CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS INC

EIN: 060669118 501(c)(3)

BRIDGEPORT, CT

Total Revenue
$9,994,606
Total Expenses
$7,252,635
Total Assets
$5,984,369
Net Assets
$4,432,244
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1918
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
SUSAN SCHNITZER
Phone
2033360141
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS INC, founded in 1918, is a community nonprofit that reported $10.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 66% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.7M, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

THE CONNECTICUT INSTITUTE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS, INC. (CIRI) IS A STATEWIDE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT ASSISTS REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS RESOLVE LEGAL, ECONOMIC, LINGUISTIC AND SOCIAL BARRIERS SO THAT THEY BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT, INTEGRATED AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. CIRI ACHIEVES THIS MISSION BY PROVIDING A COMPASSIONATE ARRAY OF HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND BY PROMOTING CROSS CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND DECENT TREATMENT FOR ALL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,954,946

REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: ANNUALLY, CIRI ASSISTS ALMOST 600 REFUGEES TO RESETTLE AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES IN THE UNITED STATES. IN 2024, CIRI ALSO ASSISTED OVER 130 AFGHAN PAROLEES...

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REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: ANNUALLY, CIRI ASSISTS ALMOST 600 REFUGEES TO RESETTLE AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES IN THE UNITED STATES. IN 2024, CIRI ALSO ASSISTED OVER 130 AFGHAN PAROLEES AND OVER 470 UKRAINIAN PAROLEES. REFUGEES AND PAROLEES HAVE FLED WAR AND PERSECUTION IN THEIR NATIVE COUNTRIES AND IN MANY CASES HAVE SPENT YEARS, EVEN DECADES, IN REFUGEE CAMPS. CIRI STAFF FOCUSES ON MEETING THE IMMEDIATE BASIC NEEDS OF NEW REFUGEES, AND ASSISTS WITH EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, SCHOOL READINESS AND SUCCESS IN THE US EDUCATION SYSTEM, ACCESSING HEALTH SERVICES, AND OTHER SERVICES SO THEY MAY THRIVE IN THEIR NEW COMMUNITIES. SUPPORT IS PROVIDED FOR UP TO 5 YEARS FROM INITIAL RESETTLEMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,491,235 Revenue: $1,390,212

LEGAL IMMIGRATION & CITIZENSHIP SERVICES: CIRI'S EXPERIENCED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS AND REPRESENTATIVES, ACCREDITED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, ENSURE THAT...

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LEGAL IMMIGRATION & CITIZENSHIP SERVICES: CIRI'S EXPERIENCED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS AND REPRESENTATIVES, ACCREDITED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, ENSURE THAT IMMIGRANTS ARE AWARE OF THEIR LEGAL OPTIONS AND PROVIDE REPRESENTATION BEFORE U.S. CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES AND THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF LOW-COST AND FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS WHICH MAY INCLUDE FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION, APPLICATIONS FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE, NATURALIZATION & CITIZENSHIP, TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS), LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE AND SERIOUS CRIMES, ASYLUM APPLICATIONS, AND REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE IMMIGRATION COURT.

Program 3
Expenses: $853,886

PROJECT RESCUE AS THE STATE LEAD IN SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, UNACCOMPANIED MINORS, AND FOREIGN-BORN VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE WITHIN THE STATE OF...

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PROJECT RESCUE AS THE STATE LEAD IN SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, UNACCOMPANIED MINORS, AND FOREIGN-BORN VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND CHILD ABUSE WITHIN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT AND RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT THE ISSUE OF TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS, CARING FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS AND ADDRESSING CHALLENGE FOR FOREIGN BORN VICTIMS OF CERTAIN CRIMES. THE PROGRAM SERVES TRAFFICKING VICTIMS THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, IMMIGRATION LEGAL AID, AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS. IN-HOUSE SERVICES INCLUDE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES, AND HELP WITH BASIC NEEDS. IN COLLABORATION WITH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, LEGAL SERVICES, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT, THE PROGRAM HELPS SURVIVORS GAIN ACCESS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS, THERAPY, SAFE HOUSING AND THE MEDICAL CARE THEY NEED TO REBUILD THEIR LIVES. PROJECT RESCUE PROVIDES STATEWIDE TRAINING TO SERVICE PROVIDERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ON VICTIM IDENTIFICATION AND OUTREACH TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS. THE PROGRAM ALSO COLLABORATED WITH STATE AND NATIONAL NETWORKS TO SECURE SAFETY AND RESETTLING OF UNACCOMPANIED MINORS IN SHELTER AND AS THEY MOVE FROM SHELTER TO THEIR SPONSORS/FAMILY MEMBERS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,595,708
Program Service Revenue $1,390,212
Investment Income $54,194
Other Revenue $-45,508
TOTAL REVENUE $9,994,606

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,604,702
Salaries & Benefits $4,557,620
Fundraising Expenses $362,508
Program Expenses $6,363,762
Other Expenses $1,040,273
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,252,635

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $9,994,606 $6,024,581 +0.7%
Expenses $7,252,635 $5,672,727 +0.3%
Net Income $2,741,971 $351,854 +6.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
22
Independent Members
22
Employees
120
Volunteers
194

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$243,312
Total Directors
22
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT SMITH CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY HOLMES VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JURGEN LINK TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICIA KINSMAN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
YOUSSEF BOUTROS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BAYARD DODGE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN FUZESI ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BARBARA GREEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MARESCA ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE MASSOUD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NINA NIEUWOUDT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE NORGREN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE PECH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER PENCZER ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIMI ROG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCES ROWLAND DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES RULMYR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRY SCHREIBER ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE STECKLER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REVEREND DR BERNARD L WILSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY J ZORTHIAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL ZUANELLI DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN SCHNITZER PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer
$126,305 $16,620 $142,925
JESSICA CAMPBELL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$99,847 $540 $100,387
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $9,994,606 $7,252,635 $5,984,369 $2,741,971
2023 $6,024,581 $5,672,727 $2,750,952 $351,854
2022 $6,924,109 $6,516,574 $2,319,724 $407,535
2021 $6,185,902 $5,766,403 $3,814,184 $419,499
2020 $4,481,834 $4,103,489 $1,804,594 $378,345
2019 $2,449,480 $2,528,683 $455,208 $-79,203
2018 $2,315,511 $2,643,428 $490,352 $-327,917
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