Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee
TIRRC IS A STATEWIDE, IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE-LED COLLABORATION. OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD POWER, AMPLIFY OUR VOICES, AND ORGANIZE COMMUNITIES TO ADVOCATE FOR OUR RIGHTS. OUR VISION IS A STRONGER, MORE INCLUSIVE TENNESSEE WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL NATIONALITIES, IMMIGRATION STATUSES, AND RACIAL IDENTITIES CAN BELONG AND THRIVE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.5M
+67.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$622K
+12.3% YoY
Grant Count
13
+8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$48K
+3.7% YoY
About Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee
Based on IRS filings
Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NASHVILLE, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $622K. Net investment income was $70K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,540,114 | $5,695,616 | $5,165,906 |
| Revenue | $7,891,819 | $4,649,963 | $3,571,506 |
| Expenses | $4,228,649 | $3,733,198 | $2,856,176 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $70,251 | — | — |
| 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
63 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tirrc Votes ($205,200), Bank of America Charitable Foundation ($100,000), Civic Tn ($75,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CHARLOTTE, NC | SUPPORT ORG PROGRAMS | $100,000 |
| CCCFIRM WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT ORG PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| CIVIC TN NASHVILLE, TN | SUPPORT ORG PROGRAMS | $75,000 |
| DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION GOODLETTSVILLE, TN | SUPPORT ORG PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| DR BRONNER'S FAMILY FOUNDATION VISTA, CA | SUPPORT ORG PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| HCA HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION NASHVILLE, TN | SUPPORT ORG PROGRAMS | $35,000 |
| NATIONAL DOMESTIC WORKERS ALLIANCE NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT ORG PROGRAMS | $30,000 |
| NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP FOR NEW AMERICANS CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT ORG PROGRAMS | $35,000 |
| NISSAN FOUNDATION FRANKLIN, TN | SUPPORT ORG PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| PRESBYTERIAN HUNGER FUND LOUISVILLE, KY | SUPPORT ORG PROGRAMS | $17,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID ESQUIVEL | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| CHERISNA JEAN-MARIE | VICE-PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SAFARI MUNYARUGENDO | TREASURER | 0.05 | — |
| KATHERINE LEDEZMA-SOTO | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| CLAUDIO MOSSE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ABEY LISSANE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GARRETT CAUSEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TONY KAUFFMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.05 | — |
| PRISCILLA MOUNTINHO SHOGAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.05 | — |
| BERENICE OLIVA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.05 | — |
| ANA MANCEBO | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SALWA DAOUK | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| LISA SHERMAN-NIKOLAUS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $171,427 |
| CARA DOIDGE KILGORE | SENIOR OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | 40 | $78,304 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee?
Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NASHVILLE, TN. It holds $9.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee?
As of 2024, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee holds $9.5M in total assets with $7.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $622K in 2024.
Where does Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee operate?
Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee.
What size grants does Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee award?
In 2024, Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee awarded 13 grants totaling $622K — an average of about $48K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee's EIN?
Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0121100. 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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