Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc
Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) is a public charity based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Founded in 1988, it promotes the dignity and protects the rights of immigrants through a network of Catholic and community-based legal immigration programs.
Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc at a glance
In short: Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc gave $14.3M across 110 grants in 2024 (avg $130K), mostly in California. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,334,928
- +102.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 110
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $130,318
- +75.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $98,635
- Total assets
- $18,239,698
- -2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (32 of 110, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 8455 Colesville Road 960, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 565-4800
Website: https://cliniclegal.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
336 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 183 grants of 336 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CLINIC supports a network of providers in 49 states. In 2024, California recipients received 93% of grant dollars; Texas received 2%, and New York, Florida, and Arizona each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 110 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 32 of 110 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $63K; repeat grants $158K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $121K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2022) to $14.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 110 grants totaling $14.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc Los Angeles, CA | Increase immigration legal services by expanding training for nonprofits to help staff members become accredited representatives under the U.S. department of justice office of legal access programs and to provide access to clinic convening, increase the number of people who apply for and obtain united states citizenship through naturalization and establish a citizenship collaborative in nac funded communities | $1,529,163 |
| Council on American Islamic Relations Anaheim, CA | Increase immigration legal services by expanding training for nonprofits to help staff members become accredited representatives under the U.S. department of justice office of legal access programs and to provide access to clinic convening | $500,718 |
| UFW Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Increase immigration legal services by expanding training for nonprofits to help staff members become accredited representatives under the U.S. department of justice office of legal access programs and to provide access to clinic convening | $423,830 |
| Asian American Advancing Justice - LA Los Angeles, CA | Increase immigration legal services by expanding training for nonprofits to help staff members become accredited representatives under the U.S. department of justice office of legal access programs | $390,829 |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (Chirla) Los Angeles, CA | Increase immigration legal services by expanding training for nonprofits to help staff members become accredited representatives under the U.S. department of justice office of legal access programs and to provide access to clinic convening | $344,123 |
| University of California Immigrant Legal Services Davis, CA | Increase immigration legal services by expanding training for nonprofits to help staff members become accredited representatives under the U.S. department of justice office of legal access programs and to provide access to clinic convening | $312,343 |
| Education and Leadership Foundation Frenso, CA | Increase immigration legal services by expanding training for nonprofits to help staff members become accredited representatives under the U.S. department of justice office of legal access programs and to provide access to clinic convening | $310,045 |
| World Relief Corp of Nat'l Associ of Evangelicals Garden Grove, CA | Increase immigration legal services by expanding training for nonprofits to help staff members become accredited representatives under the U.S. department of justice office of legal access programs and to provide access to clinic convening | $304,564 |
| International Rescue Committee in Northern Cali Oakland, CA | Increase immigration legal services by expanding training for nonprofits to help staff members become accredited representatives under the U.S. department of justice office of legal access programs and to provide access to clinic convening | $264,143 |
| Jewish Family Service of San Diego San Diego, CA | Increase immigration legal services by expanding training for nonprofits to help staff members become accredited representatives under the U.S. department of justice office of legal access programs and to provide access to clinic convening | $257,232 |
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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 | $18,239,698 | $24,216,923 | $24,972,699 | $14,334,928 | 110 | $420,123 |
| 2023 | $18,644,665 | $16,041,239 | $16,661,029 | $7,066,127 | 95 | $501,433 |
| 2022 | $14,287,900 | $6,143,829 | $9,556,347 | $1,409,982 | 38 | $146,626 |
| 2021 | $17,664,871 | $9,804,109 | $9,322,419 | $1,418,993 | 37 | $221,306 |
| 2020 | $17,374,709 | $10,766,688 | $9,742,246 | $1,761,471 | 56 | $1,726,950 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CLINIC’s stated mission is “to embrace the Gospel value of welcoming the stranger by promoting the dignity and protecting the rights of immigrants in partnership with a dedicated network of Catholic and community legal immigration programs.”
Its work includes education and network growth; advocacy and community engagement; and direct representation and litigation. CLINIC trains nonprofit immigration legal representatives, helps nonprofit leaders begin or expand charitable immigration legal services, and manages projects delivered by local nonprofit organizations. Its direct legal services include representation before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and federal courts.
CLINIC’s 2024 grants supported organizations with varied missions. For example, Catholic Charities of Los Angeles describes its work as serving poor and vulnerable people and promoting human dignity; the UFW Foundation says it works to empower communities and ensure human dignity; and the Education and Leadership Foundation says it empowers underrepresented communities through immigration services, educational opportunities, and social justice. Jewish Family Service of San Diego describes its mission as building a stronger, healthier, more resilient San Diego.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, CLINIC reported 110 grants totaling $14,334,928. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $1,529,163, with a median grant of $98,635. The stated grant purposes include expanding immigration legal services by training nonprofit staff to become accredited representatives under the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Access Programs, providing access to CLINIC convenings, and supporting citizenship and naturalization efforts.
Among the largest reported grants were $1,529,163 to Catholic Charities of Los Angeles; $500,718 to the Council on American-Islamic Relations; $423,830 to the UFW Foundation; $390,829 to Asian American Advancing Justice–LA; and $344,123 to the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights. CLINIC says grants are monitored through periodic narrative reports, site visits, and project statistical reports. It also reports awarding stipends to a small number of affiliates to attend its convening.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anna Marie Gallagher as executive director and secretary; Most Reverend Jaime Soto as chairman; Ms. Peg Harmon as vice president; and Sister Sally Duffy as treasurer. Directors listed were Most Reverend Eusebio Elizondo, Most Reverend George Thomas, Most Reverend Gerald Kicanas, Most Reverend Jacques Fabre-Jeune, Most Reverend Mark Seitz, and Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio.
Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc is led by Anna Marie Gallagher, Executive Director & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna Marie Gallagher
Executive Director & Secretary
Executive Director & Secretary → Executive Director, 2022
Executive Director → Secretary, Executive Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
41.5 hrs/week
$164K (2020) → $180K (2024)
Most Reverend Jaime Soto
Chairman
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miguel A. Naranjo
Religious Immigration Services Director
Religious Immigration Services Director → Rel. Imm. Svcs Director, 2023
Rel. Imm. Svcs Director → Religious Immigration Services Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
45.6 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $114K (2024)
Gregory McCain
Director of Finance
On filings since 2023
37 hrs/week
$63K (2023) → $111K (2024)
James Weathers
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
36.9 hrs/week
$116K (2024)
Nubia Torres
Director of Network Services
New on the 2024 filing
33.4 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Charles H. Wheeler
Training & Tech. Assistant Senior Attny.
Train. & Tech Assistant Senior Attorney → Training & Tech. Assistant Senior Att., 2023
Training & Tech. Assistant Senior Att. → Training & Tech. Assistant Senior Attny., 2024
On filings since 2020
33.9 hrs/week
$117K (2020) → $119K (2024)
Michelle Sardone
Deputy Director
On filings since 2022
37.3 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $134K (2024)
D. Taylor
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francis Mulcahy JD
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Most Rev Thomas G. Wenski
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Most Reverend Eusebio Elizondo
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Most Reverend Gerald Kicanas
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Most Reverend Gregory Hartmayer
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Most Reverend Mark Seitz
Board Member
Vice President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Most Reverend Nicholas Dimarzio
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Most Reverend Roy Campbell
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vincent F. Pitta
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Canny
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Most Reverend George Thomas
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Palmer
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peg Harmon
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sister Sally Duffy
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geraldine P. Carolan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Jk Fuller
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Most Reverend Jacques Fabre-Jeune
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Kristina A. Karpinski (2021–2023) — Managing Director
- Former: Jeremy Weitz (2023) — Director of Communications
- Former: Jeffrey G. Chenoweth (2020–2022) — Cap. Bldg Director
- Former: Sister Patricia Chappell (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer (2022) — Director
- Former: Archbishop Thomas Rodi (2022) — Director
- Former: Archbishop Thomas Wenski (2022) — Director
- Former: Bis Mario Eduardo Dorsonville (2022) — Director
- Former: Bishop Eusebio Elizondo (2022) — Director
- Former: Bishop George Thomas (2022) — Director
- Former: Bishop Gerald Kicanas (2022) — Director
- Former: Bishop Jaime Soto (2022) — Chairman
- Former: Bishop Mark Seitz (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Bishop Nicholas Dimarzio (2022) — Director
- Former: Bishop Roy Campbell (2022) — Director
- Former: Msgr Jeffrey Burrill (2022) — Director
- Former: Willie Pass III (2022) — Director of Finance
- Former: Marguerite Harmon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Most Rev Mario E. Dorsonville (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Most Rev Thomas J. Rodi (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sr Sally Duffy Sc (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Most Rev Michael Jk Fuller (2021) — Director
- Former: Emilynda Clomera (2020) — Section Director
- Former: Most Rev Joseph A. Pepe (2020) — Director
- Former: Msgr Brian Bransfield (2020) — Director
- Former: Susan Schreiber (2020) — Managing Attorney
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 $180K, to Anna Marie Gallagher (Executive Director & Secretary). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc
How much does Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc give each year?
Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc gave $14.3M across 110 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.1M across 95 grants.
What is Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc's typical grant size?
Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc's median grant in 2024 was $98,635, and its average grant was $130,318, across 110 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc that year got $63K on average.
Where does Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc give grants?
Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (16 grants), San Diego, CA (10 grants), Oakland, CA (7 grants) and San Jose, CA (5 grants).
Does Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 110 grants with a stated purpose on Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Access to Clinic Convening" (19 grants).
Who are Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc's largest grantees?
Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Charities of Los Angeles Inc ($1,529,163), Council on American Islamic Relations ($500,718) and UFW Foundation ($423,830), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc?
Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $24.2M.
What does Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc fund?
CLINIC’s stated mission is “to embrace the Gospel value of welcoming the stranger by promoting the dignity and protecting the rights of immigrants in partnership with a dedicated network of Catholic and community legal immigration programs.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc?
Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cliniclegal.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc's EIN?
Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1584951. 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 May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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