IRAP IS A GLOBAL LEGAL AID AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION WORKING TO CREATE A WORLD WHERE REFUGEES AND ALL PEOPLE SEEKING SAFETY ARE EMPOWERED TO CLAIM THEIR RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT AND A PATH TO LASTING REFUGE. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE AND A SAFE WAY TO GET THERE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$70.4M
+1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$7K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$7K
About International Refugee Assistance Project
Based on IRS filings
International Refugee Assistance Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $70.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $2.0M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $70,353,742 | $69,197,781 | $72,263,409 |
| Revenue | $23,812,978 | $21,048,609 | $66,214,216 |
| Expenses | $28,154,321 | $23,048,038 | $17,569,471 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,040,954 | $1,650,870 | $232,791 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center ($6,750).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LAS AMERICAS IMMIGRANT ADVOCACY CENTER EL PASO, TX | BUILDING BANK OF STORIES FOR QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DATA ABOUT IMPACT OF CLIMATE ON MIGRANT JOURNEYS | $6,750 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TARYN HIGASHI | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CARL REISNER | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| MIKE JACOBELLIS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ZAINAB SALBI | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ROBERT J ABERNETHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NADIA ALLAUDIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AHILAN ARULANANTHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIRIAM BUHL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOE CERRELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAZEN DARWISH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETSY DOYLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NEEMA SINGH GULIANI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUBHI KHUDAIRI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MADNICK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIET MURERIWA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| INGRID RASMUSSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD SHAPIRO | DIRECTOR, THRU 2/2024 | 1 | — |
| NEGAR TAYYAR | DIRECTOR, THRU 2/2024 | 1 | — |
| TALI FARHADIAN WEINSTEIN | DIRECTOR, THRU 2/2024 | 1 | — |
| REBECCA HELLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $340,451 |
| SARAH MORTON | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $235,941 |
| SHARIF ALY | PRESIDENT | 40 | $163,264 |
| YELENA BAKALEVA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $239,263 |
| AMY TAYLOR | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM | 40 | $220,870 |
| NISHA AGARWAL | DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF IMPACT | 40 | $222,159 |
| KELLY GRAMP | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $238,551 |
| MARIKO HIROSE | LITIGATION DIRECTOR | 40 | $172,363 |
| SUNIL VARGHESE | POLICY DIRECTOR | 40 | $175,660 |
| LAURIE BALL COOPER | U.S LEGAL SERVICES DIRECTOR | 40 | $182,506 |
| KATHLEEN LIST | SENIOR VP, GLOBAL LEGAL PROGRAMS | 40 | $154,567 |
| KATRIN J JELLEMA | DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL GIVING | 40 | $138,491 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is International Refugee Assistance Project?
International Refugee Assistance Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $70.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is International Refugee Assistance Project?
As of 2024, International Refugee Assistance Project holds $70.4M in total assets with $23.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $7K in 2024.
Where does International Refugee Assistance Project operate?
International Refugee Assistance Project has awarded grants in Maryland, New York, Texas.
What size grants does International Refugee Assistance Project award?
In 2024, International Refugee Assistance Project awarded 1 grants totaling $7K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is International Refugee Assistance Project's EIN?
International Refugee Assistance Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2167556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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