FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM

EIN: 521136126 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$7,026,289
Total Expenses
$7,649,217
Total Assets
$27,946,658
Net Assets
$24,387,093
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1978
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
JENNIFER HARRIS
Phone
2023287004
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM, founded in 1978, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $7.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $24.4M represent 42 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM'S (FAIR) MISSION IS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE ECONOMIC, SOCIOLOGICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, DEMOGRAPHIC AND OTHER EFFECTS OF MASS IMMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,869,450

PUBLIC EDUCATION - FAIR INFORMS AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT IMMIGRATION'S IMPACT ON NATIONAL SECURITY, PUBLIC SAFETY, THE ECONOMY, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND PUBLIC HEALTH. IN 2024, FAIR CONTINUED TO...

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PUBLIC EDUCATION - FAIR INFORMS AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT IMMIGRATION'S IMPACT ON NATIONAL SECURITY, PUBLIC SAFETY, THE ECONOMY, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND PUBLIC HEALTH. IN 2024, FAIR CONTINUED TO PROVIDE INSIGHT, PERSPECTIVE, AND CLARITY ON THE ISSUES AFFECTED BY UNCHECKED MASS MIGRATION AND IRRESPONSIBLE IMMIGRATION POLICIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,003,534 Revenue: $168,605

STATE AND LOCAL ENGAGEMENT - FAIR'S STATE AND LOCAL ENGAGEMENT (SLE) DEPARTMENT EDUCATED STATE AND LOCAL LAWMAKERS AND THEIR STAFF AROUND THE COUNTRY ON VARIOUS CRITICAL IMMIGRATION ISSUES. STAFF...

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STATE AND LOCAL ENGAGEMENT - FAIR'S STATE AND LOCAL ENGAGEMENT (SLE) DEPARTMENT EDUCATED STATE AND LOCAL LAWMAKERS AND THEIR STAFF AROUND THE COUNTRY ON VARIOUS CRITICAL IMMIGRATION ISSUES. STAFF INVOLVED GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS BY ISSUING ACTION ALERTS, DEVELOPING TALKING POINTS, SUBMITTING TESTIMONY SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING PROPOSED BILLS, AND PROVIDING LEGISLATIVE AND ISSUE ANALYSIS. SLE PROVIDED CRITICAL ASSISTANCE TO OTHER DEPARTMENTS WITHIN FAIR AND ASSISTED IN FAIR'S OVERALL EDUCATIONAL MISSION BY CONTRIBUTING A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF BLOGS AND ARTICLES FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION, DISCUSSING LEGISLATION AND CURRENT EVENTS IMPACTING AMERICANS AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS. FINALLY, THE SLE DEPARTMENT HOSTED A BORDER SCHOOL FOR 100 SHERIFFS AND LEGISLATORS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY. INSIGHT WAS PROVIDED REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION'S BORDER CRISIS AND HOW STATES AND LOCALITIES CAN FIGHT ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS.

Program 3
Expenses: $909,800

MEDIA - FAIR'S MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM PROVIDES ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONAL AND ACTIVISM MATERIALS TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC, GIVING THEM THE DIGITAL RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT...

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MEDIA - FAIR'S MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM PROVIDES ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONAL AND ACTIVISM MATERIALS TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC, GIVING THEM THE DIGITAL RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY. FAIR'S COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUS STRATEGICALLY SERVES FAIR'S BRANDED CONTENT TO KEY COMMUNITIES USING OUR STRATEGIC MULTI-CHANNEL MESSAGING CAPABILITIES. FAIR'S ONLINE SUPPORTERS HAVE ACCESS TO REAL-TIME BLOGS, ARTICLES, RADIO HITS, TV INTERVIEWS, OP-EDS, FACEBOOK LIVES, EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, PRESS RELEASES, EMAIL NEWSLETTERS, AND ACTIVIST ALERTS, WHICH ALLOW THEM TO CONTACT THEIR REPRESENTATIVES ABOUT CRITICAL IMMIGRATION ISSUES. THE MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT ALSO RESPONDS TO INQUIRIES BY REPORTERS AND PRODUCERS, PROVIDING FACTUAL INFORMATION AND COMMENTARY ON RELEVANT TOPICS. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO PRODUCES ORIGINAL CONTENT DISTRIBUTED ON FAIR'S MEDIA AND SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. IN RECENT YEARS, THE MEDIA/COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT HAS SENT TEAMS TO THE BORDER AND LOCATIONS WITHIN THE COUNTRY UNIQUELY AFFECTED BY UNCONTROLLED IMMIGRATION TO GATHER INFORMATION AND VIDEO FOOTAGE. THE WRITTEN AND VIDEO REPORTS THAT ARE PRODUCED PROVIDE MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH INFORMATION OFTEN UNAVAILABLE THROUGH OTHER SOURCES.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,838,313
Program Service Revenue $168,605
Investment Income $2,013,548
Other Revenue $5,823
TOTAL REVENUE $7,026,289

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $4,518,038
Fundraising Expenses $758,415
Program Expenses $5,754,905
Other Expenses $3,131,179
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,649,217

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,026,289 $5,201,170 +0.4%
Expenses $7,649,217 $7,453,094 +0.0%
Net Income $-622,928 $-2,251,924 -0.7%
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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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
33
Volunteers
36

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
7
$1,118,431
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DON COLLINS JR CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE M HERDER PHD VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUGLAS E CATON TREASURER UNTIL 02/24 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA MATTHEWS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DUANE AUSTIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN DONALESKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
S BLAKE SWENSRUD II DIRECTOR UNTIL 02/24, TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL A STEIN ESQ PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$368,324 $79,428 $447,752
JULIE KIRCHNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$351,164 $27,515 $378,679
JENNIFER HARRIS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$210,302 $81,698 $292,000
MEGAN LOTT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 37.50
Highest
$152,734 $15,650 $168,384
ROBERT SMITH SENIOR PLANNED GIVING OFFICER 37.50
Highest
$145,305 $41,235 $186,540
JOSEPH CHATHAM GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR 37.50
Highest
$139,874 $15,332 $155,206
IRA MEHLMAN MEDIA DIRECTOR 37.50
Highest
$136,003 $36,434 $172,437
SHARI RENDALL DIRECTOR OF STATE & LOCAL ENGAGEMENT 37.50
Highest
$131,241 $41,505 $172,746
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 $7,026,289 $7,649,217 $27,946,658 $-622,928
2023 $5,201,170 $7,453,094 $27,845,838 $-2,251,924
2022 $8,269,482 $8,114,597 $30,055,523 $154,885
2022 $8,269,482 $8,114,597 $30,055,523 $154,885
2021 $7,177,636 $9,291,438 $30,645,621 $-2,113,802
2020 $7,316,658 $11,364,268 $31,671,070 $-4,047,610
2019 $6,064,444 $10,599,974 $34,744,418 $-4,535,530
2018 $12,125,677 $10,902,278 $36,062,018 $1,223,399
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