Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition
The Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition (MIRC) is an independent, immigrant-led nonprofit based in Portland, Maine. It works statewide to improve immigrants’ legal, social, and economic conditions through advocacy, information sharing, and collaboration among member organizations.
Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition at a glance
In short: Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition gave $1.4M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $82K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,391,366
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,845
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,000
- Total assets
- $968,515
- -24.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Marginal Way, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 517-3404
Website: https://maineimmigrantrights.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Black Owned Maine ($583K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 70 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MIRC is based in Portland and describes its work as statewide. Its website identifies activities concentrated in Cumberland, Androscoggin, York, Kennebec, and Washington counties, with services concentrated in Greater Portland, Lewiston, Auburn, Bath, Brunswick, Freeport, Augusta, Bangor, Milbridge, Old Orchard Beach, Biddeford, Saco, and Sanford. The 2024 filing also names Portland, South Portland, Freeport, Yarmouth, Lewiston/Auburn, Brunswick, and Sanford among places benefiting from its work.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $206K (2019) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Black Owned Maine Portland, ME | — | $583,116 |
| Generational Noor Lewiston, ME | — | $164,522 |
| YMCA of Southern Maine Portland, ME | — | $158,911 |
| Portland Public Schools Portland, ME | — | $150,000 |
| Afghan Community of Maine Portland, ME | — | $62,500 |
| Khmer Maine Portland, ME | — | $42,904 |
| Presente Maine Portland, ME | — | $37,120 |
| In Her Presence Westbrook, ME | — | $34,400 |
| Hope Acts Portland, ME | — | $32,000 |
| Hopeful Links Portland, ME | — | $26,936 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $968,515 | $2,629,881 | $3,198,007 | $1,391,366 | 17 | $36,741 |
| 2023 | $1,284,630 | $3,670,878 | $3,937,520 | $1,465,860 | 15 | $35,202 |
| 2022 | $1,616,179 | $2,508,121 | $2,037,982 | $939,372 | 16 | $3,431 |
| 2021 | $948,940 | $1,390,243 | $1,048,909 | $579,577 | 13 | — |
| 2020 | $631,178 | $980,188 | $501,015 | $267,500 | 9 | — |
| 2019 | $121,554 | $355,684 | $313,360 | $205,921 | 2 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MIRC’s stated mission is to improve the legal, social, and economic conditions experienced by immigrants in Maine, enhancing their lives while strengthening the state through advocacy, information sharing, and collaboration.
Its 2024–2026 policy priorities include civil rights and anti-discrimination protections; access to resources and services; housing access and stability; economic opportunity and workforce development; and transportation equity. The coalition also describes work to inform lawmakers and the public, support immigrant participation in meetings with elected officials, and connect community members with service providers and policy partners.
MIRC’s website describes a membership coalition of more than 100 organizations. Membership is open to Maine public or nonprofit organizations that meet the coalition’s criteria and are committed to justice and equality for immigrants and refugees. Partners may attend coalition meetings and receive updates but do not vote on priorities or elect board members.
Grantmaking
The available 2022–2024 filing data reports zero grants in each year. No grant recipients, grant amounts, typical grant size, or application process are provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following officers and directors:
- Mufalo Chitam — Executive Director
- Charles Carnegie — President
- Jason Shedlock — Vice President
- Joby Thoyalil — Governance Committee
- Amran Osman — Secretary
- Kevin Damboise — Member
- Patrick Otim — Member
- Deqa Dhalac — Member
- Landry Kwizera — Member
- Sally Sutton — Member
Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition is led by Charles Carnegie, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Carnegie
President
Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mufalo Chitam
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$50K (2019) → $99K (2024)
Kevin Damboise
Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason James Shedlock
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amran Osman
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joby Thoyalil
Governance C
Member → Governance C, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Otim
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deqa Dhalac
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fatuma Hussein
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jean Hakuzimana
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Landry Kwizera
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mardochee Mbongi
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally Sutton
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Unezase
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: John Messer (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Hermeet Kohli (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Apollinaire Munyaneza (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Rona Sayed (2023) — Member
- Former: Deborah P. Ibownwa Esquire (2019–2022) — Governance
- Former: Dina Yacoubagha (2019–2022) — Member
- Former: Hannah Deangelis (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Sarah Lewis (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Theary Ryder (2022) — Member
- Former: Randi Greenwald (2019–2021) — Member
- Former: Danica Barboza (2021) — Member
- Former: Nelida Berke (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Shawna Ohm (2019–2020) — Member
- Former: Nsiona Sonny Nguizani (2020) — Member
- Former: Luc-Armond Ningumirize (2019) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $99K, to Mufalo Chitam (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition
How much does Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition give each year?
Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition gave $1.4M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 15 grants.
What is Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition's typical grant size?
Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition's median grant in 2024 was $32,000, and its average grant was $81,845, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition give grants?
Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (12 grants) and Westbrook, ME (3 grants).
Who are Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition's largest grantees?
Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition's largest 2024 grantees include Black Owned Maine ($583,116), Generational Noor ($164,522) and YMCA of Southern Maine ($158,911), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition?
Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition reported $969K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What does Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition fund?
MIRC’s stated mission is to improve the legal, social, and economic conditions experienced by immigrants in Maine, enhancing their lives while strengthening the state through advocacy, information sharing, and collaboration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition?
Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check maineimmigrantrights.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition's EIN?
Maine Immigrants' Rights Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3097991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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