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Center for Immigrant Protection

EIN 47-5301730 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The LGBTAP is the only San Francisco nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to providing accessible legal representation for LGBT asylum seekers who are fleeing persecution due to their sexual orientation, gender identity and/or HIV status.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
9
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$134,310, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. In 2025, the LGBT Asylum Project: Served 833 LGBTQ+ immigrants. This number includes intakes, consultations, and full-scope cases. Secured 11 approvals, bringing our total to 138 since inception. Took on 39 asylum cases (22 affirmative and 17 defensive). o Affirmative asylum cases are for LGBTQ+ immigrants who entered the country on a valid visa and whose cases are handled at the Asylum Office. o Defensive cases are for LGBTQ+ immigrants who entered the country through the southern border and have been placed in deportation proceedings. Their cases are handled at the Immigration Courts. Expanded our services to include full-scope representation for all LGBTQ+ defensive asylum cases (previously, we were at capacity to provide this level of representation). Continued offering 100% free legal and community services to our clients, including full-scope representation before the San Francisco Asylum Office and the San Francisco, Concord, and Sacramento Immigration Courts, covering Northern California. Maintained our 99% approval rate. Hosted four fellows through the OCEIA DreamSF program and a legal intern through Legal Services Funders Network (LSFN) Program. Hired one new staff member as Operational Manager. Co-organized key community events, including: o Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) o Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) o SF Trans Expo and MarchAdditionally, in 2025, our Executive Director Kenan Arun was selected as a Grand Marshal for San Francisco Pride 2025 in recognition of his leadership, advocacy, and contributions to LGBTQ+ immigrant communities.In 2025, we also successfully implemented key organizational structural changes. We supported the transition of Parivar Bay Area into an independent entity, which was completed smoothly without operational disruption. In addition, our Co-Executive Directorship model transitioned successfully to a single Executive Director leadership structure. These changes strengthened organizational stability and positioned us for continued growth.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 January 2016.

    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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