Immigrant Defenders Law Center
Immigrant Defenders Law Center (ImmDef) is a next-generation social justice law firm that defends our immigrant communities against injustices in the immigration system.
Immigrant Defenders Law Center at a glance
In short: Immigrant Defenders Law Center gave $61K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,029
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $61,029
- Median grant
- $61,029
- Total assets
- $35,689,758
- +120.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Immigrant Defenders Law Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Repatriate Our Patriots ($61K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Repatriate Our Patriots South Jordan, UT | case management services to support Non-citizen Active Duty/Reserve/National Guard, Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces as well as their families, in rebuilding stability and well-being | $61,029 |
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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 | $35,689,758 | $39,047,001 | $19,476,084 | $61,029 | 1 | $445,148 |
| 2024 | $16,159,697 | $24,775,519 | $19,195,838 | — | — | $186,439 |
| 2023 | $10,483,129 | $18,416,347 | $15,566,250 | — | — | $30,564 |
| 2022 | $7,306,510 | $12,126,839 | $11,631,634 | — | — | $29,150 |
| 2021 | $5,659,960 | $10,760,876 | $10,557,462 | — | — | $7,079 |
| 2020 | $5,283,372 | $8,030,268 | $8,686,687 | — | — | — |
About Immigrant Defenders Law Center
Based on IRS filings
Immigrant Defenders Law Center is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $35.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $61K. Net investment income was $445K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Immigrant Defenders Law Center is led by Lindsay Toczylowski, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lindsay Toczylowski
President
Executive Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $202K (2025)
Marion Donovan-Kaloust
Legal Services Director
Directing Attorney → Legal Services Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$101K (2021) → $171K (2025)
Alvaro Huerta
Litigation & Advocacy Director
Litigation & Advisor → Litigation & Advocacy Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$143K (2023) → $166K (2025)
Amanda Schuft
Legal Services Director
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$124K (2023) → $116K (2025)
Beanie Bains
Director of Finance
Director of Financ → Director of Finance, 2025
On filings since 2024
35 hrs/week
$144K (2024) → $163K (2025)
Melissa Shepard
Legal Services Director
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$148K (2025)
Susan Alva
Chief of Staff
Associate Director → Chief of Staff, 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $181K (2025)
Yliana Johansen-Mendez
Chief Program Officer
Legal Services Director → Associate Director, 2022
Associate Director → Chief Program Officer, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$111K (2021) → $183K (2025)
Kimberly Harbin
COO & General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
35 hrs/week
$159K (2025)
Alyson Parker
Secretary
Treasurer → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leila Azari
Vice President
Secretary → Vice Chair & Secretary, 2024
Vice Chair & Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zerihoun Yilma
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Jennie Pasquarella (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ligiah Villalobos (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Marco Gomez (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Marisa Arrona (2020–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Martin Gauto (2023–2024) — Director of Capacity Bl
- Former: Yliana Johansen-Kaloust (2024) — Chief Program Officer
- Former: Juan Valles (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Axel Sawczuk (2021–2022) — Director of Finance
- Former: Lisa Okamoto (2022) — Directing Attorney
- Former: Joyce Noche (2020–2021) — Legal Services Director
- Former: Nunmeeth Soni (2020–2021) — Director of Litigation
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 $202K, to Lindsay Toczylowski (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Immigrant Defenders Law Center
How much does Immigrant Defenders Law Center give each year?
Immigrant Defenders Law Center gave $61K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Immigrant Defenders Law Center?
Immigrant Defenders Law Center reported $35.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $39.0M.
What is Immigrant Defenders Law Center?
Immigrant Defenders Law Center is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $35.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Immigrant Defenders Law Center operate?
Immigrant Defenders Law Center has awarded grants in Utah.
What is Immigrant Defenders Law Center's EIN?
Immigrant Defenders Law Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4473312. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
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