California Immigration Project
The mission of CIP is to provide high-quality client-centered legal services and advocacy to immigrants facing systemic and economic barriers. Through education collaboration and sustainable practice we empower individuals and families to protect their rights live with dignity and build communities free from fear and exclusion.
California Immigration Project at a glance
In short: California Immigration Project gave $29K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,864
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $3,608
- Median grant
- $4,074
- Total assets
- $1,612,257
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who California Immigration Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was La Familia Counseling Center Inc ($6K). Together the top 8 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Familia Counseling Center Inc Sacramento, CA | Provide services to support immigrant families in Sacramento. | $6,107 |
| CAIR Sacramento Valley - Central Valley Sacramento, CA | Provide services to support immigrant families in Sacramento | $5,200 |
| Afripeace & Development Foundation Elk Grove, CA | Provide services to support immigrant families in Sacramento. | $4,335 |
| World Relief Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Provide services to support immigrant families in Sacramento | $4,253 |
| Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services Sacramento, CA | Provide services to support immigrant families in Sacramento | $3,894 |
| Opening Doors Inc Sacramento, CA | Provide services to support immigrant families in Sacramento | $2,013 |
| NorCal Resist Sacramento, CA | Provide services to support immigrant families in Sacramento | $1,837 |
| International Rescue Committee Oakland, CA | Provide services to support immigrant families in Sacramento | $1,225 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,612,257 | $2,174,044 | $839,765 | $28,864 | 8 | $9,416 |
About California Immigration Project
Based on IRS filings
California Immigration Project is a public charity, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $9K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California Immigration Project is led by Marcus Tang, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcus Tang
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
61 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Santiago Avila-Gomez
President
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bianca Duenas
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolina Estrada
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clarisa Reyes-Becerra
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Fleming
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about California Immigration Project
How much does California Immigration Project give each year?
California Immigration Project gave $29K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is California Immigration Project's typical grant size?
California Immigration Project's median grant in 2025 was $4,074, and its average grant was $3,608, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does California Immigration Project give grants?
California Immigration Project gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (6 grants).
Does California Immigration Project give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on California Immigration Project's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are California Immigration Project's largest grantees?
California Immigration Project's largest 2025 grantees include La Familia Counseling Center Inc ($6,107), CAIR Sacramento Valley - Central Valley ($5,200) and Afripeace & Development Foundation ($4,335), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is California Immigration Project?
California Immigration Project reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is California Immigration Project's EIN?
California Immigration Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4711414. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
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