Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc
The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants, inc. (CIRI) is a statewide nonprofit organization that assists refugees and immigrants resolve legal, economic, linguistic and social barriers so that they become self-sufficient, integrated and contributing members of the community. CIRI achieves this mission by providing a compassionate array of high-quality legal, social and educational programming and by promoting cross cultural understanding and decent treatment for all.
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc at a glance
In short: Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc gave $92K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $92K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,743
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $91,743
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $91,743
- Total assets
- $8,396,751
- +40.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Center for Family Justice ($92K).
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 20 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $205K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Center for Family Justice Bridgeport, CT | To provide direct services for the minor victims of sex trafficking. | $91,743 |
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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 | $8,396,751 | $9,963,678 | $7,242,766 | $91,743 | 1 | $527,505 |
| 2024 | $5,984,369 | $9,994,606 | $7,252,635 | $83,322 | 1 | $54,194 |
| 2023 | $2,750,952 | $6,024,581 | $5,672,727 | $38,057 | 1 | $47,625 |
| 2022 | $2,319,724 | $6,924,109 | $6,516,574 | $204,735 | 8 | $1,279 |
| 2021 | $3,814,184 | $6,185,902 | $5,766,403 | $145,739 | 9 | $4,983 |
| 2020 | $1,804,594 | $4,481,834 | $4,103,489 | $97,379 | 10 | $581 |
About Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc
Based on IRS filings
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc is a public charity, based in Bridgeport, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $92K. Net investment income was $528K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc is led by Susan Schnitzer, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Schnitzer
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$81K (2020) → $141K (2025)
Robert Smith
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Green
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bayard Dodge
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Zuanelli
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Steckler
Director
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory J. Zorthian
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Nieuwoudt
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherry Schreiber Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Fuzesi Jr. Esq.
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reverend Dr Bernard L. Wilson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Massoud
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mimi Rog
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Klein
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Campbell
CFO & COO
Finance Director → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
Chief Financial Officer → CFO & COO, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $110K (2025)
Alicia Kinsman
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$21K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Caroline Sennett
Chief Legal Program Officer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$104K (2025)
Deo Byakisaka
Chief Program Offier
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$99K (2025)
Jurgen Link
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frances Rowland
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Caroline Pech (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Gary Holmes (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: James Rulmyr (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jane Norgren (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Peter Penczer Esq. (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Robert Maresca Esq. (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Youssef Boutros (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Anthony Laudico (2023) — Director
- Former: Alex Meyerovich Esq. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Andre Aflalo (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Evelyn Isaia (2020) — Director
- Former: Jatin Mehta (2020) — Director
- Former: Okalaka Bam Cham (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 $141K, to Susan Schnitzer (President and CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc
How much does Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc give each year?
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc gave $92K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $83K across 1 grant.
How large is Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc?
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.0M.
Where does Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc operate?
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York.
What is Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc's EIN?
Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0669118. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 4, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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