ACACIA COORDINATES LARGE-SCALE IMMIGRANT LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND DEFENSE NETWORKS, PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL LEGAL SERVICES AND EXPANDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO ENSURE ACCESS TO JUSTICE, FAIRNESS, AND FREEDOM FOR ALL IMMIGRANTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$114.5M
+122.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.0M
Grant Count
17
Avg Grant Size
$294K
About Acacia Center for Justice
Based on IRS filings
Acacia Center for Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $114.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $5.0M. Net investment income was $606.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $114,465,138 | $51,440,759 | $17,081,960 |
| Revenue | $353,995,304 | $87,600,743 | $22,476,850 |
| Expenses | $326,816,853 | $80,440,553 | $19,249,676 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $606 | $15,311 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Justice Alliance Inc ($613,487), Immigration Center for Women and Children ($588,110), Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California ($542,454).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY JUSTICE ALLIANCE INC SACRAMENTO, CA | CHILDREN'S HOLISTIC IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION PROJECT SUPPORT | $613,487 |
| IMMIGRATION CENTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN LOS ANGELES, CA | CHILDREN'S HOLISTIC IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION PROJECT SUPPORT | $588,110 |
| CENTRAL AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER - CARECEN - OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CA | CHILDREN'S HOLISTIC IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION PROJECT SUPPORT | $542,454 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES INC LOS ANGELES, CA | CHILDREN'S HOLISTIC IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION PROJECT SUPPORT | $533,213 |
| KIND INC WASHINGTON, DC | CHILDREN'S HOLISTIC IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION PROJECT SUPPORT | $348,422 |
| CANAL ALLIANCE SAN RAFAEL, CA | CHILDREN'S HOLISTIC IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION PROJECT SUPPORT | $306,608 |
| EAST BAY SANCTUARY COVENANT BERKELEY, CA | CHILDREN'S HOLISTIC IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION PROJECT SUPPORT | $294,087 |
| EAST BAY COMMUNITY LAW CENTER BERKELEY, CA | CHILDREN'S HOLISTIC IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION PROJECT SUPPORT | $278,643 |
| BET TZEDEK LOS ANGELES, CA | CHILDREN'S HOLISTIC IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION PROJECT SUPPORT | $267,367 |
| IMMIGRANT DEFENDERS LAW CENTER LOS ANGELES, CA | CHILDREN'S HOLISTIC IMMIGRATION REPRESENTATION PROJECT SUPPORT | $232,594 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW GENZ | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JULIA HEDLUND | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JOJO ANNOBIL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EILEEN BLESSINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAZMIN CHAVEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SAM ELKIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARSHA GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RACHEL JORDAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDY LONDON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LUKE MEIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID NIDIFFER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOY OLSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAYA RAMJI-NOGALES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| OREN ROOT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| OLISA SHAINA ABER-HANSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $218,937 |
| ANNE MARIE MULCAHY | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $193,957 |
| CHARLES SLOCUMB | CHIEF OPERATIONS AND PEOPLE OPERATIONS | 40 | $197,402 |
| JESSICA LEE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $210,338 |
| LEAH PRESTAMO | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $197,946 |
| BETTINA RODRIGUEZ SCHLEGEL | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $185,225 |
| CLARISA AILIN BUIGUES | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF LEGAL REPRESENTATION | 40 | $180,257 |
| CASSANDRA LOPEZ MANAGING | DIRECTOR OF LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $172,042 |
| ADEPEJU ONILE-ERE | MANAGING DIRECTOR OF ITS | 40 | $191,752 |
| PHILIP KRETSEDEMAS | MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR REDA | 40 | $172,781 |
| SARA VAN HOFWEGEN MANAGING | DIRECTOR, LEGAL ACCESS PROGRAMS | 40 | $172,843 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acacia Center for Justice?
Acacia Center for Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $114.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Acacia Center for Justice?
As of 2024, Acacia Center for Justice holds $114.5M in total assets with $354.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $5.0M in 2024.
Where does Acacia Center for Justice operate?
Acacia Center for Justice has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Georgia.
What size grants does Acacia Center for Justice award?
In 2024, Acacia Center for Justice awarded 17 grants totaling $5.0M — an average of about $294K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Acacia Center for Justice's EIN?
Acacia Center for Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4099467. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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