Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) is a Chicago-based public charity that works with member and partner organizations to advance immigrants’ and refugees’ participation in civic, cultural, social, and political life. Its grantmaking supports organizations serving immigrant and refugee communities in Illinois; all reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois.
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights at a glance
In short: Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights gave $37.1M across 83 grants in 2025 (avg $447K), mostly in Illinois. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,112,206
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 83
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $447,135
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $269,319
- Total assets
- $28,775,330
- -25.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (4 of 83, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
- Contact
Mailing address: 228 S Wabash 800, Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: (312) 332-7360
Website: https://icirr.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Instituto Del Progreso Latino ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $15.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
388 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 118 grants of 388 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ICIRR’s programs and policy work address immigrant and refugee communities across Illinois. Its 2025 grant dollars were reported entirely for recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 83 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 83 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $63K; repeat grants $467K. How we count
Medians: $60K first-time, $298K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.7M (2019) to $37.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 83 grants totaling $37.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Instituto Del Progreso Latino Chicago, IL | Immigrant & Refugees Assistance | $2,008,090 |
| Selfreliance Association Chicago, IL | Immigrant & Refugees Assistance | $1,875,895 |
| Polish American Association Chicago, IL | Immigrant & Refugees Assistance | $1,870,547 |
| Muslim Women Resource Center Chicago, IL | Immigrant & Refugees Assistance | $1,613,325 |
| Fedecmi Chicago, IL | Immigrant & Refugees Assistance | $1,598,682 |
| World Relief-Chicago Chicago, IL | Immigrant & Refugees Assistance | $1,581,184 |
| Erie Neighborhood House Chicago, IL | Immigrant & Refugees Assistance | $1,504,965 |
| Illinois Migrant Council Chicago, IL | Immigrant & Refugees Assistance | $1,124,341 |
| Chinese American Service League Chicago, IL | Immigrant & Refugees Assistance | $1,103,441 |
| Arab American Action Network Chicago, IL | Immigrant & Refugees Assistance | $828,094 |
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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 | $28,775,330 | $56,337,333 | $54,051,049 | $37,112,206 | 83 | $166,433 |
| 2024 | $38,426,178 | $97,882,081 | $97,112,990 | $35,723,245 | 82 | $54,652 |
| 2023 | $23,379,598 | $80,423,307 | $81,877,893 | $18,829,087 | 69 | $25,078 |
| 2022 | $11,306,677 | $51,814,327 | $50,912,934 | $14,284,081 | 62 | $719 |
| 2021 | $10,681,553 | $36,605,381 | $35,962,436 | $10,718,300 | 92 | $1,368 |
| 2020 | $10,369,329 | $16,598,943 | $15,607,151 | $8,952,082 | 84 | $2,653 |
| 2019 | $5,772,291 | $9,438,857 | $9,098,791 | $5,694,999 | 58 | $3,245 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ICIRR’s stated mission is to promote the full and equal participation of immigrants and refugees in the political, civic, cultural, and social life of a diverse society.
Its programs include the Immigrant Family Resource Program, which supports access to public benefits and related services; the New Americans Initiative, which provides immigration-related services through community organizations; and the New Americans Democracy Project, a nonpartisan voter registration, education, and mobilization campaign. ICIRR also describes work in immigrant health access, nutrition assistance, family referrals, education, and organizing and leadership development.
The 2025 grants listed in its filing were designated for “immigrant & refugees assistance.” Among the organizations it supported, Selfreliance Association says it helps newly arrived immigrants adapt and provides services through a one-stop resource center. The Polish American Association says it advances diverse immigrant communities, rooted in Polish heritage. Erie Neighborhood House says it empowers Latinx immigrants and families of all backgrounds through education, critical services, and advocacy. Chinese American Service League says its programs support family economic self-sufficiency, strengthen families, and help individuals and families navigate cultural transitions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, ICIRR reported 83 grants totaling $37,112,206. Grants ranged from $10,500 to $2,008,090, with a median of $269,319.
The largest reported grants included $2,008,090 to Instituto del Progreso Latino and $1,875,895 to Selfreliance Association. Other major recipients included Polish American Association ($1,870,547), Muslim Women Resource Center ($1,613,325), and FEDECMI ($1,598,682). Each of these grants was listed for immigrant and refugee assistance.
No application process, materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Dulce Ortiz, president; Elizabeth Cervantes, vice president and treasurer; Itedal Shalabi, secretary; and board directors Neena Hemmady, Andy Kang, Bob Reiter, Izabela Miltko-Ivkovitch, and William Jaramillo. The filing also lists Lawrence Benito as chief executive officer and Breandan Magee as senior director of programs.
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights is led by Lawrence Benito, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2019; 8 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence Benito
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$130K (2019) → $230K (2025)
Dulce Ortiz
President
Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Breandan Magee
Senior Director of Programs
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$92K (2019) → $202K (2025)
Sandra Hoyt
Senior Director of Finance
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$91K (2019) → $202K (2025)
Kim Suh
Director of Finance & Accounting
Finance & Accounting Director → Director of Finance & Accounting, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$122K (2024) → $140K (2025)
Idalia Flores
Director of Program Administration
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$111K (2025)
Marilu Moreno
Director of Program Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2025)
Andy Kang
Board Director
Vice President → Board Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Reiter
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Izabela Miltko-Ivkovitch
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neena Hemmady
Board Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Jaramillo
Board Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Tsao
Senior Policy Counsel
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024) → $108K (2025)
Veronica Castro
Deputy Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$133K (2024) → $195K (2025)
Elizabeth Cervantes
Vice President & Treasurer
Board Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Itedal Shalabi
Secretary
Board Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Demian Kogan (2024) — Org Director
- Former: Clarita Santos (2019–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Kirstin Chernawsky (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Susan Fortino-Brown (2019–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Katya Nunes (2020–2023) — Board Director
- Former: Anna Morzy (2019) — Board Director
- Former: Bernarda Wong (2019) — Board Director
- Former: Daysi Funes (2019) — Board Director
- Former: Jane Ramsey (2019) — Board Director
- Former: Jeff Bartow (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Katya Nugues (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Laura Garza (2019) — Board Director
- Former: Mony Ruiz-Velasco (2019) — President
- Former: Roberto M. Romero-Perez (2019) — Board Director
- Former: Rosa Carrasco (2019) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $230K, to Lawrence Benito (Chief Executive Officer). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
How much does Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights give each year?
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights gave $37.1M across 83 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $35.7M across 82 grants.
What is Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights's typical grant size?
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights's median grant in 2025 was $269,319, and its average grant was $447,135, across 83 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights that year got $63K on average.
Where does Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights give grants?
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (53 grants), Rockford, IL (3 grants), Waukegan, IL (2 grants) and Elgin, IL (2 grants).
Does Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 83 grants with a stated purpose on Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Immigrant & Refugees Assistance" (83 grants).
Who are Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights's largest grantees?
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights's largest 2025 grantees include Instituto Del Progreso Latino ($2,008,090), Selfreliance Association ($1,875,895) and Polish American Association ($1,870,547), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights?
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights reported $28.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $56.3M.
What does Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights fund?
ICIRR’s stated mission is to promote the full and equal participation of immigrants and refugees in the political, civic, cultural, and social life of a diverse society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights?
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check icirr.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights's EIN?
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3783551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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