Advocates for Immigrant Rights
Advocates for Immigrant Rights (AIR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the dignity, safety, and inclusionof immigrants in the united states, with a focus on marginalized communities. Our primary activities include providinghigh-quality legal representation to immigrants facing deportation and advocating for policies that support family unity andimmigrant integration. In 2024, AIR delivered legal services to 1,000 individuals, preventing deportation in the majority ofthe cases, and participating in advocacy efforts to promote equitable immigration policies. Our work supports immigrantsin becoming valued community members.
Advocates for Immigrant Rights at a glance
- Total assets
- $314,125
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $901,845
- +104.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $42
- -96.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $811,553
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Advocates for Immigrant Rights funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2021) to $117K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grants to Others | — | $117,307 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $314,125 | $901,845 | $811,553 | — | — | $42 |
| 2023 | $278,153 | $440,669 | $839,192 | $117,307 | 1 | $1,064 |
| 2022 | $576,038 | $1,075,206 | $828,957 | $85,634 | 4 | $3,749 |
| 2021 | $307,554 | $642,273 | $582,685 | $54,500 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $275,749 | $301,931 | $291,070 | — | — | — |
About Advocates for Immigrant Rights
Based on IRS filings
Advocates for Immigrant Rights is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $314K in total assets. Net investment income was $42.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Advocates for Immigrant Rights is led by April Steele, Board Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
April Steele
Board Chair
Secretary → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Estella Mayhue-Greer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ashley Cofield
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Candace A. Gray
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Charles Pazar
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Evan Brown
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Maximillano Gluzman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Paola Buckley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Theodore Hartwell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Casey Bryant
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$53K (2020) → $72K (2024)
Kathryn Maceri
Secretary
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alejandro Paredes (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Michelle Levine (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Aaron Cuellar Ruiz (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $72K, to Casey Bryant (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Advocates for Immigrant Rights
How large is Advocates for Immigrant Rights?
Advocates for Immigrant Rights reported $314K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $902K.
What is Advocates for Immigrant Rights?
Advocates for Immigrant Rights is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Memphis, TN. It holds $314K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Advocates for Immigrant Rights operate?
Advocates for Immigrant Rights has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Advocates for Immigrant Rights's EIN?
Advocates for Immigrant Rights's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2194896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Advocates for Immigrant Rights funds
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