Center for Human Rights and
The Center for Human Rights and constitutional law (CHRCL) is a nonprofit organization that advances and protects the rights of immigrants and communities impacted by systems of oppression through training and support, advocacy, and impact litigation.
Center for Human Rights and at a glance
In short: Center for Human Rights and gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,250
- -97.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,250
- -97.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $10,151,860
- +33.7% vs 2024
- 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 Center for Human Rights and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elder Law and Disability Rights Center ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $174K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Law and Disability Rights Center Santa Ana, CA | General Operations | $5,250 |
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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 | $10,151,860 | $4,449,560 | $1,472,351 | $5,250 | 1 | $2,066,368 |
| 2024 | $7,593,449 | $1,235,330 | $1,620,107 | $173,618 | 1 | $150,596 |
| 2023 | $8,014,394 | $1,869,802 | $1,512,454 | — | — | $109 |
| 2022 | $8,006,356 | $1,713,956 | $916,039 | — | — | $1,839 |
| 2021 | $7,386,231 | $990,074 | $836,067 | — | — | $382,084 |
| 2020 | $6,805,785 | $610,513 | $764,414 | — | — | $36,951 |
About Center for Human Rights and
Based on IRS filings
Center for Human Rights and is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Santa Ana, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Human Rights and is led by Sarah Kahn, Interim Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sarah Kahn
Interim Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$98K (2024) → $120K (2025)
Marc Van Der Hout
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sergio Perez
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Tan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chanchanit Martorell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Tom Haynes
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Hernandez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Holguin
Secretary & General Counsel
Secretary → Director & General Counsel, 2024
Director & General Counsel → Secretary & General Counsel, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$56K (2020) → $169K (2025)
Reynaldo Macias
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Peter A. Schey (2020–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: M. Gary Manulkin Esq. (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Michelle Seyler (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Father Lydio Tomasi (2020) — Director
- Former: Lenny Benson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $169K, to Carlos Holguin (Secretary & General Counsel). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Human Rights and
How much does Center for Human Rights and give each year?
Center for Human Rights and gave $5K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $174K across 1 grant.
How large is Center for Human Rights and?
Center for Human Rights and reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What is Center for Human Rights and?
Center for Human Rights and is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Santa Ana, CA. It holds $10.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Center for Human Rights and operate?
Center for Human Rights and has awarded grants in California.
What is Center for Human Rights and's EIN?
Center for Human Rights and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3700335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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