California Immigrant Policy Center
The California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC) is a statewide immigrant rights organization based in Los Angeles, California, with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Oakland. It advocates for policies that uphold the humanity of immigrants and refugees and advance racial, social, and economic justice.
California Immigrant Policy Center at a glance
In short: California Immigrant Policy Center gave $1.5M across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,522,574
- +2594.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- +980.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,196
- +149.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $12,024,131
- +85.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to California Immigrant Policy Center
- Contact
Mailing address: 634 S Spring Street 600A, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Phone: (213) 250-0880
Website: https://caimmigrant.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who California Immigrant Policy Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cair-La (Council on American-Islamic Relations) ($88K). Together the top 10 received $619K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 98 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CIPC describes its work as statewide and says its regional capacity-building partners represent communities across northern, central, and southern California. In 2024, 97% of its grant dollars went to California recipients, 2% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 1% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
Cities
How California Immigrant Policy Center gives
- Giving grew 1800% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2023) to $1.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cair-La (Council on American-Islamic Relations) Anaheim, CA | Council of American-isamic relations - rep4all, oneca, ive and scenario planning. | $88,392 |
| Community Action Board of Santa Cruz CO Inc Watsonville, CA | REP4ALL/Oneca and Scenario Planning Leadership | $83,592 |
| Carecen (Central American Resource Center of California) Los Angeles, CA | REP4ALL/One | $81,960 |
| Education and Leadership Foundation Fresno, CA | REP4ALL/Oneca Advocacy and Scenario Planning Leadership. | $81,960 |
| San Bernardino Community Service Center Inc San Bernardino, CA | REP4ALL/Oneca and Scenario Planning Leadership. | $81,960 |
| Services Immigrant Rights & Education Network (Siren) San Jose, CA | REP4ALL/Oneca Advocacy and Scenario Planning Leadership. | $81,960 |
| Maternal and Child Health Access Los Angeles, CA | HEALTH4ALL Outreach, Education, and Enrollment Assistance | $29,000 |
| Asian Resources Inc Sacramento, CA | HEALTH4ALL Outreach, Education, and Enrollment Assistance | $28,000 |
| California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation Sacramento, CA | HEALTH4ALL Outreach, Education, and Enrollment Assistance | $28,000 |
| Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative Fresno, CA | HEALTH4ALL Outreach, Education, and Enrollment Assistance | $28,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,024,131 | $10,159,767 | $5,274,497 | $1,522,574 | 54 | $115,430 |
| 2023 | $6,481,654 | $2,531,023 | $3,709,334 | $56,500 | 5 | $79,886 |
| 2022 | $7,679,307 | $4,804,355 | $3,796,053 | $201,549 | 18 | $7,770 |
| 2021 | $7,041,070 | $5,275,117 | $3,230,847 | $80,150 | 8 | $7,757 |
| 2020 | $4,985,209 | $3,387,210 | $3,665,904 | $360,000 | 13 | $9,453 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CIPC’s mission is to uphold the humanity of immigrant communities in California by transforming systems to achieve racial, social, and economic justice. Its stated work includes policy advocacy, movement building and civic engagement, health and food equity, immigrant inclusion and protection, and support for immigrant workers.
CIPC’s grantmaking supports community organizations and coalitions. For example, the Education and Leadership Foundation says its mission is to empower underrepresented communities through immigration services, equitable educational opportunities, and social justice. The San Bernardino Community Service Center describes its mission as providing legal assistance in immigration law to low-income individuals. The Inland Coalition for Immigrant Justice says it convenes organizations to advocate for immigrant communities in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Other 2024 grantees describe missions that include educating and organizing Filipino working-class families, providing legal and civic-engagement services to Latino and immigrant communities, and supporting survivors of torture or trauma.
Grantmaking
In 2024, CIPC reported 54 grants totaling $1,522,574. Awards ranged from $8,000 to $88,392, with a median of $20,000. Listed grant purposes include regional advocacy and scenario planning, One California-related work, and Health4All outreach, education, and enrollment assistance.
Among the largest awards were $88,392 to CAIR-LA for work described as “REP4ALL, ONECA, IVE AND SCENARIO PLANNING,” and $83,592 to the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County for “REP4ALL/ONECA AND SCENARIO PLANNING LEADERSHIP.” CARECEN, the Education and Leadership Foundation, the San Bernardino Community Service Center, and SIREN each received $81,960 for purposes related to REP4ALL, One California, advocacy, or scenario-planning leadership. Maternal and Child Health Access received $29,000 for Health4All outreach, education, and enrollment assistance.
CIPC says it assesses potential subgrantees’ capacity to manage funds and carry out program purposes. For programmatic partnerships, it uses written memoranda of understanding that set out scope of work, deliverables, and reporting expectations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Masih Fouladinejad as executive director; Apolonio Morales as deputy director, programs and campaigns; and Sarah Dar as director of health and public policy. Whelma Cabanawan was listed as deputy director, administration and finance, with a note that she left in 2024.
Listed board members and officers include Rachelle Reyes Wenger, treasurer; Vanessa Cajina, secretary; Tom K. Wong, director; Richard Barrera, officer; Xochitl Castaneda, director; and Allan Colbern, director. CIPC states that its board gathers comparability data and conducts an annual performance review of the executive director.
California Immigrant Policy Center is led by Masih Fouladinejad, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 4 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Masih Fouladinejad
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
80 hrs/week
$70K (2023) → $212K (2024)
Sarah Dar
Director, Health & Public Policy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $112K (2024)
Tom K. Wong
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Xochitl Castaneda
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan Colbern
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gabriela Sandoval
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Philpart
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adel Syed
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Owaiz Dadabhoy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vy Nguyen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Apolonio Morales
Deputy Director, Programs & Campaigns
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$143K (2024)
Whelma Cabanawan Left In
Deputy Director, Administrator & Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$149K (2024)
Rachelle Reyes Wenger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Barrera
Officer
Director → Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Cajina
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Cynthia Buiza (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Hector Villagra (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Leticia Landa (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Reshma Shamasunder (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Whelma Cabanawan (2021–2023) — Deputy Director, Administrator & Finance
- Former: Shiu Ming Cheer (2022–2023) — Deputy Director, Immigrant & Racial Justice
- Former: Sasha Feldstein (2023) — Economy Policy Director
- Former: Orville Thomas (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Connie Choi (2022) — Policy Director
- Former: Kimberly Serrano (2022) — Director & Messaging Research Project
- Former: Julia Richie (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Almas Sayeed (2020) — Deputy Director of Programs
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 $212K, to Masih Fouladinejad (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California Immigrant Policy Center
How much does California Immigrant Policy Center give each year?
California Immigrant Policy Center gave $1.5M across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $57K across 5 grants.
What is California Immigrant Policy Center's typical grant size?
California Immigrant Policy Center's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,196, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does California Immigrant Policy Center give grants?
California Immigrant Policy Center gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), San Diego, CA (6 grants), Fresno, CA (5 grants) and San Jose, CA (5 grants).
Does California Immigrant Policy Center give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on California Immigrant Policy Center's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "HEALTH4ALL Outreach, Education, and Enrollment Assistance" (41 grants) and "Narrative Community of Practice" (4 grants).
Who are California Immigrant Policy Center's largest grantees?
California Immigrant Policy Center's largest 2024 grantees include Cair-La (Council on American-Islamic Relations) ($88,392), Community Action Board of Santa Cruz CO Inc ($83,592) and Carecen (Central American Resource Center of California) ($81,960), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is California Immigrant Policy Center?
California Immigrant Policy Center reported $12.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.2M.
What does California Immigrant Policy Center fund?
CIPC’s mission is to uphold the humanity of immigrant communities in California by transforming systems to achieve racial, social, and economic justice. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from California Immigrant Policy Center?
California Immigrant Policy Center has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check caimmigrant.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is California Immigrant Policy Center's EIN?
California Immigrant Policy Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5304541. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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