Free Migration Project
Charitable and educational purposes
Free Migration Project at a glance
In short: Free Migration Project gave $222K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $222K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $222,061
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $222,061
- Median grant
- $222,061
- Total assets
- $115,773
- +603.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Free Migration Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition ($222K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2022) to $222K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition Philadelphia, PA | Grant total disbursed pursuant to a fiscal sponsorship agreement. | $222,061 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $115,773 | $509,287 | $382,260 | $222,061 | 1 |
| 2023 | $16,461 | $177,723 | $203,873 | — | — |
| 2022 | $28,194 | $234,111 | $299,197 | $17,160 | 2 |
| 2021 | $80,697 | $188,723 | $208,631 | — | — |
About Free Migration Project
Based on IRS filings
Free Migration Project is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $116K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $222K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Free Migration Project is led by David Colin Bennion, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Colin Bennion
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$43K (2021) → $55K (2024)
Jasmine Rivera
Board President & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katia Perez
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fabio Rojas
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sundrop Carter
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Setareh Ghandehari
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Juliette Gomez (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Shikha Dalmia (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Steven Sacco (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jamila Hammami (2021) — Board Treasurer & Director
- Former: Ming Keong Lee (2021) — Director
- Former: Tania Victoria Chairez Hernandez (2021) — Board Secretary & Director
- Former: Vipul Naik (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $55K, to David Colin Bennion (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Free Migration Project
How much does Free Migration Project give each year?
Free Migration Project gave $222K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Free Migration Project?
Free Migration Project reported $116K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $509K.
What is Free Migration Project?
Free Migration Project is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $116K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Free Migration Project operate?
Free Migration Project has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Free Migration Project's EIN?
Free Migration Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1938695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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