Make The Road States Inc
Make The Road States, inc. Is a national organization which operates projects that deliver direct services, including adult education, youth leadership development and support programming, and legal services, to support communities, their members and their leadership, reduce oppression and discrimination, and help individuals families and communities to thrive. In addition to operating the projects, the organization also provides financial, human resources, operations, compliance and other infrastructure support to organizations that share a strategic vision and values.
Make The Road States Inc at a glance
In short: Make The Road States Inc gave $1.7M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $248K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,737,629
- +632.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $248,233
- +318.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,000
- Total assets
- $19,905,448
- +19.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Make The Road States Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Make the Road Action ($955K). Together the top 7 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 25 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Make The Road States Inc gives
- Giving grew 1519% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2021) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make the Road Action Brooklyn, NY | Organizing project - Civic Engagement | $955,129 |
| Make the Road New York Brooklyn, NY | General Operating | $633,500 |
| Tides Advocacy San Francisco, CA | Organizing project - Civic Engagement | $100,000 |
| Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | Organizing projects | $22,000 |
| Comunidad Migrante Las Vegas, NV | Organizing projects | $10,000 |
| Nevada Alliance for Student Diversity Las Vegas, NV | Organizing projects | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Council of Southern NV Boulder City, NV | Organizing projects | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,905,448 | $18,884,913 | $15,164,262 | $1,737,629 | 7 | $-2,422 |
| 2023 | $16,608,658 | $16,248,012 | $12,268,929 | $237,350 | 4 | — |
| 2022 | $14,585,654 | $13,146,230 | $7,696,693 | $549,238 | 9 | — |
| 2021 | $7,408,251 | $7,425,065 | $5,586,940 | $107,333 | 3 | $-401 |
| 2020 | $5,489,964 | $7,987,404 | $5,216,101 | $1,453,102 | 2 | — |
About Make The Road States Inc
Based on IRS filings
Make The Road States Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Brooklyn, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.7M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Make The Road States Inc is led by Arlenis Morel, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 7 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arlenis Morel
Executive Director
Executive Director → Director, 2023
Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oona Chatterjee
Chair
Board Member → Chiar, 2021
Chiar → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kati Sipp
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Maegan Llerena
State Director
State Director → Director, 2023
Director → State Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$110K (2021) → $166K (2024)
Shundiin Jakub
Director of Finance
Director of Finance → Director of Gov Grants & Compliance, 2023
Director of Gov Grants & Compliance → Director of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$115K (2021) → $135K (2024)
Leonel Murrieta-Serna
State Director
State Director → Director, 2023
Director → State Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $150K (2024)
Sara Cullinane
State Director
State Director → Director, 2023
Director → State Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$105K (2022) → $122K (2024)
Barbara Lopez
State Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$126K (2024)
Selyna M. Quinones-Gomez
Director of People & Culture
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$126K (2024)
Deborah Axt
Director
Co Executive Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lizette Escobedo
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rochelle Palache
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert F. Mazzaferro
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$91K (2020) → $159K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Fathima P. Torres (2021–2023) — National Hr Director
- Former: Javier Valdes (2020) — Co Executive Director
- Former: Lorelei Salas (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $166K, to Maegan Llerena (State Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Make The Road States Inc
How much does Make The Road States Inc give each year?
Make The Road States Inc gave $1.7M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $237K across 4 grants.
What is Make The Road States Inc's typical grant size?
Make The Road States Inc's median grant in 2024 was $22,000, and its average grant was $248,233, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Make The Road States Inc give grants?
Make The Road States Inc gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants) and Las Vegas, NV (2 grants).
Does Make The Road States Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Make The Road States Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Organizing projects" (4 grants).
Who are Make The Road States Inc's largest grantees?
Make The Road States Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Make the Road Action ($955,129), Make the Road New York ($633,500) and Tides Advocacy ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Make The Road States Inc?
Make The Road States Inc reported $19.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.9M.
What is Make The Road States Inc?
Make The Road States Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Brooklyn, NY. It holds $19.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Make The Road States Inc's EIN?
Make The Road States Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3988830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- 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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