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Nonprofit · EIN 20-4892858

COUNCIL ON IMMIGRANT RELATIONS

Tax-exempt · LINCOLNTON, NC 28093

Financials

$168K$101K2023$171K$159K2024$177K$156K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COUNCIL ON IMMIGRANT RELATIONS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$176,902$155,931$20,971$20,971$0$20,971
December 31, 2024990-EZ$171,300$158,507$12,793$12,793$0$12,793
December 31, 2023990-EZ$168,028$101,306$66,722$69,286$0$69,286
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$29,674
Membership dues
$10,175
Program service revenue
$147,228
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$28,000
Other salaries and wages
$106,432
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$135,960
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$11,950
Travel
$2,155
Program services (functional)
$155,931

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$20,971
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$20,971
Net assets without donor restrictions
$20,971
Gross receipts
$176,902
Employees
3
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
NC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John FaisonExecutive Director
Key employee
40$28,000
Katherine NgaruiyaPresident
Officer
0$0
Karla BrantnerBoard member
Officer
0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John FaisonExecutive Director30$12,100
Katherine NgaruiyaPresident0$0
Karla BrantnerBoard member0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John FaisonExecutive Director25$2,250
Katherine NgaruiyaPresident0$0
Karla BrantnerBoard member0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 175, LINCOLNTON, NC 28093-0175
In care of
% JOHN FAISON
Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
4501 Ryegate Dr, Raleigh NC 27604
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
John J Faison, 4501 Ryegate Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604
Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
John Faison, 4501 Ryegate Dr, Raleigh NC 27604
Signed the 990
John Faison, CEO
Phone
(919) 322-0360

Mission

CIR provides low-cost immigration legal services through DOJ-accredited representatives and recognized immigration clinics, assisting immigrant neighbors with consultations, family-based immigration, asylum, removal defense, humanitarian relief, work authorization, and related immigration matters. CIR also educates and engages immigrant communities, policymakers, churches, and the public regarding legal and policy issues affecting immigrants.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • IR provided low-cost immigration legal services to immigrant individuals and families through DOJ-accredited representatives and trained staff. Services included consultations, family-based immigration filings, asylum and removal defense support, humanitarian immigration relief, work authorization applications, USCIS and EOIR case preparation, client counseling, document review, case communication, and mailing/submission of immigration documents. This program advanced CIR's exempt purpose by helping immigrant community members understand their legal options, pursue available immigration benefits, and navigate complex immigration procedures.
    Expenses $154,113 · revenue $153,844
  • CIR provided community education, outreach, and event-based services to assist immigrant individuals and families and to inform the broader community about immigration processes, legal rights, available services, and practical issues affecting immigrant households. These activities helped connect immigrant community members with reliable immigration information, appropriate referrals, and access to CIR's low-cost legal services.
    Expenses $1,818
  • CIR provided translation and document support services to reduce language barriers for immigrant individuals and families. These services helped clients understand, prepare, and submit documents needed for immigration, legal, and administrative matters. This program supported CIR's exempt purpose by helping immigrant clients access accurate information, communicate more effectively, and complete documentation connected to immigration legal services.
    revenue $2,204
  • CIR provided client support and office services, including document handling, copying, printing, mailing support, records management, and client communication connected to immigration case preparation and service delivery. These activities supported immigrant clients in accessing low-cost legal services and submitting required immigration documentation.
    revenue $1,355

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
20-4892858
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B60)
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,971
Income (IRS master file)
$176,902

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$176,902$155,931$20,971IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$171,300$158,507$12,793IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$168,028$101,306$69,286XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2010
Officer: John Faison
December 31, 2010≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-4892858).

Questions about COUNCIL ON IMMIGRANT RELATIONS

What is the EIN of COUNCIL ON IMMIGRANT RELATIONS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COUNCIL ON IMMIGRANT RELATIONS is 20-4892858.
Is COUNCIL ON IMMIGRANT RELATIONS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to COUNCIL ON IMMIGRANT RELATIONS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COUNCIL ON IMMIGRANT RELATIONS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of COUNCIL ON IMMIGRANT RELATIONS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COUNCIL ON IMMIGRANT RELATIONS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COUNCIL ON IMMIGRANT RELATIONS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names John J Faison.
Who are the officers and directors of COUNCIL ON IMMIGRANT RELATIONS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $28,000 (John Faison, Executive Director).
How much revenue does COUNCIL ON IMMIGRANT RELATIONS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $176,902, expenses of $155,931 and total assets of $20,971 at year end.

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