Californians for Human Immigrant Rights Leadership Action Fund
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
TO ADVANCE THE HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS BY ENGAGING THEM IN CIVIC PARTICIPATION & ADVOCACY IN ISSUES OF POLITICS AFFECTING IMMIGRANTS IN CALIFORNIA.
- Income
- $650,903
- Spending
- $674,937
- Employees
- 127
- Volunteers
- 23
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (2)
- $630,594 spent. Issue Advocacy Activities- During the November 5, 2024 general election period, CHIRLA Action Fund conducted voter education and mobilization activities related to ballot measures at the county and state levels. In Los Angeles County, CHIRLA Action Fund supported the passage of Measure A, and at the state level it advocated for Yes on Proposition 5, Yes on Proposition 33, and No on Proposition 36. Outreach activities included canvassing and call center operations conducted across California from August 7 through November 5, 2024 to inform voters about these measures. During the reporting period, CHIRLA Action Fund also continued issue advocacy through its "All in for Registry" campaign, which supports federal legislation (H.R. 1511 and S. 2606) that would provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants in the United States. CHIRLA Action Fund conducted public education activities to inform voters and members about the legislation and organized advocacy delegations to Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Congress and their staff. These activities were carried out in collaboration with local and national partners.
- $23,173 spent. Electoral Activities-As part of its electoral organizing activities, CHIRLA Action Fund conducts political analysis of key races in California and candidate research to inform its endorsement process. During the 2024 election cycle, the Civic Engagement team hosted numerous candidate interviews with CHIRLA Action Fund's 501(c)(4) board of directors, members, and staff. Based on this process, CHIRLA Action Fund endorsed 18 candidates across local, state, and federal races, including the presidential race. Of these endorsed candidates, 11 were elected.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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