Federation for American Immigration Reform
The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) is an organization dedicated to immigration policy reform in America's best interest. FAIR focuses on ending illegal immigration, reducing legal immigration to sustainable levels, and addressing the impacts of mass immigration on society. The organization conducts research on immigration costs, advocates for immigration law enforcement, supports employer sanctions against illegal hiring, and provides resources for community involvement in immigration reform efforts.
Federation for American Immigration Reform at a glance
- Total assets
- $39,388,568
- +40.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $8,578,324
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $2,197,393
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $8,195,051
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Federation for American Immigration Reform funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $100K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fair Congressional Task Force Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Federation for American Immigration Reform?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,388,568 | $8,578,324 | $8,195,051 | — | — | $2,197,393 |
| 2024 | $27,946,658 | $7,026,289 | $7,649,217 | — | — | $2,013,548 |
| 2023 | $27,845,838 | $5,201,170 | $7,453,094 | — | — | $743,358 |
| 2022 | $30,055,523 | $8,269,482 | $8,114,597 | $100,000 | 1 | $963,742 |
| 2021 | $30,645,621 | $7,177,636 | $9,291,438 | $4,500 | Total only | $1,740,302 |
| 2020 | $31,671,070 | $7,316,658 | $11,364,268 | $100,000 | 1 | $1,670,678 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Federation for American Immigration Reform
Based on IRS filings
Federation for American Immigration Reform is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $39.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $2.2M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Federation for American Immigration Reform is led by Daniel A. Stein Esq., President on every filing since 2020; 11 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel A. Stein Esq.
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$333K (2020) → $136K (2025)
Julie Kirchner
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$332K (2023) → $193K (2025)
Don Collins Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ira Mehlman
Media Director
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$121K (2020) → $140K (2025)
Luke Hanson
Digital Director
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$111K (2023) → $134K (2025)
Joseph Chatham
Government Relations Director
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$140K (2024) → $166K (2025)
Megan Lott
Development Director
On filings since 2024
37.5 hrs/week
$153K (2024) → $167K (2025)
Duane Austin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Donaleski
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Creighton Harris
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$174K (2020) → $234K (2025)
Christopher Hajec
Deputy General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$112K (2025)
Dale Wilcox Executive Director
General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$173K (2025)
Matthew O'Brien
Deputy Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Shari Rendall - Director Of
State & Local Engagement
New on the 2025 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$135K (2025)
Cynthia Matthews
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale M. Herder PhD
Vice Chairman
Secretary- → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
S. Blake Swensrud II
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Douglas E. Caton (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Robert Smith (2020–2024) — Senior Planned Giving Officer
- Former: Shari Rendall (2020–2024) — Director of State & Local Engagement
- Former: Gwendolyn Girlie (2021–2023) — Director of Information Technology
- Former: Robert Dane (2020–2022) — Executive Director -
- Former: Ronald Hauman (2020–2022) — Director of Government Relations
- Former: James Dorcy (2021) — Director
- Former: David Ray (2020) — Communications Director
- Former: Frank Morris PhD (2020) — Vice Chairman-
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 $234K, to Jennifer Harris (Chief Financial Officer). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Federation for American Immigration Reform
How large is Federation for American Immigration Reform?
Federation for American Immigration Reform reported $39.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.6M.
What is Federation for American Immigration Reform?
Federation for American Immigration Reform is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $39.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Federation for American Immigration Reform operate?
Federation for American Immigration Reform has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Federation for American Immigration Reform's EIN?
Federation for American Immigration Reform's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1136126. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 21, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Federation for American Immigration Reform's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in District of Columbia
NCRC Community Development Fund Inc
Washington, DC
NCRC Community Development Fund supports affordable housing and homeownership, small businesses—especially minority-owned, women-owned, and low-income businesses—and certain nonprofit programs that provide capital or services to underserved communities. Its listed awards range from $5,000 to $50,000, though typical giving is not stated; it serves communities across the U.S., with some programs focused on Illinois. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$55.6M
Grants
2,666
Total Given
$149.3M
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Washington, DC
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation makes competitive grants for science-based projects that conserve or restore fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats; it does not fund advocacy or litigation. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $106,500, and it supports projects across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Applications are competitive and program-specific; whether pre-proposals are required varies by program.
Assets
$3.6B
Grants
1,286
Total Given
$464.4M
Greater Washington Community Foundation
Washington, DC
The Greater Washington Community Foundation supports nonprofits working across areas such as economic opportunity, education, health, arts, and human services, with an emphasis on equity and economic justice. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, and it generally funds organizations serving DC, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, and specified Northern Virginia communities; it offers scheduled open competitive grant rounds as well as invite-only opportunities.
Assets
$518.3M
Grants
1,417
Total Given
$116.9M
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Washington, DC
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting supported public radio and television stations, programming, infrastructure, and related services across the United States. Its 2026 grants had a median of $22,300, though awards ranged widely; CPB’s 2025 filing was marked as its final return, and the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
—
Grants
555
Total Given
$175.8M
AARP
Washington, DC
AARP funds nonprofits and other organizations working on aging-related issues, including caregiving, health, research, education, and community programs. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $15,000, with amounts ranging widely, and it supports work through offices across the states and territories; whether AARP accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$13.1B
Grants
688
Total Given
$35.8M
City First Enterprises Inc
Washington, DC
City First Enterprises supports affordable housing, small businesses, nonprofits, commercial real estate, clean energy, and homeownership through lending and some grant programs, primarily in the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. Its typical grant size is not specified; one DC-administered program offers eligible businesses up to $500,000 in down-payment assistance. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$86.3M
Grants
2
Total Given
$769K
More similar funders
More Funders in District of Columbia
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Federation for American Immigration Reform's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Federation for American Immigration Reform down — hundreds of funders to go?