American Immigration Council
The American Immigration Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC that provides legal services to immigrants and advocates for immigration policy reform. Founded in 1987, the organization combines litigation, research, legislative and administrative advocacy, and communications to advance change in the U.S. immigration system.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.7M
-9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$145K
+71.5% YoY
Grant Count
5
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$29K
+2.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The American Immigration Council strives to strengthen the United States by shaping immigration policies and practices through innovative programs, cutting-edge research, and strategic legal and advocacy efforts grounded in evidence, compassion, justice and fairness. The organization collaborates with diverse stakeholders, including policymakers, grassroots organizations, and immigrant communities, to advance results-driven solutions to the challenges facing immigrants and communities throughout the United States.
Vision: A nation where immigrants are embraced, communities are enriched, and justice prevails for all.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Immigration detention and enforcement practices
- Access to legal counsel for immigrants facing removal
- Asylum and due process rights
- Immigration court transparency and accountability
- Immigration policy research and analysis
- Public education on immigration issues
Grantmaking
The American Immigration Council administers grant programs supporting cities and communities in welcoming immigrants. The organization has awarded grants to support implementation of comprehensive welcoming plans in U.S. communities, with recent grant rounds supporting cities' efforts to integrate immigrants.
Ready to take the next step with American Immigration Council?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Revenue: $8,289,905
- Expenses: $12,400,000
- Total Assets: $15,000,000
- Total Liabilities: $2,630,000
Staff: 77 employees
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since May 1989; EIN: 52-1549711
Rating: Four-Star charity with 100% score across accountability, finance, impact measurement, leadership, and culture categories.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,669,866 | $15,043,628 | $18,247,799 |
| Revenue | $11,940,088 | $8,289,905 | $16,554,926 |
| Expenses | $12,429,698 | $12,404,600 | $12,537,657 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $539,402 | $113,848 | $2,806 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Executive Director: Jeremy Adam Robbins
- Development Operations Manager: Max Bonardi
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| F DANIEL SICILIANO | CHAIR EMERITUS | 15 | — |
| SUI CHUNG | CHAIR (UNTIL 07/24) | 12 | — |
| TOREY CARTER-CONNEEN | VICE CHAIR | 12 | — |
| SCOTT FITZGERALD | TREASURER | 12 | — |
| CATALINA RESTREPO | SECRETARY | 12 | — |
| BRYNNE CRAIG | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| LESLIE DITRANI | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 01/24) | 3 | — |
| JON SUAREZ-DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| NATALIE EL-DEIRY | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JOHN FEINBLATT | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MONICA FUENTES | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ZACHARY NIGHTINGALE | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| DENYSE SABAGH | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| WILLIAM STOCK | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ALEXIS S AXELRAD | AILA DESIGNATED DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JACQUELINE WATSON | AILA DESIGNATED DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JEREMY ROBBINS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $327,947 |
| JANET PARKER | MANAGING DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS | 37.5 | $165,204 |
| ANJULEE ALVARES-CINQUE | CHIEF MARKETING OFFICERS | 37.5 | $108,418 |
| AKOSUA AMOAKO-ATTA MEYERS | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 37.5 | $65,022 |
| JORGE LOWEREE | MANAGING DIRECTOR, STRATEGY AND PROGRAMS | 37.5 | $205,303 |
| KATHERINE STEINBERG | DIRECTOR, CONSUMER CONTENT AND BRAND STRATEGY | 37.5 | $183,167 |
| KIMBERLY SERRANO | DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR INCLUSION & BELONGING | 37.5 | $163,629 |
| BRIANNA DIMAS | DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS | 37.5 | $155,782 |
| RICHARD ANDRE | DIRECTOR, STATE & LOCAL INITIATIVES | 37.5 | $154,579 |
| ELISSE LEANI GARCIA-TORRES | CHIEF OF STAFF | 37.5 | $123,730 |
| CATHERINE HARRIS | DIRECTOR, MAJOR GIFTS AND PLANNED GIVING | 37.5 | $142,047 |
| DARA LIND | SENIOR POLICY FELLOW | 37.5 | $128,367 |
| CLINTON COLLIVER | DIRECTOR, FINANCE | 37.5 | $140,391 |
| LISA MURRAY | DIRECTOR, CULTURAL EXCHANGE | 37.5 | $135,949 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization has published analysis on several current immigration policy issues, including:
Immigration detention expansion under recent administrations
Expansion of powers by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Research debunking myths connecting immigrants to crime using FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data
Supreme Court cases involving asylum and turnback policies
Transparency issues within federal immigration courts
The Council operates the Immigration Justice Campaign in partnership with the American Immigration Lawyers Association, working to increase access to legal counsel through a nationwide network of volunteers and trained lawyers defending immigrants facing removal.
Contact Information
Main Office: 1331 G Street, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-507-7636
Mailing Address: American Immigration Council PMB 2026 2001 L Street N.W., Suite 500 Washington, DC 20036
Donation Address: American Immigration Council PO Box 67574 Newark, NJ 07101-8009
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Demand Justice Initiative
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$7.6M
Grants
1
Total Given
$225K
American Academic Leadership Institute
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$3.6M
Grants
2
Total Given
$50K
Cnfa
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$18.3M
Grants
9
Total Given
$4.2M
Partnership for a Healthier America
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$10.8M
Grants
12
Total Given
$350K
Association of Schools of Allied Health
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$2.3M
Grants
2
Total Given
$60K
Fulcrum Foundation Inc
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$53K
Grants
10
Total Given
$13K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with American Immigration Council on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities