Nijc NFP
The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) is a leader in advancing immigrant rights through its unique strategy drawing on its legal services to promote legal reform through litigation, advocacy and strategic communications.
Nijc NFP at a glance
- Total assets
- $17,471,804
- +53.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $22,135,576
- +169.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $324,597
- -216498.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $16,263,505
- +489.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nijc NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resurrection Project Chicago, IL | Midwest Immigrant Defenders Project Grant via Pritzker Foundation | $40,721 |
| The Immigration Project Inc Normal, IL | Midwest Immigrant Defenders Project Grant via Pritzker Foundation | $33,639 |
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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 | $17,471,804 | $22,135,576 | $16,263,505 | — | — | $324,597 |
| 2024 | $11,409,952 | $8,221,801 | $2,759,472 | $74,360 | 2 | $-150 |
About Nijc NFP
Based on IRS filings
Nijc NFP is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $325K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nijc NFP is led by Mary Meg McCarthy, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 2 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Meg McCarthy
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$128K (2025)
Chad Doobay
Board Chair
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Hechinger
Board Finance Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catalina Salley
COO
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$96K (2025)
Abiman Rajadurai
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Wolf
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Morsch
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Coogan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Skakun
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Ann Russo
Board Secretary
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Klawiter
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherene Jodrey
Board Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Fortino-Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 $128K, to Mary Meg McCarthy (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nijc NFP
How large is Nijc NFP?
Nijc NFP reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $22.1M.
What is Nijc NFP?
Nijc NFP is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $17.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Nijc NFP operate?
Nijc NFP has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Nijc NFP's EIN?
Nijc NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3878636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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