The Tahirih Justice Center
TAHIRIH'S INTERDISCIPLINARY, TRAUMA-INFORMED MODEL COMBINES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO SECURE THE RIGHTS AND LEGAL STATUS THAT CLIENTS ARE ENTITLED TO UNDER U.S. LAW, SOCIAL SERVICES CASE MANAGEMENT, NONPARTISAN POLICY ANALYSIS, AND RESEARCH-BASED TRAINING AND EDUCATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.8M
+8.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$537K
+16.4% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$90K
+16.4% YoY
About The Tahirih Justice Center
Based on IRS filings
The Tahirih Justice Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in FALLS CHURCH, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $537K. Net investment income was $17K.
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 | $9,818,675 | $9,074,924 | $10,051,232 |
| Revenue | $11,920,808 | $9,670,506 | $11,707,491 |
| Expenses | $10,637,563 | $11,087,025 | $11,604,882 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,947 | $72,333 | $9,547 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Asian Women's Shelter ($118,906), Legal Aid Atlanta ($106,278), Legal Service of Northern Virginia ($100,648).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LEGAL SERVICE OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAIRFAX, VA | TO PROVIDE RELATED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS REFERRED BY TAHIRIH UNDER A FEDERAL GRANT | $100,648 |
| NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICES OAKTON, VA | TO PROVIDE RELATED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS REFERRED BY TAHIRIH UNDER A FEDERAL GRANT | $82,570 |
| AID TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOUSTON, TX | TO PROVIDE RELATED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS REFERRED BY TAHIRIH UNDER A FEDERAL GRANT | $46,354 |
| LEGAL AID ATLANTA ATLANTA, GA | TO PROVIDE RELATED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS REFERRED BY TAHIRIH UNDER A FEDERAL GRANT | $106,278 |
| COOPERATIVE RESTRAINING ORDER CLINIC SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROVIDE RELATED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS REFERRED BY TAHIRIH UNDER A FEDERAL GRANT | $82,414 |
| ASIAN WOMEN'S SHELTER SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROVIDE RELATED CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS REFERRED BY TAHIRIH UNDER A FEDERAL GRANT | $118,906 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TARA HOGAN CHARLES | BOARD CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| SHABNAM MOGHARABI | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MARIA A CESTONE | SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| RISHI VARMA | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| RAFA ABDALLA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AICHA ABDOULAYE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE ASHLEY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRIGIDA BENITEZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NEHA BATOOL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW CONNOR | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RWANDA CAMPBELL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JIAN KHODADAD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| YABO LIN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROSITA NAJMI | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER OKWUDILI | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAPHIRA RAMESHFAR | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAUL SALVATY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| OLGA SANCHEZ | MEMBER (UNTIL 03/24) | 1 | — |
| ENOCH VARNER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SARAH IQBAL | MEMBER (AS OF 03/24) | 1 | — |
| SUSANNA SAMET | MEMBER (AS OF 03/24) | 1 | — |
| ARCHANA PYATI | CEO | 40 | $203,335 |
| MARICARMEN GARZA DIRECTOR | STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & COMM. ENG | 40 | $136,994 |
| MORGAN WEIBEL | DIRECTOR OF CLIENT ADVOCACY - LEGAL | 40 | $140,421 |
| VANESSA WILKINS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - ATLANTA | 40 | $133,319 |
| CHRISTINE D'AMATO | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $130,409 |
| CHRISTINE HAKIZIMANA | DIRECTOR OF HR AND OPERATIONS | 40 | $125,928 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Tahirih Justice Center?
The Tahirih Justice Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in FALLS CHURCH, VA. It holds $9.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Tahirih Justice Center?
As of 2024, The Tahirih Justice Center holds $9.8M in total assets with $11.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $537K in 2024.
Where does The Tahirih Justice Center operate?
The Tahirih Justice Center has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Maryland, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does The Tahirih Justice Center award?
In 2024, The Tahirih Justice Center awarded 6 grants totaling $537K — an average of about $90K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Tahirih Justice Center's EIN?
The Tahirih Justice Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1858176. 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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