National Immigration Law Center
The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1979 and headquartered in Washington, DC, with additional presence in Los Angeles, California. NILC is one of the leading advocacy organizations in the United States dedicated exclusively to defending and advancing the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their loved ones. The organization operates as a legal services nonprofit with approximately 91 employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.7M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$519K
-33.5% YoY
Grant Count
16
-42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
+16.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To advance and defend the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their loved ones.
Vision: A society where everyone has the freedom to thrive, no matter how much money we have, what we look like, or where we were born.
NILC works at the intersection of immigrant, economic, and racial justice. The organization deploys a multi-pronged strategy including:
- Impact litigation
- Policy advocacy
- Movement-building
- Narrative and culture change
The organization is nationally recognized as a movement leader with deep policy and legal expertise in immigration, public benefits, and employment laws affecting immigrants and refugees. NILC's work draws strength from partnerships, community mobilization, and the lived experience and expertise of the communities it serves.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024 (ending June 30, 2024):
- Total Revenue: $17.6 million
- Total Expenses: $17 million
- Total Assets: $32.7 million
- Total Liabilities: $3.67 million
As of Fiscal Year 2023 (ending June 30, 2023):
- Annual Revenue: $12.1 million
- Total Assets: $31.4 million
- Total Giving: $780,800
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,699,349 | $31,412,839 | $35,760,014 |
| Revenue | $17,631,835 | $12,123,905 | $25,085,744 |
| Expenses | $17,023,582 | $18,164,437 | $20,847,833 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,186,652 | $-414,024 | $-121,857 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kica Matos – President
- Lynn Damiano Pearson – Director, Legal Strategy
- Will Dempster – Vice President, Strategic Communications
- Nicholas Katz – General Counsel
- Linton Joaquin – General Counsel
- Marisa Aguayo – Director, Institutional Giving
- Gail Heath – Human Resources Director
- Kevin Cathcart – Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANGELA M BANKS | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| ROBERT PAUW | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| ALEXANDRA SUH | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| KEVIN M CATHCART ESQ | TREASURER TIL 12/2023, THEN DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| ERIC HA | TREASURER AS OF 12/2023 | 4 | — |
| MURAD AWAWDEH | DIRECTOR AS OF 12/2023 | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER CHACON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ROSE CUISON-VILLAZOR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PEDRO GERSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GHAZAL TAJMIRI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| OMOLARA T UWEMEDIMO MD MPH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANGELICA MATOS | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 45 | $284,044 |
| TASHA HARRIS | EVP OF OPERATIONS | 45 | $231,934 |
| LISA GRAYBILL | VP OF LAW AND POLICY | 45 | $220,739 |
| VICTORIA BALLESTEROS | EVP OF STRATEGIC COMMS & NARRATIVE | 45 | $202,802 |
| TRACY DENNIS | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES TIL 11/2023 | 45 | $200,043 |
| WILL DEMPSTER | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS | 45 | $183,242 |
| BRIANNON GILLIS | VP OF POLITICAL STRATEGY, IJF | 5 | $188,606 |
| MARIELENA HINCAPIE | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | — | $153,625 |
Contact Information
Washington, DC Office: 1121 14th Street, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-216-0261
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 743013 Los Angeles, CA 90074
Website: www.nilc.org
Tax Information:
- EIN: 95-4539765
- IRS Ruling Year: 1995
- Tax-exempt status: September 1995
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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