (2024),"Open Society Foundations, Ford Foundation, Proteus Fund Inc, The Astraea Foundation Inc",None found,Independent 501c3,"ActBlue, EveryAction","Puente Arizona is an independent 501(c)(3) organization with an annual revenue of approximately $829K in 2024. The organization is primarily funded by foundations, including the Open Society Foundations, Ford Foundation, Proteus Fund Inc, and The Astraea Foundation Inc. They also utilize online fundraising platforms like ActBlue and EveryAction for donations.","https://www.puenteaz.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/453697690, https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grants-database/bridge-to-community-health-puente-118575/, https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/newsroom/new-nonprofit-leaders-receive-boost-open-society, https://givingcompass.org/nonprofit/puente, https://secure.actblue.com/directory/AZ",
Stand Together Contra Costa California rapid response,Stand Together Contra Costa,Unknown,"The Y&H Soda Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation, The California Endowment, The East Bay Community Foundation, The Firedoll Foundation, The Richmond Community Foundation, Contra Costa County",Contra Costa County provided $1 million in funding for a legal-aid program.,Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender,ejoinme.org / Greater Giving,"Stand Together Contra Costa is a public-private partnership primarily funded by Contra Costa County and a consortium of philanthropic foundations. The Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender serves as the fiscal sponsor and manager of the program. For online donations, the organization uses the ejoinme.org platform.","https://standtogethercontracosta.org/, https://standtogethercontracosta.org/about/our-funders/, https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=4042, https://ejoinme.org/",
Centro del Pueblo Rapid Response Network Humboldt California,Centro del Pueblo Movimiento Indigena Migrante,"$135,990 (2022)","Third Wave Fund, Humboldt Area Foundation",None found,Independent 501c3,PayPal,"Centro del Pueblo Movimiento Indigena Migrante is a 501(c)(3) organization with a reported revenue of $135,990 in 2022. The organization receives grants from foundations such as the Third Wave Fund and Humboldt Area Foundation. They also solicit donations from the public via PayPal.","https://cdpueblo.com/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/920411172/202311309349202501/full, https://www.thirdwavefund.org/grantees/centro-del-pueblo, https://hafoundation.org/2021/11/04/grant-boosts-immigrant-legal-services-in-humboldt-and-del-norte/",
Multicultural Center of Marin California (multiculturalmarin.org),Multicultural Center of Marin,$1.47M (2025),"Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF), San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, San Francisco Foundation","The Multicultural Center of Marin received a $3,000 grant from the Marin Cultural Association in 2025 and is a partner in a $644,200 grant from the San Rafael Climate Adaptation Planning Collaborative.",Independent 501c3,"Donorbox, Careasy.org","The Multicultural Center of Marin has an annual budget of approximately $1.5-2.5 million, with significant funding from foundations like the Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation. The organization also receives government funding through grants from local and regional agencies. They utilize online fundraising platforms like Donorbox to solicit individual contributions.","https://multiculturalmarin.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/830485451, https://www.marincounty.gov/news-releases/marin-cultural-association-announces-2025-arts-grants-recipients, https://lci.ca.gov/climate/icarp/grants/docs/20231026-APGP-R1-GranteeProfiles-SanRafael.pdf, https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/canal-welcome-center,830485451/",
San Bento County Solidarity Network California (sbcsolidaritynetwork.org),San Benito County Solidarity Network,Unknown,None identified,None found,Unknown,None identified,"The San Benito County Solidarity Network is a grassroots, volunteer-driven organization focused on immigrant rights in San Benito County, California. There is no publicly available information about their budget, specific funders, or formal nonprofit status. Their website provides a hotline number and resources but does not detail their funding sources.","https://sbcsolidaritynetwork.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/, https://givesanbenito.org/grant-seekers, https://benitolink.com/commentary-introducing-the-san-benito-county-solidarity-network-an-immigration-rapid-response-initiative/",
North Bay Rapid Response Network California (northbayop.org),North Bay Organizing Project,$3.66M (2024),"Yield Giving, Tides Foundation, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management",None found,Independent 501c3,EveryAction,"The North Bay Rapid Response Network is a program of the North Bay Organizing Project, a 501(c)(3) organization. The organization has a significant annual budget, with over $3.6 million in revenue in 2024. A major source of funding is a recent $2 million grant from Yield Giving.","https://www.northbayop.org/,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452369887,https://www.northbayop.org/post/north-bay-organizing-project-wins-2-million-award-from-yield-giving,https://app.impala.digital/profile/314318/overview,https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/north-bay-organizing-project-receives-2-million-grant/",
San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network SFILEN (sfilen.org),San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network (SFILEN),"$21.7M (2024) (Revenue of fiscal sponsor, Mission Action Inc.)","United Airlines, Mayor's Office of Housing, Community Development Division (MOH-MOCD)",San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed a $3.5 million supplemental budget appropriation in 2025 to expand coordinated immigration legal services. This funding is administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) via grants to community-based immigration service providers.,Mission Action Inc.,"Donation platform used, but specific platform not identified","The San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network (SFILEN) is a collaborative of 12 immigrant-serving organizations with Mission Action Inc. acting as the anchor agency and likely fiscal sponsor. The network receives significant government funding from the City of San Francisco, including a $3.5 million appropriation in 2025. A major corporate funder is United Airlines, which provided a $1 million grant in 2018.","https://sfilen.org/about/,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942919302,https://www.sf.gov/news-mayor-lurie-signs-ordinance-to-provide-35-million-for-expanded-coordinated-immigrant-legal-services,https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-airlines-announces-1-million-grant-to-support-immigrant-legal-advocacy-300702141.html,https://www.tides.org/funds-initiatives/immigrants-belong-fund-grantees/",
San Mateo County Rapid Response Network California,San Mateo County Rapid Response Network,"$2,031,451 (2024)","Silicon Valley Community Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation, The Grove Foundation",San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved funding from September 2018 through August 2022.,Faith in Action Bay Area,GiveLively,"The San Mateo County Rapid Response Network is a program of its fiscal sponsor, Faith in Action Bay Area, which has an annual budget of over $2 million. The network receives funding from private foundations like the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and The San Francisco Foundation, as well as from the San Mateo County government.","https://www.faithinactionba.org/rapid-response, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942716470, https://www.svcf.org/grants-catalog/grantees-list/housing-2024-grantees, https://sff.org/sanctuary-and-survival-how-faith-in-action-bay-area-provides-a-critical-lifeline-for-immigrants/, https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/community-engagement-efforts, https://www.zeffy.com/grant-programs/77-0108124_to_support_faith_in_action_bay_areas_fiaba_int_7l7dv2, https://secure.givelively.org/donate/faith-in-action-bay-area/sanctuary-legal-defense-fund",
Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice Empowerment Santa Clara (amigoscenter.com),Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment,"$7,709,912 (2024)",S.H. Cowell Foundation,"The City of San Jose allocated $1 million to immigrant defense organizations, including Amigos de Guadalupe, in its 2025-26 budget. Santa Clara County provides a majority of the Rapid Response Network's $580,000 annual budget and is dedicating another $5 million across similar organizations countywide.",Independent 501c3,None identified,"Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment has a significant annual budget, with over $7.7 million in revenue reported for 2024. The organization receives substantial government funding from the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County. The S.H. Cowell Foundation is a major funder, having provided over $4.7 million in grants since 2012.","https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770555838, https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-allocates-money-for-immigrant-defense/, https://shcowell.org/amigos-de-guadalupe/, https://www.amigoscenter.com/",
Your Allied Rapid Response Santa Cruz County (santacruzrapidresponse.org),Your Allied Rapid Response Santa Cruz County,Unknown,None identified,None found,Unknown,None identified,"Your Allied Rapid Response Santa Cruz County appears to be a volunteer-powered organization with no readily identifiable major funders, government funding, or public fundraising campaigns on major platforms. The organization's website suggests the possibility of a fiscal sponsor for tax-deductible donations, but the sponsor is not named.","https://santacruzrapidresponse.org/, https://santacruzrapidresponse.org/donate/",
Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Network Los Angeles California,Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Network,$6.6M (2024),Conrad N. Hilton Foundation,"Proposed budget of $261,878 from the L.A. REPAIR Program for rental assistance and peace-building activities in Boyle Heights.",Proyecto Pastoral,None identified,"The Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Network (BHIRN) is a program of its fiscal sponsor, Proyecto Pastoral. Funding for BHIRN appears to be primarily sourced through grants and government funding awarded to Proyecto Pastoral. No dedicated fundraising platforms for BHIRN were identified.","https://www.proyectopastoral.org/bhirn,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/953213958,https://www.hiltonfoundation.org/grant/proyecto-pastoral/,https://repair.lacity.gov/bh",
New Haven Immigrants Connecticut (linktr.ee/NHVimmigrants),New Haven Immigrants Coalition,"$521,280 (2024) (for fiscal sponsor Junta for Progressive Action)",None identified,"In 2018, government grants composed 38% ($195,857) of fiscal sponsor Junta for Progressive Action's total contributions.",Junta for Progressive Action,Givebutter,"New Haven Immigrants Coalition is a community-led network fiscally sponsored by Junta for Progressive Action. The coalition raises funds through the Givebutter platform. Its fiscal sponsor, Junta for Progressive Action, had a revenue of $521,280 in 2024 and has historically received significant government funding.","https://givebutter.com/lOSJlq,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237066862,https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/junta-for-progressive-action/",
Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation Kansas City Missouri,Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation,"$438,658 (2024)","Health Forward Foundation / Health Care Foundation of Greater KC, Hispanic Federation, Kansas Health Foundation",None found,Independent 501c3,FastAction,"Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR) is a 501(c)(3) organization with a reported revenue of $438,658 in 2024. The organization is primarily funded by foundation grants, with major contributions from the Health Forward Foundation, Hispanic Federation, and Kansas Health Foundation. AIRR utilizes the FastAction platform for online donations and does not appear to have any direct government funding.","https://airrkc.org/,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/474636795,https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/advocates-for-immigration-rights-and-reconciliatio,474636795/",
STL Rapid Response Coalition St Louis Missouri,STL Rapid Response Coalition,Unknown,James S. McDonnell Foundation (to Regional Response Team),None found,Ashrei,None identified,"The STL Rapid Response Coalition operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Ashrei, which had a revenue of $382,911 in 2024. The MICA Project is also involved in coordinating the coalition's efforts. While a major foundation grant was identified for a similarly named regional entity, a direct link to the STL Rapid Response Coalition could not be confirmed.","https://stlrapidresponse.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/475536797, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821503506, https://regionalresponseteam.org/",
CiMA Asheville North Carolina (facebook.com/cimawnc),Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Accion (CIMA),Unknown,"Dogwood Health Trust, Third Wave Fund, ZSR Foundation, Proteus Fund","Buncombe County: $36,729 (2021)",Unknown,ActBlue,"CiMA Asheville is funded by a combination of private foundations and local government grants. The organization's official website is currently down, but their Facebook page is active. They have received grants for various community support programs, including early childhood education and COVID-19 relief.","https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/830590696/202143199349103474/full, https://www.thirdwavefund.org/2024, https://zsr.org/news/zsr-announces-community-based-strategy-grantees/, https://www.proteusfund.org/grant/companerosinmigrantesdelasmontanasenaccion/, https://www.buncombenc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2645/FY2021-Early-Childhood-Education-and-Development-Fund-Grant-Award-Recipients-PDF, https://www.facebook.com/cimawnc/posts/share-this-information-to-help-us-continue-keeping-each-other-safe-%EF%B8%8F247-communit/742086588332140/, https://tzedeksocialjusticefund.org/celebrating-tzedek-grantees-companeros-inmigrantes-de-las-montanas-en-accion/",
El Pueblo Unido Atlantic City New Jersey,El Pueblo Unido of Atlantic City,"$64,715 (2021)",Atlantic City Community Fund,"Agreement with the City of Atlantic City (adopted January 29, 2025)",Independent 501c3,GoFundMe,"El Pueblo Unido of Atlantic City is a 501(c)(3) organization with a reported revenue of $64,715 in 2021. The organization receives funding from the Atlantic City Community Fund and has an agreement with the City of Atlantic City. They also use GoFundMe for fundraising.","https://www.gofundme.com/f/ElPuebloUnido-ImmigrantCommunityDefenseFund,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/843950009,https://www.accommunityfund.org/grants,https://www.acnj.gov/pages/awarded-contracts",
SOL Hotline Jersey City New Jersey,Spirit of Liberation - Jersey City,Unknown,None identified,None found,Unknown,Fundrazr,"Spirit of Liberation - Jersey City (SOL JC) is a grassroots organization that evolved from Solidarity Jersey City. The organization is focused on direct action and political education, particularly concerning immigrant rights and anti-ICE activities. Funding appears to be primarily from grassroots fundraising, and there is no evidence of major foundation or government funding, or that it is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.","https://fundrazr.com/chops4change,https://www.instagram.com/sol.jerseycity/,https://www.facebook.com/solidarity.jerseycity/",
BIRDwatch Buffalo New York,Buffalo Immigrant and Refugee Leadership Team Inc.,$59K (2024),Catholic Campaign for Human Development,None found,"VOICE-Buffalo (initially), now Independent 501c3",None identified,"The organization, officially named Buffalo Immigrant and Refugee Leadership Team Inc. (BILT), operates on a modest annual budget, with revenues of $59,380 in the most recent fiscal year. It was established with initial start-up funding from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and was fiscally sponsored by VOICE-Buffalo before becoming an independent 501(c)(3). No major foundation or government grants were identified in the research.","https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/820878797, https://biltbuffalo.org/history/",
Flood The Streets NYC New York City,Flood The Streets NYC / Within Our Lifetime,Unknown,"Elias Foundation, Kiblawi Foundation (as funders of Wespac Foundation)",None found,Wespac Foundation (for Within Our Lifetime),Donations are processed through Wespac Foundation.,"The name ""Flood The Streets NYC"" does not appear to correspond to a formal organization. Instead, it is a slogan and campaign closely associated with the New York City-based pro-Palestinian activist group, Within Our Lifetime (WOL). Within Our Lifetime is not an independent 501(c)(3) organization but operates under the fiscal sponsorship of the Wespac Foundation, which processes donations on its behalf.","https://www.instagram.com/floodthestreetsnyc/, https://wolpalestine.com/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/262441832, https://www.timesofisrael.com/donations-to-major-pro-palestinian-groups-go-through-this-jewish-chaired-ny-nonprofit/, https://wespac.org/",
Rochester Rapid Response Network New York,Rochester Rapid Response Network,Unknown,None identified,None found,Unknown,GoFundMe,"The Rochester Rapid Response Network is a grassroots mutual aid organization that relies on community support and online fundraising platforms like GoFundMe to assist immigrants facing detention or deportation. They do not appear to have formal 501c3 status, a dedicated annual budget, or receive funding from large foundations or government entities.","https://rocrapidresponse.wordpress.com/, https://www.facebook.com/RocRRN/, https://www.gofundme.com/f/community-support-needed-for-vulnerable-family",
Ulster Immigrant Defense Network New York (ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org),Ulster Immigrant Defense Network,"$619,897 (2024)","Dyson Foundation, Ellis L. Phillips Foundation, Bloomfield Family Foundation, Novo Foundation","City of Kingston ARPA Nonprofit Services Grant (up to $25,000), New York State operational grant ($25,000 in 2023), Ulster County Non-Profit Recovery and Resilience Grant (2022).",Independent 501c3,"GoFundMe, Zeffy","Ulster Immigrant Defense Network is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with an annual budget of over $600,000. The organization is funded through a combination of foundation grants, government funding, and individual donations. Major funders include the Dyson Foundation, Ellis L. Phillips Foundation, and the Bloomfield Family Foundation.","https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/850854210, https://dysonfoundation.org/grants_profiles/ulster-immigrant-defense-network/, https://ellislphillipsfoundation.org/grant/ulster-immigrant-defense-network/, https://www.bloomfieldfamilyfound.org/post/p-ear, https://www.gofundme.com/f/ulster-immigration-defense-network, https://engagekingston.com/arpa-nonprofit-grant-award",
CASA San Jose Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (casasanjose.org),CASA San Jose,$3.7M (2025),"The Heinz Endowments, Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation, Urban Institute, Opportunity Fund, The Pittsburgh Foundation","$26,000 from UPMC Health Benefits, Inc. through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (2025)",Independent 501c3,"GoFundMe, Give Big Pittsburgh, Zeffy","CASA San Jose has a diverse funding base that includes major foundations, government grants, and individual donations. The organization has seen significant growth in revenue in recent years, with a reported revenue of $3.7 million in 2025. Key funders include The Heinz Endowments, the Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation, and the Opportunity Fund.","https://casasanjose.org/en/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/464729004, https://www.zeffy.com/grant-programs/23-1352178_substance_use_harm_reduction, https://www.urban.org/projects/catalyst-grant-program/casa-san-jose, https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2023/05/18/heinz-endowments-announces-11m-grants.html, https://theopportunityfund.org/portfolio/casa-san-jose/, https://senatorfontana.com/sen-fontana-announces-nearly-6-5-million-in-neighborhood-assistance-funding, https://www.gofundme.com/f/casa-san-jose039s-2018-soa-watch-trip, https://www.givebigpittsburgh.com/organizations/casa-san-jose",
Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (pirclaw.org),Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center,"$1,850,011 (2024)","Pennsylvania IOLTA, Philadelphia Bar Foundation","Pennsylvania IOLTA Grant ($444,483 for 2025-2026)",Independent 501c3,None identified,"The Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (PIRC) is a financially stable organization with an annual revenue of over $1.8 million in 2024. A significant portion of its funding comes from government-related sources like the Pennsylvania IOLTA program, and it has long-term support from foundations like the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. The organization is transparent with its financial information, making it readily accessible to the public.","https://www.pirclaw.org/about/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232851213, https://www.paiolta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-26-IOLTA-Grant-Awards-amended-Dec-2025.pdf, https://www.philabarfoundation.org/nonprofit_partner/pennsylvania-immigration-resource-center, https://www.pirclaw.org/donate/",
Alliance to mobilize our resistance AMOR Rhode Island (amorri.org),Alliance to mobilize our resistance AMOR Rhode Island,"$207,735 (2024)","Haymarket People's Fund, Rhode Island Foundation, Tides Foundation, Point32 Health Foundation, Unitarian Universalist Association Funding Program, Tufts Health Plan Foundation",None found,Independent 501c3,"ActBlue, GoFundMe, Givebutter","Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance (AMOR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a reported revenue of $207,735 in 2024. The organization is primarily funded by a mix of left-of-center foundations, including the Haymarket People's Fund, the Rhode Island Foundation, and the Tides Foundation. AMOR also utilizes online fundraising platforms like ActBlue, GoFundMe, and Givebutter for grassroots donations, but no direct government funding was identified.","https://amorri.org/about-us/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/873652516, https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/alliance-to-mobilize-our-resistance-amor/, https://secure.actblue.com/directory/RI/org, https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-amor, https://givebutter.com/amor-community-fund-for-detainees",
Vecindarios901 Memphis Tennessee,Vecindarios901,"$901,845 (2024)","Tennessee Bar Foundation, GiVE 365, Arkansas Community Foundation Inc., Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc., Salant Family Foundation Trust",None found,Advocates for Immigrant Rights,"Cash App: $vecindarios, Venmo: @vecindarios901","Vecindarios901 is a grassroots organization fiscally sponsored by Advocates for Immigrant Rights. The most recent annual revenue for their fiscal sponsor was $901,845 in 2024. Major funders include the Tennessee Bar Foundation, the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, and the Arkansas Community Foundation.","https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2767/353643_-_vecindarios901_-_353643.pdf, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832194896, https://www.tnbarfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Grant-Recipients-and-Awards.pdf, https://www.give365memphis.org/protecting-communities, https://www.instrumentl.com/990-report/advocates-for-immigrant-rights, https://www.instagram.com/vecindarios901/?hl=en, https://www.threads.com/@itsracheldavis/post/DQZi3EckcFv/donate-to-the-bail-fund-cashapp-vecindarios-venmo-vecindarios",
Rapid Response Network of Kern California (rapidresponsekern.com),Rapid Response Network of Kern California,Not found,Unknown,"Dante Ayala ($60), Cathy Colloff ($500), Mary Lynn Crandall ($100), Douglas Pillsbury ($100)",None found,Unknown,GoFundMe,"UFW Foundation, ACLU SoCal","The Rapid Response Network of Kern is a volunteer-based organization that supports immigrants in Kern County, California. The organization's primary funding source appears to be a GoFundMe campaign called the 'Kern Freedom Fund,' which is used to pay for immigration bonds for individuals detained at the Mesa Verde Detention Center. The network collaborates with other organizations, including the UFW Foundation and ACLU SoCal.","https://www.rapidresponsekern.com/, https://www.gofundme.com/f/kern-freedom-fund, https://ufwfoundation.org/right/kern-county-rapid-response-network/",
North Bay Rapid Response Network California (northbayop.org),North Bay Organizing Project,45-2369887,"$3,657,543 (2024)",Unknown,None found,North Bay Organizing Project,Give Lively,"Marin Rapid Response Network, Stand Together Contra Costa, San Francisco Rapid Response Network, San Mateo County Rapid Response Network, Santa Clara County Rapid Response Network, Alameda County: Centro Legal de la Raza, Centro del Pueblo Rapid Response Network (Humboldt County), Kern County Rapid Response Network, Monterey Rapid Response Network (Monterey County), Sacramento Rapid Response Network, Santa Cruz County: Your Allied Rapid Response Network & Pajaro Valley Rapid Response, Valley Watch Rapid Response Network, Los Angeles Raids and Rapid Response Network, Immigrant Defenders Law Center Rapid Response Legal Resource Hotline, San Diego Rapid Response Network, Inland Coalition For Immigrant Justice – Emergency Response Network, ÓRALE (City of Long Beach), Orange County Rapid Response Network, 805 Immigrant Rapid Response Network","The North Bay Rapid Response Network is a program of the North Bay Organizing Project, which acts as its fiscal sponsor. The organization has a significant annual budget, but specific major funders and government grants were not readily identifiable through public databases. The network is part of a larger coalition of rapid response networks throughout California.","https://www.northbayop.org/nbrrn, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452369887, https://secure.givelively.org/donate/north-bay-organizing-project/north-bay-rapid-response-network",
San Benito County Solidarity Network California (sbcsolidaritynetwork.org),San Benito County Solidarity Network,Not found,Unknown,No major funders were explicitly identified. The organization appears to be primarily volunteer-driven and funded through community donations.,None found,Unknown,ActBlue,"California Rapid Response Network, California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance (CIYJA), Monterey County Solidarity Network","The San Benito County Solidarity Network is a grassroots, volunteer-driven organization focused on immigrant rights and rapid response to immigration enforcement in San Benito County. There is no evidence of major institutional funding, government contracts, or a formal 501(c)(3) status. Their funding appears to be derived from community support and local fundraising efforts.","https://sbcsolidaritynetwork.org/, https://www.ccijustice.org/carrn, https://givesanbenito.org/grant-seekers, https://www.facebook.com/montereypeaceandjusticecenter/posts/appreciating-our-tri-county-leaders-for-reaffirming-their-commitment-to-immigran/1130785185742342/",
Your Allied Rapid Response Santa Cruz County California (santacruzrapidresponse.org),Your Allied Rapid Response Santa Cruz County,Not found,Unknown,None found,None found,Unknown,Custom donation form on website (Gravity Forms with Stripe),"Pajaro Valley Rapid Response, California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ), Community Action Board, Pajaro Valley Collaborative","Your Allied Rapid Response (YARR) is a volunteer-powered organization in Santa Cruz County that documents ICE activity and provides resources to immigrants. It is part of the California Raids and Rapid Response Network. The organization is not a registered 501(c)(3) and likely operates under a fiscal sponsor, but the sponsor's name is not publicly available. Funding information is not publicly disclosed, and the organization appears to rely on individual donations through its website.","https://santacruzrapidresponse.org/, https://santacruzrapidresponse.org/donate/, https://www.ccijustice.org/carrn",
VC Defensa Migrawatch Ventura California (vcdefensa.org),VC Defensa Migrawatch Ventura California,Not found,Unknown,No major foundation or individual funders were identified. Funding appears to be primarily from individual donors through online fundraising campaigns.,None found,Unknown,"Givebutter, GoFundMe","Coalition of local organizations, Friends of Fieldworkers","VC Defensa Migrawatch Ventura California is a grassroots coalition of local organizations in Ventura County focused on protecting the rights of immigrants and refugees. The organization does not appear to be an independent 501(c)(3) entity, as no IRS Form 990 filings were found. This suggests that VC Defensa likely operates under a fiscal sponsor, although the identity of the sponsor could not be determined through this investigation. The organization's funding appears to be primarily derived from individual contributions through online platforms such as Givebutter and GoFundMe.","https://vcdefensa.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits, https://maps.foundationcenter.org, https://www.instrumentl.com/browse-grants, https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/la-defensa/, https://givebutter.com/sFm5Ex, https://vidanewspaper.com/2025/11/19/oxnard-approves-funds-to-defend-immigrants/, https://www.kclu.org/2025-08-26/ventura-county-says-no-to-aid-for-undocumented-county-residents-impacted-by-immigration-enforcement, https://keyt.com/news/top-stories/2025/08/12/local-activists-join-forces-at-ventura-county-board-of-supervisors-meeting-following-the-recent-ice-raids/, https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-maria-laura-henry-and-their-unborn-baby, https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-detained-mother-of-four-and-her-family",
Indy Rapid Response Indianapolis Indiana (instagram.com/indyrapidresponse),Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance Inc.,81-1067948,"$107,716 (2024)","Indianapolis Foundation Inc. ($6,000), World Education Services Inc. ($100,000)",None found,Central Indiana Community Foundation,Donorbox,"Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance, Communities Not Cages Indiana Coalition","Indy Rapid Response is a program of the Indiana Undocumented Youth Alliance Inc., which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The organization is primarily funded through grants from foundations such as the Indianapolis Foundation Inc. and World Education Services Inc. They also utilize online fundraising platforms like Donorbox to solicit donations. The organization has a fiscal sponsor, the Central Indiana Community Foundation.","https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/811067948, https://www.instrumentl.com/990-report/indiana-undocumented-youth-alliance-inc, https://givingcompass.org/nonprofit/indiana-undocumented-youth-alliance, https://donorbox.org/donateiuya-2",
We Help NOLA New Orleans Louisiana (wehelpnola.com),WeHelp NOLA,Not found,Unknown,"United Way of Southeast Louisiana, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Goldring Family Foundation, Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation, 504HealthNet",None found,Unknown,"Givebutter, Mightycause","United Way of Southeast Louisiana, Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Goldring Family Foundation, Restaurant Workers' Community Foundation, 504HealthNet","We Help NOLA appears to be a small, locally-focused organization that is primarily funded through a combination of grants from local foundations and community fundraising. They have successfully secured grants from organizations like the United Way of Southeast Louisiana and Louisiana Healthcare Connections. Their website also lists several foundation partners, indicating a network of support within the local community.","https://www.wehelpnola.com/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/, https://maps.foundationcenter.org/, https://www.unitedwaysela.org/united-united-way-announces-155000-in-grants-to-address-youth-mental-health-13-orleans-parish-nonprofits-selected-for-second-year-of-resolve-nola-impact-grants/, https://www.louisianahealthconnect.com/newsroom/louisiana-healthcare-connections-announces-grant-winners.html, https://www.wehelpnola.com/history, https://givebutter.com/wehelpnola, https://www.mightycause.com/organization/wehelpnola",
Resistencia en Accion Hotline Mercer New Jersey,Resistencia En Accion Nj Inc,47-0986640,"$199,017 (2024)","New Jersey Civic Information Consortium A NJ Nonprofit Corporation ($120,000), National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) ($30,000), National Day Laborer Organizing Network ($21,000), Community Foundation for Greater New Haven ($22,000)",None found,Independent 501c3,"Zeffy, GoFundMe","National Domestic Workers Alliance, National Day Laborer Organizing Network, New Jersey Civic Information Consortium, Community Foundation for Greater New Haven","Resistencia en Accion NJ is a grassroots nonprofit organization focused on immigrant and worker rights in New Jersey, operating under the legal name Resistencia En Accion Nj Inc. The organization is primarily funded through grants from various foundations, including the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium and the National Domestic Workers Alliance. They also utilize online platforms like Zeffy and GoFundMe for fundraising.","https://resistenciaenaccionnj.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/470986640, https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/unidad-latina-en-accion-nj,470986640/, https://njcivicinfo.org/december-2024-grant-round/, https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/rapid-response-emergency-fund, https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-resistencia-en-accion-njs-fight-for-human-rights",
Cosecha x DIRE Rapid Response Hotline North Central New Jersey,Cosecha and DIRE (a program of Churches Improving Communities),45-2053473,"$349,215 (2024)","Churches Improving Communities is funded through grants, individual, church, and corporate donations. Cosecha is funded by individual donors.",None found,DIRE is a program of Churches Improving Communities. Cosecha receives donations through ActBlue Charities.,"ActBlue, PayPal","Cosecha, DIRE, New Labor, Wind of the Spirit, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)","Cosecha x DIRE Rapid Response Hotline North Central New Jersey is a collaboration between two distinct entities: Cosecha, a national immigrant rights movement, and DIRE (Deportation & Immigration Response Equipo), a program of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Churches Improving Communities. DIRE's fiscal sponsor is Churches Improving Communities (legal name: Classis Of New Brunswick Community Development Corporation), which had a revenue of $349,215 in 2024. Cosecha is a grassroots movement that is funded by individual donors and uses ActBlue for online fundraising.","https://diresupport.org/, https://www.lahuelga.com/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452053473, https://diresupport.org/donate/, https://secure.actblue.com/donate/luchemos, https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/movimiento-cosecha/",
New Mexico Migra Watch Hotline New Mexico,New Mexico Migra Watch Hotline,Not found,Unknown,"Center for Civic Action, Center for Civic Policy",None found,Center for Civic Policy,GoFundMe,"NM Dream Team, Center for Civic Policy, Dreams in Action NM, New Mexico Immigrant Law Center","The New Mexico Migra Watch Hotline is a program of the NM Dream Team, which is fiscally sponsored by the Center for Civic Policy. This indicates a close operational and financial relationship between these entities. Funding appears to come from a mix of grassroots fundraising (GoFundMe) and grants from other nonprofit organizations. There is no evidence of direct government funding for the hotline.","https://sharenm.org/new-mexico-migra-watch-hotline/nm-migra-watch-immigrant-hotline, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/273303237, https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/dreams-in-action-nm/, https://sourcenm.com/2025/07/15/nm-immigrant-protectors-stress-know-your-rights-as-funding-boost-supercharges-ice/, https://nmoutside.com/grant_recipients/new-mexico-dream-team-nmdt/, https://www.gofundme.com/f/migra-watch",
Report ICE Hotline NYC New York,Immigrant Defense Project,13-2612524,"$66,957,202 (2024)",MacArthur Foundation,None found,Fund for the City of New York,"Donorbox, ActBlue, GoFundMe","Center for Constitutional Rights, National Immigration Law Center, National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild, Comm/Unity","The 'Report ICE Hotline NYC New York' is not a formal organization, but a service provided by a network of organizations, with the Immigrant Defense Project (IDP) as a key player. IDP is fiscally sponsored by the Fund for the City of New York, which makes it difficult to isolate funding specifically for IDP. The majority of funding information is tied to the fiscal sponsor.","https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/, https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.org/donate/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/132612524, https://www.macfound.org/grantee/fund-for-the-city-of-new-york-46096/, https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/immigrant-defense-project-idp/, https://donorbox.org/defending-immigrant-rights-together, https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dkdaca, https://www.gofundme.com/f/alex-pretti-is-an-american-hero",
South Central Pennsylvania Response Team Hotline,Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center,23-2851213,"$1,499,630 (2023)",Unknown,None found,Independent 501c3,Unknown,"Pennsylvania Immigration Coalition, Free Migration Project, CAIR Philadelphia, SEIU, New Working Majority, Villanova University, Casa de Cultura, Compass Immigration Legal Services, Community Justice Project, Center for Integration and Migrant Support, Immigrant Rights Action, ACLU Pennsylvania","The South Central Pennsylvania Response Team Hotline appears to be a program of the Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (PIRC), an independent 501(c)(3) organization. PIRC has an annual budget of approximately $1.5 million. While specific major funders and government grants were not identified through this investigation, PIRC is part of a network of immigrant advocacy organizations. Further research into PIRC's specific grantors and individual donors would be necessary to create a complete funding profile.","https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232851213, https://www.influencewatch.org/organization/pennsylvania-immigration-coalition-pic/, https://www.pirclaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Pennsylvania-Immigration-Resource-Center-PDC-2022.pdf",
Poder VA Rapid Response Hotline Virginia,Legal Aid Justice Center,54-0884513,"$9,594,068 (2024)","Borealis Philanthropy, Pew Charitable Trusts, Public Welfare Foundation, Southern Poverty Law Center, Virginia Law Foundation ($25,000)","City of Charlottesville, County of Albemarle, County of Arlington, County of Dinwiddie, County of Fairfax, County of Fluvanna, County of New Kent, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Virginia Law Foundation: $25,000",Independent 501c3,GoFundMe,"Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, RISE for Youth, Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis, New Virginia Majority, Virginia Educators United, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Virginia AFL-CIO, Southerners on New Ground, Democratic Socialists of America","Poder VA is a community defense campaign and rapid response network, operating as a project of the Legal Aid Justice Center, an independent 501(c)(3) organization. The Legal Aid Justice Center is funded through a combination of government grants, foundation support, and individual donations. While a search on USAspending.gov did not yield direct federal awards, information from other sources indicates funding from various local and state government entities.","https://www.justice4all.org/rapid-response-toolkit/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/540884513, https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/legal-aid-justice-center/, https://www.usaspending.gov/, https://www.gofundme.com/f/uva-bme-fundraiser-for-black-lives, https://www.gofundme.com/f/freeomarinrva, https://vsb.org/Site/Site/news/newsitems/20250716-law-foundation-grants.aspx",
Immigrant Defense Network Hotline St Peter Mankato Minnesota,Immigrant Defense Network,83-1380358,"$4,091,928 (2024)","Bush Foundation ($995,000 in 2025)",None found,COPAL Education Fund,Online donations accepted via website,"COPAL Education Fund, and a network of over 90 nonprofits, grassroots groups, and advocates across Minnesota.","The Immigrant Defense Network is not an independent 501(c)(3) organization, but rather a project of its fiscal sponsor, COPAL Education Fund. All funding for the Immigrant Defense Network is processed through COPAL Education Fund. A major funder is the Bush Foundation, which provided a significant grant to establish the network.","https://immigrantdefensenetwork.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/, https://www.bushfoundation.org/organizations/copal-education-fund/",
Monarca Rapid Response Hotline Twin Cities Minnesota,Monarca Rapid Response Hotline,Not found,"$1,330,506 (2024) for Tending the Soil MN, the coalition that includes Monarca's fiscal sponsor","Ford Foundation, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation","City of Minneapolis: $250,000 (forgivable loan to Tending the Soil MN)",Unidos MN Education Fund,GiveMN.org,"Unidos MN, Tending the Soil, Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en la Lucha (CTUL), Inquilinxs Unidxs por Justicia | Renters United for Justice, New Justice Project, SEIU Local 26","Monarca Rapid Response Hotline is not an independent 501(c)(3) organization but rather a program of its fiscal sponsor, Unidos MN Education Fund. Unidos MN is a member of the Tending the Soil MN coalition, which has received substantial funding from major foundations and government entities. Therefore, Monarca's funding is indirectly sourced from the grants and contributions made to this larger coalition.","https://monarcamn.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/, https://movement.vote/blog/2026-01-08-minnesota-mvp-partners-standing-up-in-solidarity/, https://www.givemn.org/donate/Navigatemn, https://tendingthesoil.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/882935196, https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/RCA/11540, https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grants-database/tending-the-soil-mn-153316/, https://spmcf.org/blog/civic-engagement-grants",
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Subject,Organization Name,Annual Budget,Major Funders,Government Funding,Fiscal Sponsor,Fundraising Platforms,Key Findings,Sources,Error
United We Dream - National immigrant youth organization (unitedwedream.org),United We Dream,$22.35M (2023),"Ford Foundation, Four Freedoms Fund, Open Society Foundations, Tides Foundation, United Therapeutics, Little Sisters of the Poor",None found,Independent 501c3,ActBlue,"United We Dream is a major immigrant rights organization with substantial funding from large foundations, including the Ford Foundation. The organization actively raises money through the ActBlue platform and has a significant annual revenue, indicating a strong and diverse funding base. No evidence of direct government funding was discovered during this research.","https://unitedwedream.org/,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/462216565,https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grants-database/united-we-dream-network-inc-147489/,https://fourfreedomsfund.org/,https://secure.actblue.com/directory/DC/org?page=28,https://www.opensecrets.org/outside-spending/detail/2024?cmte=United+We+Dream&tab=donors",
CHIRLA - Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles (chirla.org),Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles (CHIRLA),"$31,031,530 (2022)","Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Tides Foundation","$35 million from the State of California (2023-2024) and a $250,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security (2021-2023).",Independent 501c3,"ActBlue, GoFundMe, Funraise","CHIRLA is a major immigrant rights organization with a substantial annual budget, primarily funded through government grants and foundations. The organization is heavily involved in advocacy and legal services, and utilizes multiple online platforms for fundraising.","https://www.chirla.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/954421521, https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/, https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants, https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/california-funds-736m-to-anti-deportation-groups-sparking-gop-audit-demand-human-rights-immigration-raids-protests-los-angeles-trump-administration, https://www.usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_21CICET00204_7003, https://secure.actblue.com/directory/CA/org?page=9, https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-long-run-for-the-community-in-support-of-immigrant-rights, https://donate2chirla.funraise.org/",
CASA Maryland - wearecasa.org - immigrant advocacy organization,CASA de Maryland,$21.4M (2024),"Ford Foundation, Various other foundations","CASA de Maryland receives significant government funding, totaling over $8.2 million in the 2024 fiscal year. This includes state funding from Maryland and federal grants.",Independent 501c3,"FastAction, Crypto for Charity","CASA de Maryland is a large immigrant rights organization with a diverse funding base and an annual budget exceeding $21 million. The organization receives substantial funding from government grants and private foundations, with the Ford Foundation being a key institutional donor. They utilize modern fundraising platforms, including cryptocurrency donation options, to support their operations.","https://wearecasa.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/521372972, https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grantee/casa-de-maryland/, https://wearecasa.org/2024-annual-report/2024-financials/, https://www.usaspending.gov/award/ASST_NON_95344701_068",
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights ICIRR (icirr.org),Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights,$97.9M (2024),Ford Foundation,Received over $63 million in Illinois taxpayer funds from July 2024 to February 2025 for Illinois Welcoming Centers.,Independent 501c3,Kindful,"The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) has a significant budget, with revenue reaching $97.9M in 2024. The organization receives substantial government funding from the state of Illinois, including over $63 million in a 7-month period for its Welcoming Centers. Major foundation support includes grants from the Ford Foundation.","https://www.icirr.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363783551, https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grants-database/, https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f6462862-f079-11ef-8a8f-b7e45cc7a504.html, https://illinoiscoalitionforimmigrantandrefugeerights-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1242232",
ACLU Immigrants Rights Project - national,ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project,$307M (2025),"Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations",None found,Independent 501c3,None identified,"The ACLU Immigrants' Rights Project is a part of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the ACLU Foundation. The ACLU Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, receives tax-deductible contributions and has major funders like the Ford Foundation and Open Society Foundations. The ACLU, a 501(c)(4) organization, states that it does not receive any government funding.","https://www.aclu.org/issues/immigrants-rights, https://www.aclu.org/about/about-membership/financial-info, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/136213516, https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/newsroom/osi-announces-new-fund-protect-immigrants-rights",
Voces de la Frontera Wisconsin (vdlf.org),"Voces de la Frontera, Inc.","$4,257,352 (2024)",The Joyce Foundation,"City of Madison: $25,000 (2026) for the ""Know Your Rights, Educate Your Community"" program, in partnership with Worker Justice Wisconsin.",Independent 501c3,NGP VAN,Voces de la Frontera is a well-funded organization with a diverse range of funding sources. Their most recent annual revenue was over $4.2 million in 2024. They receive grants from foundations like The Joyce Foundation and government funding from the City of Madison. They utilize the NGP VAN platform for online fundraising.,"https://vdlf.org/about/,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/392010107,https://www.joycefdn.org/grants-database/latest-grants-november-2024,https://vdlf.org/general-donation/,https://www.ngpvan.com/,https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/2025-12-17/community-development-division-awards-2-million-in-crisis-intervention-and",
Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network WAISN (waisn.org),Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network,$3.0M (2024),Inatai Foundation,"In 2024, WAISN and OneAmerica helped secure $25M in state funding to create WA's Welcome Center.",Independent 501c3,Action Network,"The Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) is a major immigrant rights organization in Washington with a multi-million dollar budget. Their 2024 Form 990 shows over $3 million in revenue. They are a 501(c)(3) organization and receive funding from government grants and private foundations, such as the Inatai Foundation.","https://waisn.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/833341588, https://inatai.org/news/grantee/washington-immigrant-solidarity-network-waisn/, https://waisn.org/what-we-do/policy-and-advocacy/policy-milestones/",
Migrant Justice Vermont (migrantjustice.net),Migrant Justice,"$776,131 (2024)",Mellon Foundation,None found,Independent 501c3,"CiviCRM, PayPal","Migrant Justice is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with an annual revenue of approximately $776,131 in 2024. The organization has received a significant multi-year grant from the Mellon Foundation. Fundraising is conducted through their website via CiviCRM and PayPal, but no other major foundation or government funding was identified.","https://migrantjustice.net/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/814176655, https://www.middlebury.edu/alumni-and-families/funding-migrant-justice, https://benandjerrysfoundation.org/vermont-grants/equity-justice/",
LUCE Immigrant Justice Network Massachusetts (lucemass.org),LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts,$2.19M (2024),New World Foundation,"Neighbor to Neighbor Massachusetts Education Fund received a $50,000 grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration's Environmental Justice Capacity Building Grant Program in May 2025.",Neighbor to Neighbor MA Education Fund,None identified,"LUCE Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Neighbor to Neighbor MA Education Fund. The majority of funding appears to come from foundation grants and individual contributions. A recent government grant of $50,000 was awarded to its fiscal sponsor in 2025.","https://www.lucemass.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/43507716, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/131919791/201802269349301965/IRS990ScheduleI, http://990s.foundationcenter.org/990pf_pdf_archive/030/030300865/030300865_201512_990PF.pdf, http://990s.foundationcenter.org/990pf_pdf_archive/030/030300865/030300865_201412_990PF.pdf?_ga=1.215083159.1265744493.1455540321, https://socialinnovationforum.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/2021_Social_Impact_Investment_Guide.pdf, https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-awards-500000-in-environmental-justice-grants",
Florida Rapid Response Alliance RAISE (raise.is),Florida Rapid Response Alliance for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment (RAISE),Unknown,Ford Foundation (via Florida Immigrant Coalition),None found,Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC),None identified,"RAISE is a coalition of immigrant rights organizations and likely does not have its own independent 501(c)(3) status. The Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC), a member of the alliance, is the likely fiscal sponsor and has received significant funding from the Ford Foundation for work that aligns with RAISE's mission.","https://raise.is/,https://www.aclufl.org/rapid-response-alliance-immigrant-safety-and-empowerment-hotline/,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/202123833,https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grants-database/florida-immigrant-coalition-inc-144706/",
Delaware Coalition for Immigrant Justice (dcij.org),Delaware Coalition for Immigrant Justice,Unknown,Laffey-McHugh Foundation (to fiscal sponsor),None found,Network Delaware,Donorbox,"The Delaware Coalition for Immigrant Justice (DCIJ) operates as a fiscally sponsored project of Network Delaware, a registered 501(c)(3) organization. DCIJ utilizes Donorbox for its online fundraising activities. While specific financial details for DCIJ are not individually disclosed, its fiscal sponsor, Network Delaware, reported revenues of $398,831 in 2024. The Laffey-McHugh Foundation awarded a $20,000 grant to Network Delaware in the spring of 2024.","http://dcij.org,https://donorbox.org/dcij,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/611813844,https://laffeymchugh.org/grants/network-delaware",
Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition Oregon (pircoregon.org),Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition,Unknown,None identified,Potential recipient of City of Hillsboro community grants to support the impacts of ICE.,Independent 501c3,"pircoregon.org/donate, Instagram","The Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC) is a grassroots organization that has experienced a significant increase in demand for its services, particularly its hotline, due to heightened ICE activity in Oregon. The organization relies heavily on a large base of volunteers and individual donations to provide legal support, advocacy, and direct assistance to immigrants. While specific major funders are not publicly listed, PIRC's growth and ability to mobilize suggest a strong community-based funding model.","https://pircoregon.org/, https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/27/think-out-loud-portland-immigrant-rights-coalition-trump-ice-arrests-deportations/, https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/Home/Components/News/News/17015/4300",
Juntos Philadelphia (vamosjuntos.org),Juntos,"$641,441 (2024)","Philadelphia Foundation, The Scattergood Foundation, The Paul D. Schurgot Foundation","No direct government funding was identified. However, Juntos receives funding from the Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness, which is supported in part by the City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services.",Independent 501c3,"ActBlue, GoFundMe","Juntos is a 501(c)(3) immigrant rights organization in Philadelphia with an annual budget of over $600,000. The organization is primarily funded through contributions and foundation grants, including from the Philadelphia Foundation and the Community Fund for Immigrant Wellness. Juntos also utilizes online fundraising platforms like ActBlue and GoFundMe.","https://www.vamosjuntos.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/10769538, https://www.philafound.org/press-releases/philadelphia-foundation-announces-2-6-million-in-grants-to-101-nonprofit-organizations/, https://www.scattergoodfoundation.org/community-fund-for-immigrant-wellness-invests-540000-to-support-18-immigrant-serving-organizations-in-greater-philadelphia/, https://secure.actblue.com/donate/vamosjuntos, https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate2juntos",
OC Rapid Response Network Orange County California (ocrapidresponse.org),OC Rapid Response Network,$4.18M (2022),"Open Society Foundations, Weingart Foundation","$303,226 in government contributions reported in 2024.",Haitian Bridge Alliance,Venmo,"The OC Rapid Response Network operates as a coalition of organizations, with the Haitian Bridge Alliance acting as its fiscal sponsor. The organization's funding comes from a combination of government grants, private foundations such as the Open Society Foundations, and individual donations through platforms like Venmo. The most recent comprehensive financial data available is from the 2022 Form 990 filed by the Haitian Bridge Alliance.","https://ocrapidresponse.org/, https://www.ocnonprofitcentral.org/organizations/orange-county-rapid-response-network/financials, https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/newsroom/open-society-announces-1-3-million-to-aid-haitian-and-black-asylum-seekers, https://weingartfnd.org/weingart-foundation-invests-7-7m-to-organizations-on-the-frontlines-of-social-change/",
Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice San Bernardino (ic4ij.org),Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice,"$2,206,265 (2023)","Weingart Foundation, The California Endowment, CIELO Fund, Inland Empire Community Foundation","CalEPA Environmental Justice Action Grant ($300,000 in 2025)",Inland Congregations United for Change,"ActBlue, GoFundMe","The Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice receives significant funding from a variety of sources, including government grants, private foundations, and online fundraising platforms. Their 2023 revenue was over $2.2 million, and they have secured substantial grants for specific projects, such as the Adelanto Just Transition Project and the Adelanto Climate Resilience Project. The organization is fiscally sponsored by Inland Congregations United for Change for at least some of its programs.","https://ic4ij.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/320691500/202531259349303113/full, https://weingartfnd.org/december-2024-grants-and-program-related-investments/, https://www.iegives.org/ic4ij-2023/, https://calepa.ca.gov/ejactiongrants/calepa-ej-grants-program-round-1-awardees/, https://secure.actblue.com/directory/CA/org/D?page=19, https://www.gofundme.com/f/ICIJdeportationdefense",
Colorado Rapid Response Network (coloradorapidresponse.org),Colorado Rapid Response Network,Unknown,American Friends Service Committee (AFSC),None found,American Friends Service Committee (AFSC),None identified,"The Colorado Rapid Response Network appears to operate under the fiscal sponsorship of the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), as it is not a registered 501(c)(3) organization with its own IRS filings. The organization's website is currently down, and no direct funding sources from major foundations or government entities were identified.","https://afsc.org/news/colorado-immigrants-and-allies-unite-keep-families-together, https://www.agefriendlysisters.com/benefits-of-working-with-us",
805 UndocuFund San Luis Obispo California (805undocufund.org),805 UndocuFund,"$293,304 (2024)","City of Santa Barbara, Santa Paula City Council, Weingart Foundation, Tides Foundation, Open Society Foundations","City of Santa Barbara: $100,000 (2025), Santa Paula City Council: $10,000",Independent 501c3,"Qgiv, Bloomerang","805 UndocuFund is an independent 501(c)(3) organization with a reported revenue of $293,304 in 2024. The organization receives funding from a mix of government grants and private foundations, including the City of Santa Barbara, the Weingart Foundation, and the Tides Foundation. They utilize the Qgiv platform for online fundraising.","https://www.805undocufund.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/862230353, https://www.guidestar.org/profile/shared/c19dd16b-d395-4332-a2f1-6c4bf07c474d, https://secure.qgiv.com/for/805undocufundgf/, https://www.independent.com/2025/10/10/city-of-santa-barbara-awards-330000-in-grants-to-immigrant-resources/, https://vccf.org/santa-paula-city-council-approves-funding-for-immigration-services/, https://weingartfnd.org/june-2023-grants-and-program-related-investments/, https://weingartfnd.org/march-2025-grants-and-program-related-investments/, https://www.threads.com/@tidescommunity/post/DGVqWaNpPv6/tides-foundations-crisis-response-fund-is-sending-nearly-600k-to-the-black-la-re, https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2020-4-22-for-immigrant-funders-todays-priority-is-direct-relief-what-about-tomorrow, https://www.noozhawk.com/two-nonprofits-that-help-latinos-receive-total-of-32000-in-grants/",
COPAL Minnesota (copalmn.org),Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina (COPAL) Minnesota,$4.1M (2024),"The Minneapolis Foundation, Tides Foundation, Sixteen Thirty Fund","Audits indicate federal grant funding, but specific grants were not identified.",Independent 501c3 and 501c4,NGP VAN/FastAction,"COPAL Minnesota has experienced rapid financial growth, with revenue increasing from $165,500 in 2019 to over $4 million in 2024. The organization is funded by a combination of major foundations, such as The Minneapolis Foundation, and political funds like the Tides Foundation and Sixteen Thirty Fund. It operates as both a 501(c)(3) for educational activities and a 501(c)(4) for political advocacy, allowing it to engage in a wide range of activities.","https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/831380358, https://www.minneapolisfoundation.org/stories/grant-announcement/building-forward-fund-awards-1-million-in-grants/, https://alphanews.org/who-funds-the-groups-harassing-ice-agents-in-minnesota/, https://copalmn.org/donate/",
MONARCA Minnesota (monarcamn.org),MONARCA Minnesota,"$630,336 (2024)","Tending the Soil Minnesota, New Venture Fund, Amalgamated Charitable Foundation, McKnight Foundation, Ford Foundation, Sixteen Thirty Fund",None found,Unidos Minnesota,GoFundMe (inactive),"MONARCA Minnesota is an immigrant rights organization that operates as an arm of its fiscal sponsor, Unidos Minnesota. The organization's funding comes primarily from foundation grants, with major contributions from Tending the Soil Minnesota, the Ford Foundation, and the Sixteen Thirty Fund. They have also used grassroots fundraising platforms like GoFundMe in the past. No direct government funding was identified.","https://monarcamn.org/about, https://nypost.com/2026/01/10/us-news/minnesota-activist-group-monarca-training-civilians-to-follow-ice-agents-and-is-ramping-up-activities-showing-in-force/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/823888866, https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/tending-the-soil-mn,882935196/, https://alphanews.org/who-funds-the-groups-harassing-ice-agents-in-minnesota/, https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-monarca-fund, https://www.mcknight.org/grants/search-our-grants/",
Siembra NC North Carolina (siembranc.org),Siembra NC,$2.54M (2024),"The Heising-Simons Action Fund, NEO Philanthropy Action Fund, Tides Foundation, Way to Rise, New Venture Fund, Groundswell Fund, Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc, Marguerite Casey Foundation, WINDWARD FUND, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, Arkay Foundation, Penney Family Fund, Laughing Gull Foundation, The Prentice Foundation Inc, Mijente Support Committee",Applied for COVID-19 Response Fund from the City of Winston-Salem in 2020.,Somos Siembra,"GoFundMe, Action Network","Siembra NC is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization with a reported revenue of $2.54 million in 2024. It is fiscally sponsored by Somos Siembra and receives significant funding from a variety of foundations, including The Heising-Simons Action Fund, NEO Philanthropy Action Fund, and the Tides Foundation. The organization also utilizes online fundraising platforms like GoFundMe for specific campaigns.","https://www.siembranc.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/872256899, https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/siembra-nc,872256899/, https://www.carolinajournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Somos-Siembra-990-report-c3-of-Siembra-NC.xlsx, https://www.gofundme.com/f/siembra-nc-help-for-immigrants-re-ice-raids, https://actionnetwork.org/groups/siembranc-2, https://www.cityofws.org/DocumentCenter/View/13845/Siembra-NC",
DIRE Deportation Immigration Response Equipo New Jersey (diresupport.org),DIRE Deportation Immigration Response Equipo New Jersey,$349k (2024),"United Way of Central Jersey, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, PNC Bank Foundation, Provident Bank Foundation, Citizens Bank, Royal Business Bank, Flagstar Foundation, Johnson & Johnson","United States Department of Labor, United States Department of Education, New Jersey Department of Children and Families, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Middlesex County Board of Commissioners, Perth Amboy Office of Economic and Community Development, Woodbridge Township",Churches Improving Communities,GoFundMe,"DIRE (Deportation Immigration Response Equipo) is a program of its fiscal sponsor, Churches Improving Communities, and not an independent 501(c)(3) organization. The majority of its funding comes from government grants and foundations awarded to Churches Improving Communities. The organization also utilizes online fundraising platforms for individual donations.","https://diresupport.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452053473, https://www.uwcj.org/sites/uwcj/files/UWCJ_AR_2024_Website.pdf, https://www.gofundme.com/f/churches-improving-communities",
Orale Long Beach California (orale.org),"Orale Long Beach California (Organizing Rooted in Abolition, Liberation, and Empowerment)",$1M (2023),"Black Alliance for Just Immigration, Black Lives Matter Long Beach, California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, CLUE, Detention Watch Network, Dignity Not Detention, East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice, Filipino Migrant Center, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity, Khmer Girls in Action, Latinos in Action, LB for a Just Economy, Long Beach Residents Empowered, Long Beach Tenants Union, National Immigration Law Center, National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild, Puente, Southeast Asian Anti-Deportation Collective, United Cambodian Community",Long Beach Justice Fund,Community Partners,Network for Good (Bonterra),"Orale Long Beach California is fiscally sponsored by Community Partners, a large nonprofit organization. The organization receives funding from the City of Long Beach through the Long Beach Justice Fund for legal defense services. Their annual budget was approximately $1 million in 2023, and they utilize the Network for Good platform for online fundraising.","https://www.orale.org/, https://communitypartners.org/orale-igniting-a-movement-for-immigrant-justice-and-thriving-communities/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/954302067, https://orale.networkforgood.com/projects/253712-orale-s-rapid-response, https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grants-database/, https://www.tides.org/funds-initiatives/immigrants-belong-fund-grantees/, https://lbpost.com/news/long-beach-immigrant-rights-coalition-rebrands-as-orale-will-continue-empowering-local-immigrant-communities/",
Sacramento Fuel Network (sacfuelnetwork.org),Sacramento Fuel Network,"$760,047 (2024) (for fiscal sponsor)","City of Sacramento, County of Sacramento","City of Sacramento ($500,000 for FY 2022-23, $500,000 for FY 2023-24), Sacramento County ($50,000 in 2025)",California Immigration Project,None identified,"The Sacramento Fuel Network is primarily funded by government grants from the City and County of Sacramento. It operates as a program of the California Immigration Project, which acts as its fiscal sponsor. Delays in receiving city funding have been a challenge for the organization.","https://www.sacfuelnetwork.org/, https://www.saccounty.gov/content/saccounty/us/en/articles/2025-articles/chair-of-the-board-to-fund-emergency-legal-services-.html, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/823039743, https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-not-releasing-money-texas-migrants/44846147, https://www.sacfuelnetwork.org/donate",
Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid DC (dcmigrantmutualaid.com),Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network,Unknown,None identified,None found,Beloved Community Incubator,"Action Network, Bonfire","Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid DC is a network of community organizations and volunteers, not an independent 501(c)(3). It operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Beloved Community Incubator. Funding appears to be primarily from individual donations and merchandise sales.","https://www.dcmigrantmutualaid.org/, https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/official-migrant-solidarity-mutual-aid-network, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/833133482, https://www.belovedcommunityincubator.org/organizing, https://www.capitalimpact.org/programs/co-op-innovation-awards/",
Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity Coalition RISC Virginia (risc-va.org),Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity Coalition,Unknown,None identified,None found,Unknown,None identified,"Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity Coalition (RISC-VA) is a youth-led, grassroots organization that appears to rely on individual donations and community donation drives for funding. No evidence of major foundation grants, government funding, or a dedicated fundraising platform was found. The organization is not listed as a separate entity in ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer, which suggests it may operate under a fiscal sponsor or is not a registered 501(c)(3) organization.","https://www.risc-va.org/, https://www.risc-va.org/about-us, https://www.risc-va.org/whatwedo, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/",
Subject,Organization Name,Annual Budget,Major Funders,Government Funding,Fiscal Sponsor,Fundraising Platforms,Key Findings,Sources,Error
Puente Arizona Phoenix immigrant rights (azcentral.com),Puente Arizona,$829K (2024),"Open Society Foundations, Ford Foundation, Proteus Fund Inc, The Astraea Foundation Inc",None found,Independent 501c3,"ActBlue, EveryAction","Puente Arizona is an independent 501(c)(3) organization with an annual revenue of approximately $829K in 2024. The organization is primarily funded by foundations, including the Open Society Foundations, Ford Foundation, Proteus Fund Inc, and The Astraea Foundation Inc. They also utilize online fundraising platforms like ActBlue and EveryAction for donations.","https://www.puenteaz.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/453697690, https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grants-database/bridge-to-community-health-puente-118575/, https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/newsroom/new-nonprofit-leaders-receive-boost-open-society, https://givingcompass.org/nonprofit/puente, https://secure.actblue.com/directory/AZ",
Stand Together Contra Costa California rapid response,Stand Together Contra Costa,Unknown,"The Y&H Soda Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation, The California Endowment, The East Bay Community Foundation, The Firedoll Foundation, The Richmond Community Foundation, Contra Costa County",Contra Costa County provided $1 million in funding for a legal-aid program.,Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender,ejoinme.org / Greater Giving,"Stand Together Contra Costa is a public-private partnership primarily funded by Contra Costa County and a consortium of philanthropic foundations. The Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender serves as the fiscal sponsor and manager of the program. For online donations, the organization uses the ejoinme.org platform.","https://standtogethercontracosta.org/, https://standtogethercontracosta.org/about/our-funders/, https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=4042, https://ejoinme.org/",
Centro del Pueblo Rapid Response Network Humboldt California,Centro del Pueblo Movimiento Indigena Migrante,"$135,990 (2022)","Third Wave Fund, Humboldt Area Foundation",None found,Independent 501c3,PayPal,"Centro del Pueblo Movimiento Indigena Migrante is a 501(c)(3) organization with a reported revenue of $135,990 in 2022. The organization receives grants from foundations such as the Third Wave Fund and Humboldt Area Foundation. They also solicit donations from the public via PayPal.","https://cdpueblo.com/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/920411172/202311309349202501/full, https://www.thirdwavefund.org/grantees/centro-del-pueblo, https://hafoundation.org/2021/11/04/grant-boosts-immigrant-legal-services-in-humboldt-and-del-norte/",
Multicultural Center of Marin California (multiculturalmarin.org),Multicultural Center of Marin,$1.47M (2025),"Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF), San Francisco-Marin Food Bank, San Francisco Foundation","The Multicultural Center of Marin received a $3,000 grant from the Marin Cultural Association in 2025 and is a partner in a $644,200 grant from the San Rafael Climate Adaptation Planning Collaborative.",Independent 501c3,"Donorbox, Careasy.org","The Multicultural Center of Marin has an annual budget of approximately $1.5-2.5 million, with significant funding from foundations like the Leonard & Beryl Buck Foundation. The organization also receives government funding through grants from local and regional agencies. They utilize online fundraising platforms like Donorbox to solicit individual contributions.","https://multiculturalmarin.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/830485451, https://www.marincounty.gov/news-releases/marin-cultural-association-announces-2025-arts-grants-recipients, https://lci.ca.gov/climate/icarp/grants/docs/20231026-APGP-R1-GranteeProfiles-SanRafael.pdf, https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/canal-welcome-center,830485451/",
San Bento County Solidarity Network California (sbcsolidaritynetwork.org),San Benito County Solidarity Network,Unknown,None identified,None found,Unknown,None identified,"The San Benito County Solidarity Network is a grassroots, volunteer-driven organization focused on immigrant rights in San Benito County, California. There is no publicly available information about their budget, specific funders, or formal nonprofit status. Their website provides a hotline number and resources but does not detail their funding sources.","https://sbcsolidaritynetwork.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/, https://givesanbenito.org/grant-seekers, https://benitolink.com/commentary-introducing-the-san-benito-county-solidarity-network-an-immigration-rapid-response-initiative/",
North Bay Rapid Response Network California (northbayop.org),North Bay Organizing Project,$3.66M (2024),"Yield Giving, Tides Foundation, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management",None found,Independent 501c3,EveryAction,"The North Bay Rapid Response Network is a program of the North Bay Organizing Project, a 501(c)(3) organization. The organization has a significant annual budget, with over $3.6 million in revenue in 2024. A major source of funding is a recent $2 million grant from Yield Giving.","https://www.northbayop.org/,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/452369887,https://www.northbayop.org/post/north-bay-organizing-project-wins-2-million-award-from-yield-giving,https://app.impala.digital/profile/314318/overview,https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/north-bay-organizing-project-receives-2-million-grant/",
San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network SFILEN (sfilen.org),San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network (SFILEN),"$21.7M (2024) (Revenue of fiscal sponsor, Mission Action Inc.)","United Airlines, Mayor's Office of Housing, Community Development Division (MOH-MOCD)",San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed a $3.5 million supplemental budget appropriation in 2025 to expand coordinated immigration legal services. This funding is administered by the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) via grants to community-based immigration service providers.,Mission Action Inc.,"Donation platform used, but specific platform not identified","The San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network (SFILEN) is a collaborative of 12 immigrant-serving organizations with Mission Action Inc. acting as the anchor agency and likely fiscal sponsor. The network receives significant government funding from the City of San Francisco, including a $3.5 million appropriation in 2025. A major corporate funder is United Airlines, which provided a $1 million grant in 2018.","https://sfilen.org/about/,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942919302,https://www.sf.gov/news-mayor-lurie-signs-ordinance-to-provide-35-million-for-expanded-coordinated-immigrant-legal-services,https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/united-airlines-announces-1-million-grant-to-support-immigrant-legal-advocacy-300702141.html,https://www.tides.org/funds-initiatives/immigrants-belong-fund-grantees/",
San Mateo County Rapid Response Network California,San Mateo County Rapid Response Network,"$2,031,451 (2024)","Silicon Valley Community Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation, The Grove Foundation",San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved funding from September 2018 through August 2022.,Faith in Action Bay Area,GiveLively,"The San Mateo County Rapid Response Network is a program of its fiscal sponsor, Faith in Action Bay Area, which has an annual budget of over $2 million. The network receives funding from private foundations like the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and The San Francisco Foundation, as well as from the San Mateo County government.","https://www.faithinactionba.org/rapid-response, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942716470, https://www.svcf.org/grants-catalog/grantees-list/housing-2024-grantees, https://sff.org/sanctuary-and-survival-how-faith-in-action-bay-area-provides-a-critical-lifeline-for-immigrants/, https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/community-engagement-efforts, https://www.zeffy.com/grant-programs/77-0108124_to_support_faith_in_action_bay_areas_fiaba_int_7l7dv2, https://secure.givelively.org/donate/faith-in-action-bay-area/sanctuary-legal-defense-fund",
Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice Empowerment Santa Clara (amigoscenter.com),Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment,"$7,709,912 (2024)",S.H. Cowell Foundation,"The City of San Jose allocated $1 million to immigrant defense organizations, including Amigos de Guadalupe, in its 2025-26 budget. Santa Clara County provides a majority of the Rapid Response Network's $580,000 annual budget and is dedicating another $5 million across similar organizations countywide.",Independent 501c3,None identified,"Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment has a significant annual budget, with over $7.7 million in revenue reported for 2024. The organization receives substantial government funding from the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County. The S.H. Cowell Foundation is a major funder, having provided over $4.7 million in grants since 2012.","https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/770555838, https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-allocates-money-for-immigrant-defense/, https://shcowell.org/amigos-de-guadalupe/, https://www.amigoscenter.com/",
Your Allied Rapid Response Santa Cruz County (santacruzrapidresponse.org),Your Allied Rapid Response Santa Cruz County,Unknown,None identified,None found,Unknown,None identified,"Your Allied Rapid Response Santa Cruz County appears to be a volunteer-powered organization with no readily identifiable major funders, government funding, or public fundraising campaigns on major platforms. The organization's website suggests the possibility of a fiscal sponsor for tax-deductible donations, but the sponsor is not named.","https://santacruzrapidresponse.org/, https://santacruzrapidresponse.org/donate/",
Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Network Los Angeles California,Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Network,$6.6M (2024),Conrad N. Hilton Foundation,"Proposed budget of $261,878 from the L.A. REPAIR Program for rental assistance and peace-building activities in Boyle Heights.",Proyecto Pastoral,None identified,"The Boyle Heights Immigrant Rights Network (BHIRN) is a program of its fiscal sponsor, Proyecto Pastoral. Funding for BHIRN appears to be primarily sourced through grants and government funding awarded to Proyecto Pastoral. No dedicated fundraising platforms for BHIRN were identified.","https://www.proyectopastoral.org/bhirn,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/953213958,https://www.hiltonfoundation.org/grant/proyecto-pastoral/,https://repair.lacity.gov/bh",
New Haven Immigrants Connecticut (linktr.ee/NHVimmigrants),New Haven Immigrants Coalition,"$521,280 (2024) (for fiscal sponsor Junta for Progressive Action)",None identified,"In 2018, government grants composed 38% ($195,857) of fiscal sponsor Junta for Progressive Action's total contributions.",Junta for Progressive Action,Givebutter,"New Haven Immigrants Coalition is a community-led network fiscally sponsored by Junta for Progressive Action. The coalition raises funds through the Givebutter platform. Its fiscal sponsor, Junta for Progressive Action, had a revenue of $521,280 in 2024 and has historically received significant government funding.","https://givebutter.com/lOSJlq,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/237066862,https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/junta-for-progressive-action/",
Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation Kansas City Missouri,Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation,"$438,658 (2024)","Health Forward Foundation / Health Care Foundation of Greater KC, Hispanic Federation, Kansas Health Foundation",None found,Independent 501c3,FastAction,"Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation (AIRR) is a 501(c)(3) organization with a reported revenue of $438,658 in 2024. The organization is primarily funded by foundation grants, with major contributions from the Health Forward Foundation, Hispanic Federation, and Kansas Health Foundation. AIRR utilizes the FastAction platform for online donations and does not appear to have any direct government funding.","https://airrkc.org/,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/474636795,https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/advocates-for-immigration-rights-and-reconciliatio,474636795/",
STL Rapid Response Coalition St Louis Missouri,STL Rapid Response Coalition,Unknown,James S. McDonnell Foundation (to Regional Response Team),None found,Ashrei,None identified,"The STL Rapid Response Coalition operates under the fiscal sponsorship of Ashrei, which had a revenue of $382,911 in 2024. The MICA Project is also involved in coordinating the coalition's efforts. While a major foundation grant was identified for a similarly named regional entity, a direct link to the STL Rapid Response Coalition could not be confirmed.","https://stlrapidresponse.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/475536797, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821503506, https://regionalresponseteam.org/",
CiMA Asheville North Carolina (facebook.com/cimawnc),Compañeros Inmigrantes de las Montañas en Accion (CIMA),Unknown,"Dogwood Health Trust, Third Wave Fund, ZSR Foundation, Proteus Fund","Buncombe County: $36,729 (2021)",Unknown,ActBlue,"CiMA Asheville is funded by a combination of private foundations and local government grants. The organization's official website is currently down, but their Facebook page is active. They have received grants for various community support programs, including early childhood education and COVID-19 relief.","https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/830590696/202143199349103474/full, https://www.thirdwavefund.org/2024, https://zsr.org/news/zsr-announces-community-based-strategy-grantees/, https://www.proteusfund.org/grant/companerosinmigrantesdelasmontanasenaccion/, https://www.buncombenc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2645/FY2021-Early-Childhood-Education-and-Development-Fund-Grant-Award-Recipients-PDF, https://www.facebook.com/cimawnc/posts/share-this-information-to-help-us-continue-keeping-each-other-safe-%EF%B8%8F247-communit/742086588332140/, https://tzedeksocialjusticefund.org/celebrating-tzedek-grantees-companeros-inmigrantes-de-las-montanas-en-accion/",
El Pueblo Unido Atlantic City New Jersey,El Pueblo Unido of Atlantic City,"$64,715 (2021)",Atlantic City Community Fund,"Agreement with the City of Atlantic City (adopted January 29, 2025)",Independent 501c3,GoFundMe,"El Pueblo Unido of Atlantic City is a 501(c)(3) organization with a reported revenue of $64,715 in 2021. The organization receives funding from the Atlantic City Community Fund and has an agreement with the City of Atlantic City. They also use GoFundMe for fundraising.","https://www.gofundme.com/f/ElPuebloUnido-ImmigrantCommunityDefenseFund,https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/843950009,https://www.accommunityfund.org/grants,https://www.acnj.gov/pages/awarded-contracts",
SOL Hotline Jersey City New Jersey,Spirit of Liberation - Jersey City,Unknown,None identified,None found,Unknown,Fundrazr,"Spirit of Liberation - Jersey City (SOL JC) is a grassroots organization that evolved from Solidarity Jersey City. The organization is focused on direct action and political education, particularly concerning immigrant rights and anti-ICE activities. Funding appears to be primarily from grassroots fundraising, and there is no evidence of major foundation or government funding, or that it is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.","https://fundrazr.com/chops4change,https://www.instagram.com/sol.jerseycity/,https://www.facebook.com/solidarity.jerseycity/",
BIRDwatch Buffalo New York,Buffalo Immigrant and Refugee Leadership Team Inc.,$59K (2024),Catholic Campaign for Human Development,None found,"VOICE-Buffalo (initially), now Independent 501c3",None identified,"The organization, officially named Buffalo Immigrant and Refugee Leadership Team Inc. (BILT), operates on a modest annual budget, with revenues of $59,380 in the most recent fiscal year. It was established with initial start-up funding from the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and was fiscally sponsored by VOICE-Buffalo before becoming an independent 501(c)(3). No major foundation or government grants were identified in the research.","https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/820878797, https://biltbuffalo.org/history/",
Flood The Streets NYC New York City,Flood The Streets NYC / Within Our Lifetime,Unknown,"Elias Foundation, Kiblawi Foundation (as funders of Wespac Foundation)",None found,Wespac Foundation (for Within Our Lifetime),Donations are processed through Wespac Foundation.,"The name ""Flood The Streets NYC"" does not appear to correspond to a formal organization. Instead, it is a slogan and campaign closely associated with the New York City-based pro-Palestinian activist group, Within Our Lifetime (WOL). Within Our Lifetime is not an independent 501(c)(3) organization but operates under the fiscal sponsorship of the Wespac Foundation, which processes donations on its behalf.","https://www.instagram.com/floodthestreetsnyc/, https://wolpalestine.com/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/262441832, https://www.timesofisrael.com/donations-to-major-pro-palestinian-groups-go-through-this-jewish-chaired-ny-nonprofit/, https://wespac.org/",
Rochester Rapid Response Network New York,Rochester Rapid Response Network,Unknown,None identified,None found,Unknown,GoFundMe,"The Rochester Rapid Response Network is a grassroots mutual aid organization that relies on community support and online fundraising platforms like GoFundMe to assist immigrants facing detention or deportation. They do not appear to have formal 501c3 status, a dedicated annual budget, or receive funding from large foundations or government entities.","https://rocrapidresponse.wordpress.com/, https://www.facebook.com/RocRRN/, https://www.gofundme.com/f/community-support-needed-for-vulnerable-family",
Ulster Immigrant Defense Network New York (ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org),Ulster Immigrant Defense Network,"$619,897 (2024)","Dyson Foundation, Ellis L. Phillips Foundation, Bloomfield Family Foundation, Novo Foundation","City of Kingston ARPA Nonprofit Services Grant (up to $25,000), New York State operational grant ($25,000 in 2023), Ulster County Non-Profit Recovery and Resilience Grant (2022).",Independent 501c3,"GoFundMe, Zeffy","Ulster Immigrant Defense Network is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with an annual budget of over $600,000. The organization is funded through a combination of foundation grants, government funding, and individual donations. Major funders include the Dyson Foundation, Ellis L. Phillips Foundation, and the Bloomfield Family Foundation.","https://ulsterimmigrantdefensenetwork.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/850854210, https://dysonfoundation.org/grants_profiles/ulster-immigrant-defense-network/, https://ellislphillipsfoundation.org/grant/ulster-immigrant-defense-network/, https://www.bloomfieldfamilyfound.org/post/p-ear, https://www.gofundme.com/f/ulster-immigration-defense-network, https://engagekingston.com/arpa-nonprofit-grant-award",
CASA San Jose Pittsburgh Pennsylvania (casasanjose.org),CASA San Jose,$3.7M (2025),"The Heinz Endowments, Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation, Urban Institute, Opportunity Fund, The Pittsburgh Foundation","$26,000 from UPMC Health Benefits, Inc. through the Neighborhood Assistance Program (2025)",Independent 501c3,"GoFundMe, Give Big Pittsburgh, Zeffy","CASA San Jose has a diverse funding base that includes major foundations, government grants, and individual donations. The organization has seen significant growth in revenue in recent years, with a reported revenue of $3.7 million in 2025. Key funders include The Heinz Endowments, the Scattergood Behavioral Health Foundation, and the Opportunity Fund.","https://casasanjose.org/en/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/464729004, https://www.zeffy.com/grant-programs/23-1352178_substance_use_harm_reduction, https://www.urban.org/projects/catalyst-grant-program/casa-san-jose, https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2023/05/18/heinz-endowments-announces-11m-grants.html, https://theopportunityfund.org/portfolio/casa-san-jose/, https://senatorfontana.com/sen-fontana-announces-nearly-6-5-million-in-neighborhood-assistance-funding, https://www.gofundme.com/f/casa-san-jose039s-2018-soa-watch-trip, https://www.givebigpittsburgh.com/organizations/casa-san-jose",
Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (pirclaw.org),Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center,"$1,850,011 (2024)","Pennsylvania IOLTA, Philadelphia Bar Foundation","Pennsylvania IOLTA Grant ($444,483 for 2025-2026)",Independent 501c3,None identified,"The Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center (PIRC) is a financially stable organization with an annual revenue of over $1.8 million in 2024. A significant portion of its funding comes from government-related sources like the Pennsylvania IOLTA program, and it has long-term support from foundations like the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. The organization is transparent with its financial information, making it readily accessible to the public.","https://www.pirclaw.org/about/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/232851213, https://www.paiolta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-26-IOLTA-Grant-Awards-amended-Dec-2025.pdf, https://www.philabarfoundation.org/nonprofit_partner/pennsylvania-immigration-resource-center, https://www.pirclaw.org/donate/",
Alliance to mobilize our resistance AMOR Rhode Island (amorri.org),Alliance to mobilize our resistance AMOR Rhode Island,"$207,735 (2024)","Haymarket People's Fund, Rhode Island Foundation, Tides Foundation, Point32 Health Foundation, Unitarian Universalist Association Funding Program, Tufts Health Plan Foundation",None found,Independent 501c3,"ActBlue, GoFundMe, Givebutter","Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance (AMOR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a reported revenue of $207,735 in 2024. The organization is primarily funded by a mix of left-of-center foundations, including the Haymarket People's Fund, the Rhode Island Foundation, and the Tides Foundation. AMOR also utilizes online fundraising platforms like ActBlue, GoFundMe, and Givebutter for grassroots donations, but no direct government funding was identified.","https://amorri.org/about-us/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/873652516, https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/alliance-to-mobilize-our-resistance-amor/, https://secure.actblue.com/directory/RI/org, https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-amor, https://givebutter.com/amor-community-fund-for-detainees",
Vecindarios901 Memphis Tennessee,Vecindarios901,"$901,845 (2024)","Tennessee Bar Foundation, GiVE 365, Arkansas Community Foundation Inc., Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc., Salant Family Foundation Trust",None found,Advocates for Immigrant Rights,"Cash App: $vecindarios, Venmo: @vecindarios901","Vecindarios901 is a grassroots organization fiscally sponsored by Advocates for Immigrant Rights. The most recent annual revenue for their fiscal sponsor was $901,845 in 2024. Major funders include the Tennessee Bar Foundation, the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis, and the Arkansas Community Foundation.","https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2767/353643_-_vecindarios901_-_353643.pdf, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/832194896, https://www.tnbarfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Grant-Recipients-and-Awards.pdf, https://www.give365memphis.org/protecting-communities, https://www.instrumentl.com/990-report/advocates-for-immigrant-rights, https://www.instagram.com/vecindarios901/?hl=en, https://www.threads.com/@itsracheldavis/post/DQZi3EckcFv/donate-to-the-bail-fund-cashapp-vecindarios-venmo-vecindarios",
Subject,Organization Name,Organization Type,Total Assets/Budget,Immigrant Rights Funding,Key Grantees,Funding Sources,Network Connections,Key Findings,Sources,Error
Ford Foundation immigrant rights grants and grantmaking strategy,Ford Foundation,Foundation,$17.5B (2024),"Specific dollar amount not publicly available, but it is a core component of their Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice program.","Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights, Four Freedoms Fund, Borealis Philanthropy, Proteus Fund, National Immigration Law Center, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Mijente, National Immigrant Justice Center, National Day Laborer Organizing Network",Endowment,The Ford Foundation collaborates with other major funders like the Carnegie Corporation of New York and Open Society Foundations through the Four Freedoms Fund at NEO Philanthropy. It also works with other donor collaboratives such as Borealis Philanthropy and the Proteus Fund to support litigation and other immigrant rights efforts.,"The Ford Foundation is a leading philanthropic supporter of the immigrant rights movement, and was the first major U.S. philanthropy to make ending the criminalization of immigrants a primary focus. Their strategy emphasizes supporting state, local, and federal advocacy, narrative change, and building a diverse and powerful immigrant justice movement. They provide substantial funding through direct grants and as a key partner in donor collaboratives.","https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/challenging-inequality/gender-racial-and-ethnic-justice/u-s-strategy/, https://www.fordfoundation.org/about/about-ford/governance-and-financial-statements/, https://www.fordfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The-Ford-Foundation-2024-Audited-Financial-Statements-1.pdf, https://www.fordfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/summary-report_ford-immigrant-rights-portfolio-2015_2020-public.pdf, https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grants-database/",
Open Society Foundations immigrant rights funding and George Soros philanthropy,Open Society Foundations,Foundation,$4.7B (2024),"Since 1997, the Open Society Foundations has invested more than $100 million in immigrant rights. George Soros also pledged to invest up to $500 million in startups, established companies, and other businesses founded by migrants and refugees.","Latin America Working Group, Fund for the City of New York, NEO Philanthropy, Inc., Women's Refugee Commission, Detention Watch Network",Endowment from George Soros,"The Open Society Foundations has partnered with the Mayor's Fund to provide emergency relief to immigrant communities in New York City. It is also an early supporter of the Mayors Migration Council, alongside the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.","The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, is a major philanthropic organization with a significant focus on immigrant and refugee rights. It has a multi-billion dollar endowment and directs hundreds of millions of dollars towards these causes through grants to various organizations and direct investments. The foundation's work is global in scope, with a significant presence in the United States.","https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/who-we-are/financials, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/137029285, https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/past, https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/voices/talking-about-immigrant-rights, https://www.georgesoros.com/2016/09/20/why-im-investing-500-million-in-migrants/",
Tides Foundation fiscal sponsorship and immigrant rights grants,Tides Foundation,"Fiscal Sponsor, Donor Advised Fund","$534,451,715 (2024)","The Immigrants Belong (I-Belong) Fund has a goal of raising $6 million over three years. The inaugural cohort of 10 grantees each received $100,000.","Aliento Arizona, American Business Immigration Coalition, Asian American Advocacy Fund, Black Alliance for Just Immigration, Comunidades Indígenas En Liderazgo (CIELO), Florida Immigrant Coalition, Justice Action Center, La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE), Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, Texas Civil Rights Project","Individuals, families, foundations, and corporations","Tides is a large network that includes the Tides Center, Tides Advocacy, Tides Two Rivers Fund, and Tides Inc. It partners with a wide range of individual and family donors, corporations, and foundations. The Immigrants Belong Fund is a partnership with Define American.","The Tides Foundation is a major philanthropic player that utilizes a sophisticated model of fiscal sponsorship and donor-advised funds to support social justice causes, including immigrant rights. Through its Immigrants Belong (I-Belong) Fund, Tides directly funds and supports a cohort of immigrant-led organizations focused on narrative change. The foundation's significant assets and extensive network of funders and partners make it a powerful force in the immigrant rights ecosystem.","https://www.tides.org/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tides_Foundation, https://www.tides.org/what-we-do/fiscal-sponsorship/, https://www.tides.org/funds-initiatives/immigrants-belong-fund/, https://www.tides.org/financials/, https://www.tides.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024_Tides-Foundation_Form-990-Public-Disclosure.pdf, https://www.tides.org/funds-initiatives/immigrants-belong-fund-grantees/",
Four Freedoms Fund immigrant rights grantmaking coalition,Four Freedoms Fund,Funder Collaborative / Project of a Fiscal Sponsor,"Raised over $280 million since 2003. Awarded over $17.3 million in 2022. NEO Philanthropy, its fiscal sponsor, had total assets of $199,912,880 (2023).",The Four Freedoms Fund is entirely dedicated to supporting the immigrant rights movement.,"Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice, One Arizona, Florida Immigration Coalition, Immigrant Defense Project, Black Alliance for Just Immigration","Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation, Gates Foundation, JPB Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Heising-Simons Foundation, Luminate, Open Society Foundations",The Four Freedoms Fund is a project of NEO Philanthropy. It is a collaborative of various foundations and donors. It also has connections to grantee organizations across the US.,"The Four Freedoms Fund is a major player in the immigrant rights funding landscape, operating as a collaborative of several large foundations and housed within NEO Philanthropy. It has a significant budget and a wide reach, supporting a diverse range of immigrant-led organizations across the United States. Its funding priorities are focused on building the power of the immigrant justice movement through organizing, advocacy, and civic participation.","https://fourfreedomsfund.org/,https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2023-12-13-lessons-from-the-four-freedoms-fund-how-philanthropy-can-support-immigrant-rights,https://neophilanthropy.org/,https://www.carnegie.org/grants/grants-database/?q=%22four%20freedoms%22&p=5&per_page=25#!/grants/grants-database/grant/958501563.0/,https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/four-freedoms-fund/,https://www.philanthropy.com/news/as-election-nears-four-freedoms-fund-seeks-5-million-to-support-immigrants/",
Sixteen Thirty Fund dark money and immigrant advocacy funding,Sixteen Thirty Fund,"Fiscal Sponsor, 501(c)(4)","$107M in assets (2024), with $282M in revenue and $311M in expenses in the same year.","At least $250,000 to Somos PAC, a Latino voter engagement organization that produces immigration-focused advertising.","Somos PAC, America Votes, League of Conservation Voters, Climate Equity Action Fund, North Fund, Climate Jobs National Resource Center Action Fund, Unrig Our Economy, Advanced Energy United, Your Community PAC, Retire Career Politicians, Civic Truth Action","Berger Action Fund (funded by Hansjorg Wyss), Open Society Policy Center (funded by George Soros), Democracy Fund Voice (funded by Pierre Omidyar), Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy (funded by Mark Zuckerberg), AFL-CIO, National Education Association, Atlantic Philanthropies, Tides Foundation, Nick Hanauer, American Federation of Teachers, Wyss Foundation","The Sixteen Thirty Fund is administered by Arabella Advisors and is a sister organization to the New Venture Fund. It is part of a larger network of fiscally sponsored projects that includes the Hopewell Fund, Windward Fund, North Fund, Telescope Fund, and Impetus Fund. The fund's initial seed money came from organizations like Americans United for Change (AUFC), ACORN, USAction, the Sierra Club, and Working America.","The Sixteen Thirty Fund is a major fiscal sponsor for progressive and left-of-center causes, operating as a significant channel for 'dark money' from high-net-worth individuals and foundations. While the full extent of its support for immigrant rights is not explicitly detailed in public records, the fund provides substantial grants to organizations like Somos PAC, which are actively engaged in mobilizing Latino voters and advocating on immigration issues. This indicates an indirect but significant role in the immigrant rights ecosystem.","https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/264486735, https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/sixteen-thirty-fund/, https://www.politico.com/news/2025/11/14/sixteen-thirty-fund-spending-00653144, https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/sixteen-thirty-fund/recipients?id=D000070975, https://www.somosvotantes.com/, https://www.sixteenthirtyfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sixteen-Thirty-Fund-2022-Public-Disclosure-Copy.pdf",
New Venture Fund fiscal sponsorship and immigrant rights,New Venture Fund,Fiscal Sponsor,"$627,295,624 (2023)","TheDream.US, a fiscally sponsored project of the New Venture Fund, has grown into a fund of over $300 million.",TheDream.US,"Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Donald Graham, Graham Holdings Co., Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott, Omidyar Donor Advised Fund, Pershing Square Foundation, Pew Charitable Trust, Pritzker Traubert Foundation, Sheryl Sandberg","New Venture Fund is part of the Arabella Advisors network, which also includes the Sixteen Thirty Fund and the Windward Fund. This network is a major hub for progressive and Democratic-aligned donors.","New Venture Fund is a fiscal sponsor that provides operational support to a wide range of projects, including those in the immigrant rights space. Its most prominent immigrant rights project is TheDream.US, which has provided scholarships to thousands of undocumented students. The fund is part of the Arabella Advisors network, a group that has been criticized for its role in channeling 'dark money' to left-leaning causes.","https://newventurefund.org/, https://newventurefund.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2023-New-Venture-Fund-Form-990-Public-Disclosure-Copy.pdf, https://newventurefund.org/2022/03/08/how-three-new-venture-fund-projects-are-helping-to-advance-equity/, https://www.thedream.us/about/our-supporters/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Venture_Fund",
Weingart Foundation immigrant rights grants California,Weingart Foundation,Foundation,$866M (2024),"Over $8.5M in grants to immigrant rights causes from 2016-2026 (based on publicly available data, not all grant amounts specified).","805 Undocufund, African Communities Public Health Coalition, API RISE, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California, Black Alliance for Just Immigration, California Community Foundation, California Immigrant Policy Center, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. f.b.o. Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Central American Resource Center Carecen Of California, Charitable Ventures of Orange County fbo Orange County Grantmakers, Cielo Community For Innovation Entrepreneurship Leadership & Opportunities, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Coalition For Humane Immigrant Rights of L.A., Community Hub de Santa Ana, Community Hub de Santa Ana fbo Orange County Rapid Response Network, Community Partners f.b.o. Long Beach Immigrant Rights Coalition, Community Partners fbo Organizing Rooted in Abolition Liberation and Empowerment (ORALE), Consejo de Federaciones Mexicanas en Norteamerica (COFEM), Council On American Islamic Relations California, Freedom for Immigrants, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, Immigrant Defenders Law Center, Inclusive Action for the City, Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, Inland Congregation United for Change f.b.o. Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective, Innercity Struggle, Instituto de Educacion Popular del Sur de California, Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates of Southern California (KIWA), Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates of Southern California (KIWA) f.b.o. Los Angeles Worker Center Network, Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates of Southern California f.b.o. C.L.E.A.N. Carwash Campaign, Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance of Southern California, Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project, National Day Laborer Organizing Network, National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) fbo Harbor Institute for Immigrant Justice, National Day Laborer Organizing Network fbo Harbor Institute for Immigrant and Economic Justice, Orange County Justice Fund",Endowment,"Philanthropy California, Southern California Grantmakers, the California Association of Nonprofits, Nonprofit Finance Fund, the Committee for Greater LA’s Nonprofit Action Team, and the Los Angeles County Economic Resiliency Task Force’s Nonprofit/Philanthropy Work Group.","The Weingart Foundation is a major private foundation in Southern California with a strong commitment to racial and social justice. Immigrant and refugee rights are a key funding area, with the foundation providing substantial, multi-year support to a wide range of organizations providing legal services, advocacy, and community support. The foundation also engages in network-building and advocacy to promote equitable practices in philanthropy and government.","https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/956054814, https://weingartfnd.org/areas-of-special-interest/, https://weingartfnd.org/grant-p-r-i-database/",
ActBlue fundraising platform progressive causes,ActBlue,Fundraising Platform,"$8,116,260 (2024)","Specific dollar amount not publicly available. ActBlue serves as a conduit for donations to numerous organizations, including those focused on immigrant rights.","Women's Refugee Commission, We Belong Together, Kids in Need of Defense, The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights, Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES), El Pueblo, Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance, MacArthur Justice Center",3.95% processing fee on each contribution made through its platform.,ActBlue is the primary online fundraising platform for the Democratic Party and a wide range of progressive and left-leaning organizations and nonprofits. It connects millions of small-dollar donors to these entities.,"ActBlue is a dominant force in online fundraising for progressive causes, including immigrant rights. It operates as a platform that facilitates donations from individuals to various organizations, rather than a traditional grantmaking foundation. While it is evident that numerous immigrant rights organizations use ActBlue for fundraising, the exact total amount of money directed to these causes through the platform is not publicly disclosed.","https://www.actblue.com/about/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ActBlue, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473739141, https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressiveseverywhereimmigrantrights, https://www.actblue.com/pricing/",
Arabella Advisors network and immigrant rights funding,Arabella Advisors Network,Philanthropic Consulting Firm and Fiscal Sponsor Network,"New Venture Fund: $768,495,421 in total assets (2023); Sixteen Thirty Fund: $86,553,897 in total assets (2022)","The exact total amount of funding directed specifically to immigrant rights causes by the Arabella Advisors network is not detailed in the reviewed financial documents. However, grants to specific immigrant rights organizations have been identified.","Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, American Business Immigration Coalition Action","The funding for the Arabella Advisors network comes from a variety of large donors and foundations. While the specific donors are not always public, research has identified the Gates Foundation and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative as major contributors. The 990 forms for the individual funds show large contributions from a small number of anonymous donors.","The Arabella Advisors network is interconnected with numerous progressive and left-leaning organizations, foundations, and political groups. The funds within the network (New Venture Fund, Sixteen Thirty Fund, Hopewell Fund, Windward Fund) are all managed by Arabella Advisors. The network has been linked to organizations such as the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and has received funding from major philanthropic entities like the Gates Foundation.","The Arabella Advisors network is a major force in progressive and left-leaning philanthropy, operating as a complex web of non-profit organizations that fiscally sponsor a wide range of projects. This structure allows for significant amounts of money to be directed to various causes, including immigrant rights, while often shielding the identity of the original donors, leading to criticism about a lack of transparency and the use of 'dark money'. While the network's overall financial footprint is substantial, pinpointing the exact amount of funding for specific issues like immigrant rights is challenging due to the broad categorization of grants in their tax filings.","https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/473681860/201813169349302671/IRS990ScheduleI, https://www.sixteenthirtyfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Sixteen-Thirty-Fund-2022-Public-Disclosure-Copy.pdf, https://newventurefund.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2023-New-Venture-Fund-Form-990-Public-Disclosure-Copy.pdf, https://capitalresearch.org/article/donors-to-the-arabella-advisors-network/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabella_Advisors",
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees GCIR,Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR),Philanthropic Affinity Group/Funding Network,"$8,662,131 (2024)","$1,326,500 (2024)","CA Dignity for Families Fund, California Immigrant Resilience Fund","Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations, MacArthur Foundation","GCIR is a network of foundations and maintains connections with numerous philanthropic institutions, including the MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Haas Jr. Fund, and Open Society Foundations. They also collaborate with other philanthropic support organizations like the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP).","GCIR is a central hub in the immigrant rights funding ecosystem, mobilizing and directing philanthropic resources to a wide array of organizations and initiatives. They serve as a critical convener for foundations, fostering collaboration and strategic grantmaking to address the needs of immigrant and refugee communities. Their work encompasses a broad spectrum of activities, from providing direct relief and legal services to supporting long-term policy advocacy and narrative change efforts.","https://www.gcir.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/202559651, https://www.haasjr.org/grants/grantee/grantmakers-concerned-with-immigrants-and-refugees, https://www.macfound.org/grantee/grantmakers-concerned-with-immigrants-and-refugees-33553/, https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/our-grants/awarded-grants/grants-database/grantmakers-concerned-with-immigrants-and-refugees-126221/, https://immigrationstrategies.issuelab.org/?publisher=Grantmakers+Concerned+with+Immigrants+and+Refugees+%28GCIR%29, https://ncrp.org/resources-initiative/pirm/",
National Immigration Law Center NILC funding and grants,National Immigration Law Center,Advocacy Group,$32.7M (2024),$17M (2024),The National Immigration Law Center is not a grant-making organization and therefore does not have key grantees.,"Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, California Endowment, Ford Foundation, Open Society Foundations, Carnegie Corporation of New York, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Craigslist Charitable Foundation, Democracy Fund, Grove Foundation, Annie E Casey Foundation, National Education Association, American Federation of Teachers, Service Employees International Union, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees","NILC collaborates with a wide range of organizations, including the Center for Community Change, Center for American Progress, United We Dream, National Korean American Service, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles, Health Access Foundation, ACLU, American Immigration Council, National Lawyers Guild, and the Advancement Project.","The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is a leading national organization that uses policy analysis, litigation, education, and advocacy to defend and advance the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their families. It is not a grant-making foundation but rather a recipient of grants from a wide range of foundations and unions. Its work is focused on legal and policy advocacy for immigrant rights.","https://www.nilc.org/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Immigration_Law_Center, https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/national-immigration-law-center-nilc/, https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/954539765, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/954539765, https://www.haasjr.org/grants/grantee/national-immigration-law-center",
California Endowment immigrant rights grants,The California Endowment,Foundation,"$4,457,765,886 (2024)","$1,338,000","Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice, Inland Empire Immigrant Youth Collective, Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates of Southern California, Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project, National Day Laborer Organizing Network, National Immigration Law Center, Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans, PICO CALIFORNIA, ACCE Institute, Power California, Center for Empowered Politics Education Fund, CHINESE PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION, Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability, Asian Law Caucus, DOLORES C HUERTA FOUNDATION",Endowment,Grants to other foundations and funder groups like the League of California Community Foundations and Northern California Grantmakers suggest network connections.,"The California Endowment is a major funder in the immigrant rights space, providing significant grants to a wide range of organizations. Their funding supports legal services, advocacy, and community organizing. The organization's large asset base allows it to make substantial and sustained investments in this area.","https://www.calendow.org/,https://maps.foundationcenter.org/,https://www.calendow.org/app/uploads/2026/01/2024_TCE_990-PF-Public-Disclosure.pdf",
Heising-Simons Foundation immigrant rights funding,The Heising-Simons Foundation,Private Grantmaking Foundation,"$810M in assets (2024), $193M in grantmaking (2024)",$9.4 million in 2024 (as of June),"Four Freedoms Fund, Black Migrant Power Fund, Haitian Bridge Alliance, Transgender Law Center, Trans Justice Funding Project, Detention Watch Network, Border Network for Human Rights, United We Dream, Mijente, National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild, National Immigration Law Center, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Dignity Not Detention Coalition, Budget 2 Save Lives coalition, Texans United for Justice",Endowment,"The Heising-Simons Foundation is a major backer of the Four Freedoms Fund, a funding collaborative that supports the immigrant justice movement. The foundation also facilitates connections between its grantees, for example, by connecting organizers in Texas with those in Arizona to share strategies for combating anti-immigrant legislation.","The Heising-Simons Foundation is a significant funder in the immigrant rights space, supporting a wide range of organizations at both the national and state levels. The foundation's strategy focuses on ending the criminalization of immigrants and building a ""care first"" future by divesting from incarceration and policing. They are actively involved in supporting grassroots organizations and coalitions fighting against anti-immigrant policies in states like California and Texas.","https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/260799587, https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2024-6-17-the-heising-simons-foundation-wants-to-end-the-criminalization-of-immigrants-whats-it-funding, https://www.hsfoundation.org/",
Marguerite Casey Foundation immigrant rights grants,Marguerite Casey Foundation,Private Foundation,"$876,630,272 (2024)","$198,900 to Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice United (2023), $200,000-$223,000 to Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network","Accion Opportunity Fund Community Development, Alabama Coalition For Immigrant Justice United, American Near East Refugee Aid Inc, Colectiva Legal del Pueblo",Endowment from the Casey family (UPS founder),"Part of the Casey Philanthropies, which also includes the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Casey Family Programs, and Bauman Foundation. Partners with NationSwell for the MCF Book Club.","The Marguerite Casey Foundation is a significant private foundation with substantial assets, and a portion of its grantmaking is directed towards immigrant rights organizations. The foundation provides general operating support to its grantees, allowing them to use the funds as they see fit. The foundation is connected to the larger Casey Philanthropies network.","https://www.instrumentl.com/990-report/marguerite-casey-foundation, https://www.zeffy.com/grant-programs/91-2062197_project_support_for_washington_immigrant_solid_1lmxuw, https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/alabama-coalition-for-immigrant-justice,474352872/, https://caseygrants.org/",
NEO Philanthropy Action Fund immigrant advocacy,"NEO Philanthropy Action Fund, Inc.",501(c)(4) Fiscal Sponsor and Pass-Through Group,$11.1M (2024),Over $18.4 million in 2023 (via Four Freedoms Fund and Four Freedoms Action Fund),"Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice, American Business Immigration Coalition Action, Americas Voice, Arizona Center for Empowerment, Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, Florida Immigrant Coalition, Make the Road New York, National Immigration Law Center, New York Immigration Coalition, Poder NC Action, Puente Human Rights Movement, Siembra NC, Texas Organizing Project, Unidos Minnesota, Virginia New Majority","The Atlantic Philanthropies, Carnegie Corporation, Catena Foundation, Democracy Fund, Ford Foundation, Evelyn & Walter Haas Jr. Fund, Gates Foundation, Grove Foundation, Heising-Simons Foundation, JPB Foundation, Kaphan Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Luminate Foundation, Oak Foundation, Open Society Foundation, Resourcing Justice Fund, Solidarity Giving, Unbound Philanthropy","NEO Philanthropy Action Fund is the sister organization of NEO Philanthropy and operates the Four Freedoms Fund and State Infrastructure Fund as collaborative donor projects. It has provided funding to numerous left-of-center advocacy groups, including the Sixteen Thirty Fund, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and America Votes. It is part of a broad network of progressive funders and advocacy organizations.","NEO Philanthropy Action Fund serves as the 501(c)(4) advocacy and lobbying arm of its parent organization, NEO Philanthropy. It operates as a major pass-through funder, channeling money from large foundations to grassroots organizations. A significant portion of its work is dedicated to the immigrant rights space, primarily through its collaborative project, the Four Freedoms Fund, which distributed over $18.4 million in 2023 to support organizing, advocacy, and legal services for immigrants.","https://neoactionfund.org/, https://neophilanthropy.org/, https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/800444461, https://fourfreedomsfund.org/, https://fourfreedomsfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Four-Freedoms-Fund-Year-in-Review-2023.pdf, https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/neo-philanthropy-action-fund/",
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