The Resurrection Project
The Resurrection Project (TRP) is a public charity based in Chicago, Illinois. It works on community development and justice, supporting immigrants and families through affordable housing, financial services, immigrant justice, and community programs. Its 2024 filing also reports grants to other organizations, primarily in Illinois.
The Resurrection Project at a glance
In short: The Resurrection Project gave $17.8M across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $318K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,805,980
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- Average grant
- $317,964
- Median grant
- $237,303
- Total assets
- $54,221,087
- +13.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Resurrection Project
- Contact
Mailing address: 1818 South Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60608
Phone: (312) 666-1323
Website: https://resurrectionproject.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Resurrection Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Highland Park Highwood Legal Aid Clinic ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $8.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 20 grants of 56 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
TRP says it develops and preserves affordable housing across Southwest Chicago and identifies Pilsen, Little Village, and Back of the Yards as communities where it has worked to deepen its community-development model. Its 2024 filing describes immigrant-serving work and partner support across Illinois. Of its 2024 grant dollars, 98% went to recipients in Illinois and 2% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $17.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Highwood Legal Aid Clinic Highland Park, IL | Immigration Legal and Support Services | $1,278,911 |
| Beyond Legal Aid Chicago, IL | Immigration Legal and Support Services | $1,057,969 |
| Children's Legal Center Chicago, IL | Immigration Legal and Support Services | $987,492 |
| Immigration Project Bloomington, IL | Immigration Legal and Support Services | $939,805 |
| Erie Neighborhood House Chicago, IL | Immigration Legal and Support Services | $925,769 |
| Nijc NFP Chicago, IL | Immigration Legal and Support Services | $707,731 |
| Chicago Workers Collaborative Chicago, IL | Immigration Legal and Support Services | $643,459 |
| Hana Center Chicago, IL | Immigration Legal and Support Services | $582,488 |
| Muslim Women Resource Center Chicago, IL | Immigration Legal and Support Services | $558,123 |
| Legal Aid Chicago Chicago, IL | Immigration Legal and Support Services | $557,977 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,221,087 | $45,532,789 | $44,788,674 | $17,805,980 | 56 | $950,913 |
| 2023 | $47,890,603 | $31,401,801 | $31,119,308 | — | — | $628,741 |
| 2022 | $47,621,788 | $27,371,224 | $31,133,083 | — | — | $375,743 |
| 2021 | $50,016,508 | $28,523,400 | $30,599,600 | — | — | $497,789 |
| 2020 | $48,135,020 | $35,278,641 | $28,107,008 | — | — | $-1,994,206 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
TRP’s mission is “to build community and champion justice so that immigrants and families have the power to shape their future.” Its work includes financial education and lending, affordable housing development and preservation, and immigrant justice programs that include legal services, leadership development, and advocacy.
TRP’s 2024 filing describes grantmaking to immigrant-serving partners across Illinois. Among the recipients listed, Beyond Legal Aid says it uses “community activism lawyering” to help underserved communities access justice and pursue social change. Children’s Legal Center says it provides free, trauma-informed immigration legal and wrap-around services to children and families who have experienced victimization. Immigration Project describes its work as aid and legal assistance for immigrants and refugees. NIJC says it advances immigrant rights through legal services, litigation, advocacy, and strategic communications.
Other listed recipients describe work in civil legal aid, immigrant and low-income family services, neighborhood assistance, and strengthening families and communities. These are the recipients’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, TRP reported 56 itemized grants totaling $17,805,980. Grant amounts ranged from $7,127 to $1,278,911, with a median of $237,302. The largest listed grants were:
The listed purposes for these largest grants were immigration legal and support services. TRP’s filing narrative separately says it sub-granted over $20 million to immigrant-serving partners across Illinois in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles Dahm as board chair, Hillary Ebach as board secretary, Julie Chavez as board vice chair, Sarah Bradley as board treasurer, and Raul Raymundo as CEO. It also lists Antonio Martinez, Antonio Ortiz, Antonio Romero, Don Nevins, and Emily Green as directors.
The Resurrection Project is led by Raul Raymundo, CEO on every filing since 2020; 9 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raul Raymundo
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$215K (2020) → $267K (2024)
Charles Dahm
Board Chair
Interim Secretary → Chair, 2021
Chair → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antonio Martinez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Nevins
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Crane
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Araiza
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Prado
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antonio Ortiz
Director
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2022
Board Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Antonio Romero
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Green
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erendira Rendon
Vice President of Immigration
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $159K (2024)
Kristen Komara
Vice President of Community Wealth
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $146K (2024)
Guacolda Reyes
Chief Real Estate Development Officer
Chief Real Estate Development → Chief Real Estate Development Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$172K (2021) → $199K (2024)
Kevina Bronaugh
Vice President of Asset Management
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$119K (2022) → $151K (2024)
Christopher V. Martinez
Chief Administrator & Strategy Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$124K (2024)
Elizabeth Andrade
Vice President of Information Technology
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$129K (2024)
Marcelo Presser
Chief Financial Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$172K (2024)
Mary E. Johnson
Chief Development Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024)
Hillary Ebach
Board Secretary
Director → Board Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Bradley
Board Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Chavez
Board Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Board Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Anjanette Brown (2020–2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Vicky Arroyo (2020–2023) — President & Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Belinda Jones (2021–2023) — Vice President of Hr
- Former: Veronica Reyes (2021–2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Shelbie Luna (2023) — General Council & Vice President of Reas Program
- Former: Edgar Hernandez (2022) — Vice President of Facilities & Construct
- Former: Mirna Holton (2020–2021) — Chief Development Officer
- Former: Vicky Arroyo -Brd (2021) — President & COO · Filing note: Until 421
- Former: Anthony Ortiz (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Christine Raguso (2020) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Emigdio Gamiboa (2020) — Vice President of Marketing
- Former: Julian Posada (2020) — Chief Enterprise Officer
- Former: Milena Tous (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $267K, to Raul Raymundo (CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Resurrection Project
How much does The Resurrection Project give each year?
The Resurrection Project gave $17.8M across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Resurrection Project's typical grant size?
The Resurrection Project's median grant in 2024 was $237,303, and its average grant was $317,964, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Resurrection Project give grants?
The Resurrection Project gives mostly in Illinois: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (38 grants) and Elgin, IL (2 grants).
Does The Resurrection Project give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 56 grants with a stated purpose on The Resurrection Project's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Immigration Legal and Support Services" (56 grants).
Who are The Resurrection Project's largest grantees?
The Resurrection Project's largest 2024 grantees include Highland Park Highwood Legal Aid Clinic ($1,278,911), Beyond Legal Aid ($1,057,969) and Children's Legal Center ($987,492), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Resurrection Project?
The Resurrection Project reported $54.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $45.5M.
What does The Resurrection Project fund?
TRP’s mission is “to build community and champion justice so that immigrants and families have the power to shape their future.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Resurrection Project?
The Resurrection Project has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check resurrectionproject.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Resurrection Project's EIN?
The Resurrection Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3576073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Resurrection Project funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-resurrection-project-morg_dae96659fe244722b2bd56db17e74976
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