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American Business Immigration Coalition

EIN 84-4206259 · Chicago, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE SENSIBLE IMMIGRATION REFORM THAT SUPPORTS THE ECONOMY OF THE UNITED STATES, PROVIDES AMERICAN COMPANIES WITH BOTH THE HIGH-SKILLED AND LOW-SKILLED TALENT THEY NEED, AND ALLOWS THE INTEGRATION OF IMMIGRANTS INTO OUR ECONOMY AS CONSUMERS, WORKERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND CITIZENS.

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
21.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
23
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$278,554, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 70% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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. $1.9 million spent. THE AMERICAN BUSINESS IMMIGRATION COALITION (ABIC) IS A BIPARTISAN ALLIANCE OF MORE THAN 1,700 EMPLOYERS AND CEOS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, UNITED TO ADVANCE COMMONSENSE, BIPARTISAN IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS. REPRESENTING KEY INDUSTRIES SUCH AS AGRICULTURE, MANUFACTURING, HEALTHCARE, HOSPITALITY, TECHNOLOGY, AND CONSTRUCTION, ABIC WORKS TO ENSURE THAT AMERICA'S IMMIGRATION SYSTEM SUPPORTS ECONOMIC GROWTH AND COMPETITIVENESS.ABIC'S MISSION IS TO ADVOCATE FOR PRACTICAL IMMIGRATION REFORMS THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE U.S. ECONOMY, SECURE THE NATION'S BORDERS, AND CREATE LEGAL PATHWAYS FOR IMMIGRANTS WHO CONTRIBUTE TO OUR COMMUNITIES AND WORKFORCE. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) WE BELIEVE IMMIGRATION IS VITAL TO ADDRESSING LABOR SHORTAGES, LOWERING INFLATION, AND STRENGTHENING NATIONAL SECURITY. IN THE FACE OF A BROKEN SYSTEM, ABIC IS COMMITTED TO URGENT AND LASTING REFORM THAT REFLECTS OUR NATION'S VALUES AND ECONOMIC INTERESTS.SUPPORT BIPARTISAN INITIATIVES THAT STRENGTHEN LOCAL ECONOMIES AND PROMOTE POLICIES FOSTERING JOB CREATION AND FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR AMERICAN BUSINESSES AND FAMILIES. THESE EFFORTS HELP BUILD THRIVING COMMUNITIES WITH EXPANDED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, IMPROVED WAGES, AND A STRONGER FOUNDATION FOR FAMILY WELL-BEING.
  2. $527,855 spent. ABIC SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESSES IN BUILDING LONG-TERM RESILIENCE AND ECONOMIC STABILITY.THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, RESOURCE SHARING, AND A STRONG REFERRAL NETWORK, ABIC EQUIPS ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE TOOLS AND INFORMATION THEY NEED TO ACCESS CAPITAL AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES.IN 2024, ABIC LED A STATEWIDE COALITION OF OVER 100 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO DELIVER SMALL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH A COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR MODEL. THROUGH THIS COLLABORATIVE EFFORT, WE FACILITATED 34,801 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SESSIONS, INCLUDING ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS, PERSONALIZED EMAIL SUPPORT, PHONE CONSULTATIONS, AND SMALL BUSINESS EVENTS. CAPITAL AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES.
  3. $204,328 spent. PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NARRATIVE SHIFT: ABIC'S PUBLIC EDUCATION EFFORTS FOCUS ON HIGHLIGHTING HOW SMART, COMMONSENSE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS STRENGTHEN THE AMERICAN ECONOMY AND BENEFIT FAMILIES, WORKERS, AND BUSINESSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. OUR MESSAGING EMPHASIZES HOW STABLE, WELL-SUPPORTED WORKFORCES HELP SMALL AND LARGE BUSINESSES GROW, MEET LABOR DEMANDS, AND DRIVE INNOVATION IN KEY SECTORS LIKE AGRICULTURE, HEALTHCARE, HOSPITALITY, CONSTRUCTION, AND TECHNOLOGY. THROUGH COMPELLING STORYTELLING, DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT, MEDIA OUTREACH, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, ABIC CONNECTS REAL-WORLD ECONOMIC NEEDS WITH POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT WORK FOR ALL AMERICANS. (CONTINUTED ON SCHEDULE O)BY AMPLIFYING THE VOICES OF BUSINESS LEADERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS, WE BUILD WIDESPREAD SUPPORT FOR PRACTICAL REFORMS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO JOB CREATION, ECONOMIC STABILITY, AND NATIONAL PROSPERITY. IN 2024, OUR MEDIA EFFORTS RESULTED IN 4,695 MEDIA MENTIONS, REACHED 207,960 JOURNALISTS, AND GENERATED AN ESTIMATED ADVERTISING VALUE OF $10.2 MILLION.WITH TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS ACROSS POLITICAL AND REGIONAL LINES, ABIC ENSURES THESE MESSAGES REACH BROAD, DIVERSE AUDIENCESHELPING TO SHAPE A NATIONAL CONVERSATION CENTERED ON OPPORTUNITY, GROWTH, AND COMMON-SENSE SOLUTIONS.

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 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 November 2020.

    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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