Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
NORTHWEST IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROJECT (NWIRP) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO DEFENDING AND ADVANCING THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS THROUGH IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES TO PERSONS OF LOW INCOME, AND ALSO BY PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY.
Key facts about Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
- EIN
- 91-1393082
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,161,970
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $193,662
- Median grant
- $177,097
- Total assets
- $25,239,053
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Northwest Immigrant Rights Project funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Northwest Immigrant Rights Project's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Washington (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (2 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
How Northwest Immigrant Rights Project gives
- Giving grew 280% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.2M
+15.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+101.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$194K
+68.3% YoY
About Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Based on IRS filings
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project is a nonprofit organization, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $427K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,239,053 | $21,823,780 | $19,949,842 |
| Revenue | $22,876,886 | $22,174,069 | $16,986,986 |
| Expenses | $22,640,837 | $19,568,091 | $16,914,760 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $426,513 | $319,516 | $26,254 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Colectiva Legal Del Pueblo ($386,082), Legal Counsel for Youth & Children ($342,493), Manzanita House ($264,909).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COLECTIVA LEGAL DEL PUEBLO Burien, WA | CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER CRIMES. | $386,082 |
| LEGAL COUNSEL FOR YOUTH & CHILDREN Seattle, WA | PROVIDING IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES UNDER THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE LEGAL AID FOR IMMIGRANTS PROGRAM 2024-25 CONTRACT. | $342,493 |
| MANZANITA HOUSE Spokane, WA | PROVIDING IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES UNDER THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE LEGAL AID FOR IMMIGRANTS PROGRAM 2024-25 CONTRACT. | $264,909 |
| API CHAYA Seattle, WA | CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR ADULT AND YOUTH VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND STALKING. | $89,285 |
| GRANT COUNTY DBA NEW HOPE Moses Lake, WA | LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. | $44,801 |
| CIELO RADLO RANCH PROJECT Olympia, WA | LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR TRAFFICKING VICTIMS. | $34,400 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Higgs | President | 1 | — |
| Miguel Bocanegra | Vice-President | 1 | — |
| Wendy Hernandez | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Andrew Kim | Treasuer | 1 | — |
| Liz Dunbar | Director | 1 | — |
| Sok Pok | Director Thru 01/24 | 1 | — |
| Renata De Carvalho Garcia | Director Thru 03/24 | 1 | — |
| Kamau Chege | Director | 1 | — |
| Dave Heiner | Director Thru 01/24 | 1 | — |
| Francis Adewale | Director | 1 | — |
| Tania Santiago Pastrana | Director | 1 | — |
| Nushina Mir | Director | 1 | — |
| May Jo Ybarra-Vega | Director | 1 | — |
| Fernando Morado | Director | 1 | — |
| Ariel Dos Santos | Director | 1 | — |
| Jairo Hoyos Galvis | Director | 1 | — |
| Karina San Juan | Director | 1 | — |
| Fernando Morado | Director | 1 | — |
| Imelda Mariscal | Director Thru 10/24 | 1 | — |
| Maria Chavez Sierra | Executive Director | 35 | $201,975 |
| Mozdeh Oskouian | Deputy Director | 35 | $149,601 |
| Vanessa Gutierrez | Deputy Director | 35 | $145,563 |
| Matthew Adams | Legal Director | 35 | $163,389 |
| Mirta Contreras | Directing Attorney | 35 | $132,282 |
| Jennifer Mashek | Directing Attorney | 35 | $135,081 |
| Henry Hwang | Directing Attorney | 35 | $129,128 |
| Anne Richardson | Grants and Contracts Director | 35 | $123,019 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Northwest Immigrant Rights Project?
As of 2024, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project holds $25.2M in total assets with $22.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does Northwest Immigrant Rights Project operate?
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Northwest Immigrant Rights Project award?
In 2024, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project awarded 6 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $194K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Northwest Immigrant Rights Project's EIN?
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1393082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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