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Rian Immigrant Center Inc

EIN 04-3063382 · Boston, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE RIAN IMMIGRANT CENTER IS WORKING TOWARDS A SOCIETY WHERE ALL ARE WELCOMED, VALUED AND HAVE ACCESS TO EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES AND PROTECTIONS. WE EMPOWER IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, AND INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE VISITORS ON THE PATH TO OPPORTUNITY, SAFETY, AND A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$6.3 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
48
Volunteers
99
Highest pay
$163,728, director of development

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $1.7 million spent. IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES: OUR ATTORNEYS PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE AND FULL CASE REPRESENTATIONS THAT HELP 2,200 LOW INCOME AND UNDERSERVED IMMIGRANTS ANNUALLY AS THEY GAIN CITIZENSHIP, LEGAL STATUS AND/OR WORK AUTHORIZATION AND REUNITE WITH THEIR FAMILIES SO THEY CAN ESTABLISHPRODUCTIVE, STABLE LIVES, AND MOVE OUT OF PROVERTY.EDUCATION AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT SERVICES: OUR INSTRUCTORS EMPOWER IMMIGRANTS WORKING TO BUILD FINANCIALLY STABLE, PRODUCTIVE LIVES SO THEY MAY BREAK THEY CYCLE OF POVERTY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. OUR ADULTEDUCATION SERVICES EMPOWER 100 STUDENTS EACH YEAR, AND INCLUDE ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL), TECHNOLOGY AND COMPUTER LITERACY CLASSES, AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES.RESOURCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES: OUR SOCIAL WORKERS PROVIDE THERAPEUTIC COUNSELING FOR MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS SUCH AS TRAUMA, STRESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AND WE OFFER CASE MANAGEMENT FOR 300 INDIVIDUALS EVERY YEAR. WE OFFER FREE HEALTH CLINICS, AND WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO REDUCE STRESS.
  2. $328,123 spent. LEARNING EXCHANGE PROGRAM:RIAN IS A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE VISA SPONSOR FOR THE J1 INTERN AND IWT VISAS, WHICH GIVE IRISH STUDENTS AND GRADUATES THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE U.S. FOR UP TO A YEAR. THE RIAN J1 TEAM PROVIDES SUPPORT FROM THE BEGINNING OF THEAPPLICATION PROCESS ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE END OF THEIR VISA. EXCHANGE VISITORS WORK IN AN INTERNSHIP RELATED TO THEIR FIELD OF STUDY, GAINING INVALUABLE INTERNATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE AND DEVELOPING CRITICAL WORKPLACE SKILLS. OUR TEAM ASSISTS STUDENTS AND GRADUATES INOBTAINING THESE INTERNSHIPS WE PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR INTERNSHIP SEARCHING, GUIDE THEM THROUGH TAILORING RESUMES AND COVER LETTERS, AND MAKE DIRECT CONNECTIONS WITH EMPLOYERS.BUILDING ON OUR IRISH ROOTS OF WELCOMING OTHERS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, AS BOSTON'S WELCOME CENTER FOR MORE THAN 4,100 IMMIGRANTS FROM OVER 126 COUNTRIES EACH YEAR WE SEEK TO BE PROACTIVE, RESPONSIVE AND INNOVATIVE IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY IN NEW ENGLAND.
  3. $2.5 million spent. IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID19 PANDEMIC AND ITS IMPACT ON IMMIGRANT FAMILIES, THE RIAN IMMIGRANT CENTER AND OTHER PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS CAME TOGETHER TO FORM THE MASSACHUSETTS IMMIGRANT COLLABORATIVE (MIC) (FORMERLY THE BOSTON IMMIGRANT COVID19 COLLABORATIVE (BICC)). THE RIAN IMMIGRANT CENTER IS THE FISCAL SPONSOR OF THE MIC. IMMIGRANTS ARE THE BACKBONE OF SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF BOSTON AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. MANY IMMIGRANTS WERE STRUCK BY LOSING THEIR JOBS AND HAVING LITTLE TO NO ACCESS TO BENEFITS OR HEALTHCARE. THE FOCUS OF MIC'S PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IMMEDIATELY SHIFTED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ITS DIVERSE COMMUNITIES. THE PURPOSE OF THE COLLABORATION IS TO ADDRESS IMMIGRANT FAMILIES' MOST URGENT NEEDS BY PROVIDING DIRECT FINANCIAL RELIEF AND OTHER RESOURCES. JOINING FORCES HAS ALLOWED MIC TO SERVE MORE THAN 59,000 INDIVIDUALS ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS SINCE APRIL 13, 2020.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1989.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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