Romero Institute
EXPOSE SYSTEMIC INJUSTICE AND IMPLEMENT STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS FOR GLOBAL WARMING, ECONOMIC INEQUALITY, HUMAN AND INDIGENOUS RIGHTS. INTERFAITH LAW AND POLICY CENTER USING IMPACT LITIGATION, INVESTIGATION, GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE GOALS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$549K
-64.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$18K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$18K
About Romero Institute
Based on IRS filings
Romero Institute is a nonprofit organization, based in SANTA CRUZ, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $549K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $125K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $548,987 | $1,547,668 | $1,722,675 |
| Revenue | $2,005,493 | $2,310,390 | $1,876,523 |
| Expenses | $2,894,634 | $2,647,278 | $3,188,901 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $124,999 | $-44,806 | $-167,930 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sacred Defense Fund ($18,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SACRED DEFENSE FUND SANTA FE, NM | GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARKELL BROOKS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GWENDOLYN GRACE | AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CHASE IRON EYES | BOARD MEMBER | 45 | $87,418 |
| DANIEL SHEEHAN | PRESIDENT | 50 | $139,050 |
| SARA NELSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 50 | $139,050 |
| ERIC THIERMANN | BOARD CHAIR | 3 | — |
| JAMES GARRISON | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $107,011 |
| KAREN K JUAREZ | EMPLOYEE | 40 | $108,786 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Romero Institute?
As of 2024, Romero Institute holds $549K in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $18K in 2024.
Where does Romero Institute operate?
Romero Institute has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What size grants does Romero Institute award?
In 2024, Romero Institute awarded 1 grants totaling $18K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Romero Institute's EIN?
Romero Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3527131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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