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National Immigration Project of the National Lawyers Guild Inc

EIN 95-2926663 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NATIONAL IMMIGRATION PROJECT IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF ATTORNEYS, ADVOCATES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS DRIVEN BY THE BELIEF THAT ALL PEOPLE SHOULD BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY, LIVE FREELY, AND FLOURISH. THE ORGANIZATION LITIGATES, ADVOCATES, EDUCATES, AND BUILDS BRIDGES ACROSS MOVEMENTS TO ENSURE THAT THOSE MOST IMPACTED BY OUR IMMIGRATION AND CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEMS ARE UPLIFTED AND SUPPORTED.

Income
$4.3 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
27
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$255,778, executive director

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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 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 60% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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 (4)
  1. $1.3 million spent. RESOURCING THE MOVEMENT: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES STRATEGIC SUPPORT, TRAINING, RESOURCES, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THOUSANDS OF ATTORNEYS, COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, AND IMPACTED PEOPLE IN THE FIELD TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF THE IMMIGRANT RIGHTS MOVEMENT.
  2. $1.0 million spent. KEEPING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER: THE ORGANIZATION DEFENDS IMMIGRANTS IN REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS IN CASES THAT HAVE A BROADER IMPACT, ADVOCATES FOR AND SUPPORTS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS AND POLICIES THAT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION RELIEF TO UNDER-RESOURCED GROUPS, AND INCUBATES PROJECTS FOCUSED ON EXPANDING PROTECTION AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEGAL PATHWAYS.
  3. $818,114 spent. TRANSFORMING SYSTEMS: THE ORGANIZATION PURSUES LITIGATION, ADVOCACY, AND NARRATIVE CHANGE STRATEGIES TO UNDO THE WORST HARMS OF THE IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AND DETENTION SYSTEMS, TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SECOND CHANCES, AND TO FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORM THE LAWS, POLICIES, AND DISCOURSE THAT SHAPE THE IMMIGRATION SYSTEM.
  4. $378,849 spent. SIJS

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 April 1982.

    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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