IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA INC

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

450 SYNDICATE ST N STE 200, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104-4105

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

JENNIFER STOHL POWELL, 450 NORTH SYNDICATE STREET 200, ST PAUL, MN 55104

Signed the 990

JENNIFER STOHL POWELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(651) 641-1011

Website

WWW.ILCM.ORG

Return prepared by

CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA (ILCM) IS TO ENHANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, AND THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY WITH DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.

Program accomplishments

• NEW AMERICANS IMMIGRATION HUB PROJECT: NEW IN 2024, THIS PROJECT IS A COLLABORATION OF EFFORTS, TIME, SKILLS, EXPERTISE, AND RESOURCES BY SIMILAR IMMIGRATION-LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. THE HUB MAKES IT EASIER FOR NEW MINNESOTANS TO ACCESS LEGAL SERVICES BY CREATING COORDINATED INTAKE SYSTEMS, NEW CLINIC LOCATIONS, SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, COLLABORATIVE OUTREACH EFFORTS, AND A MORE THOUGHTFUL REFERRAL NETWORK. IN 2025, ILCM PARTICIPATED IN 23 CLINICS THROUGH THE HUB PROJECT.
  Expenses $1,674,672 · grants $1,535,399 · revenue $110
• GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES: THE IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA (ILCM) PROVIDES BRIEF LEGAL ADVICE, REFERRALS, AND REPRESENTATION IN A VARIETY OF IMMIGRATION MATTERS TO SUPPORT IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES IN ACHIEVING SECURITY, OPPORTUNITY AND PROSPERITY. IMMIGRATION MATTERS HANDLED INCLUDE APPLICATIONS FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS); DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) RENEWALS; SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS (SIJS) FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN; U AND T VISAS AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT (VAWA) PROTECTION FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER SERIOUS CRIMES; GREEN CARDS; CITIZENSHIP, AND DEFENSES AGAINST DEPORTATION. IN 2025, ILCM WORKED ON 3,533 CASES.
  Expenses $717,076
• RURAL IMMIGRATION PROJECT: THIS PROJECT PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND EDUCATION TO IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN GREATER MINNESOTA. THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF MINNESOTA WHERE THE HIGHEST IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE POPULATIONS RESIDE AND IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES ARE LEAST AVAILABLE. SERVICES ARE BASED OUT OF SATELLITE OFFICES IN AUSTIN, MOORHEAD, AND WORTHINGTON. 16% OF ILCM'S 2025 CASES (OR 552) WERE IN GREATER MINNESOTA.
  Expenses $487,383
• NEW BEGINNINGS PROJECT: THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OR OTHER SERIOUS CRIMES AND UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED, ABANDONED, OR NEGLECTED TO OBTAIN LAWFUL STATUS, THEREBY GAINING THE PERSONAL AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY NEEDED TO ESCAPE THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE. THE PROJECT WORKS CLOSELY WITH SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO THESE CLIENTS.
  Expenses $468,592 · grants $7,233
• TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS PROJECT: THIS PROJECT PROVIDES REPRESENTATION FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM COUNTRIES GRANTED TPS FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS). TPS IS A TEMPORARY IMMIGRATION STATUS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNABLE TO RETURN HOME SAFELY DUE TO CIVIL WAR, NATURAL DISASTER, OR OTHER CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES PREVENTING THEIR RETURN TO THEIR HOME COUNTRY. DURING THE DESIGNATED TPS PERIOD, TPS HOLDERS CANNOT BE DEPORTED FROM THE UNITED STATES AND CANNOT BE DETAINED BY DHS ON THE BASIS OF THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS. TPS HOLDERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AN EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT (EAD) AND FOR TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION.0
• CITIZENSHIP PROJECT: THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON INCREASING THE NUMBER OF LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS IN MINNESOTA WHO APPLY FOR AND OBTAIN UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP. THE PROJECT ALSO BUILDS COLLABORATIONS ACROSS SECTORS TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF CITIZENSHIP IN INCREASING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES.0
• COMMUNITY DEFENSE PROJECT: THIS PROJECT RESPONDS TO THE EVOLVING NEED FOR DEPORTATION DEFENSE TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER. THE PROJECT PROVIDES ADVICE AND BRIEF SERVICE TO DETAINEES IN CUSTODY, REPRESENTS DETAINED AND NON-DETAINED CLIENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR ASYLUM OR OTHER PROTECTIONS AGAINST DEPORTATION, AND PRESENTS APPEALS TO DEFEND THE CONSTITUTIONALLY GUARANTEED FUNDAMENTAL LIBERTIES OF IMMIGRANTS. THE PROJECT ALSO SUPPORTS IMPACT LITIGATION THAT PROTECTS AND ADVANCES THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, NONPROFITS, AND PRIVATE LAW FIRMS.
  Expenses $463,022 · grants $50,995
• PRO BONO PROJECT:THIS PROJECT INCREASES ILCM'S CAPACITY TO SERVE IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITIES BY RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND SUPERVISING PRIVATE ATTORNEYS, PARALEGALS, AND LEGAL ASSISTANTS TO ASSIST CLIENTS IN BECOMING NATURALIZED U.S. CITIZENS AND RENEWING THEIR DACA STATUS. PRO BONO ATTORNEYS HAVE ALSO ASSISTED IN FAMILY REUNIFICATION CASES, DEPORTATION DEFENSE, IMPACT LITIGATION AND APPEALS, AND COMMENTING ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS. IN 2025, 167 PRO BONO ATTORNEYS REPORTED A TOTAL OF 3,596 HOURS OF LEGAL SERVICES TO ILCM CLIENTS.
  Expenses $176,959
• REFUGEE SERVICES PROJECT: THIS PROJECT SUPPORTS REFUGEES, ASYLEES, UKRAINIAN PAROLEES, AND AFGHAN PAROLEES AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA HOLDERS IN APPLYING FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION, LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS AND REPLACEMENT OF GREEN CARDS, AND CITIZENSHIP. IN PROVIDING THESE SERVICES, THE PROJECT COLLABORATES WITH REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS MINNESOTA.
  Expenses $210,044
• DREAMERS PROJECT: THIS PROJECT PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND OUTREACH FOR CURRENT RECIPIENTS OF THE DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA) PROGRAM WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO RENEW THEIR DACA STATUS. DACA WAS ESTABLISHED IN AUGUST 2012, AND THERE HAVE BEEN EFFORTS TO ELIMINATE THE PROGRAM SINCE 2017. CURRENTLY, INITIAL APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE FILED. THE PROJECT SUPPORTS DACA HOLDERS WITH RENEWING THEIR STATUS, WHICH CONFERS EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION AND PROTECTION FROM DEPORTATION.
  Expenses $43,075
• ADVOCACY PROJECT: ILCM WORKS AT A SYSTEMS-LEVEL TO PROMOTE FAIR AND JUST PUBLIC POLICIES THAT SUPPORT IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITIES. ILCM WORKS DIRECTLY WITH THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY, IMMIGRANT ADVOCATES, NONPROFITS, BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND POLICYMAKERS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND NEEDS OF IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES AND TO ADVOCATE FOR WELCOMING POLICIES AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS. DURING THE 2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, ILCM BUILT AND CO-LED A COALITION ON AFFORDABLE AUTO INSURANCE THAT SECURED A HEARING IN THE MINNESOTA HOUSE. LACK OF AFFORDABLE AUTO INSURANCE PARTICULARLY AFFECTS THE LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITIES THAT WE SERVE, CREATING TRANSPORTATION AND WORK BARRIERS, ALONG WITH HIGHER LIKELIHOODS OF INTERACTION WITH THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. WE ALSO SENT A LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR OF MINNESOTA AND THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE OPPOSING THE STRIPPING OF MNCARE STATE HEALTH INSURANCE FOR UNDOCUMENTED MINNESOTANS.AS ICE ACTIVITY RAMPED UP IN MINNESOTA THROUGHOUT 2025, ILCM TOOK A VARIETY OF APPROACHES. WE TESTIFIED AGAINST TWO MINNESOTA HOUSE BILLS THAT ATTEMPTED TO INCREASE LOCAL COOPERATION WITH ICE. WE ALSO DRAFTED A SIGN-ON LETTER AGAINST AN ANTI-SANCTUARY BILL, SECURING SUPPORT FROM 20+ LOCAL ALLIES. AT THE LOCAL LEVEL, ILCM ADVOCATED FOR A STRONGER SEPARATION ORDINANCE IN MINNEAPOLIS. WE WENT BEFORE THE DATA PRACTICES COMMISSION TO EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR STRINGENT GUARDRAILS AROUND SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGIES SUCH AS AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READERS, REVERSE LOCATION WARRANTS, AND FACIAL RECOGNITION TECHNOLOGY, ALL OF WHICH HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR SHARING INFORMATION WITH ICE AND OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES. FINALLY, DURING OPERATION METRO SURGE, ILCM WORKED WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO GATHER INFORMATION AND PREPARE BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT FOR ADVOCACY HEADING INTO 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
  Expenses $138,267
• EDUCATION: ILCM COMPLEMENTS ITS LEGAL ADVICE AND REPRESENTATION SERVICES WITH QUALITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING SESSIONS, INCLUDING CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) SESSIONS AND COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS ON A VARIETY OF IMMIGRATION-RELATED SUBJECTS. PRESENTATIONS ARE TAILORED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL GROUP AND PROVIDE ACCURATE AND UP-TO-DATE WRITTEN MATERIALS WHERE APPROPRIATE. IN 2025, ILCM REACHED NEARLY 3,500 PEOPLE THROUGH OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. PARTICIPANTS IN OUR EDUCATION EFFORTS INCLUDED IMMIGRANTS, JUDGES, ATTORNEYS, ADVOCATES, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. MUCH OF ILCM'S EDUCATION EFFORTS IN 2025 CENTERED AROUND IMMIGRATION LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS AND KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAININGS.
  Expenses $89,822
• NORTH DAKOTA IMMIGRATION PROJECT:ILCM ALSO OPENED AN OFFICE IN FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA IN 2022 TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO REFUGEES, ASYLEES, AND NEW ARRIVALS FROM AFGHANISTAN AND UKRAINE. THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION, GREEN CARDS, AND CITIZENSHIP. SINCE THE FARGO OFFICE OPENED IN 2022, THE PROJECT HAS WORKED ON 934 CASES.
  Expenses $178,282

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.

IRS record

EIN

41-0909036

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

1967

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Assets (IRS master file)

$5,764,487

Income (IRS master file)

$8,110,356

Filing history

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 41-0909036).

Questions about IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA INC

What is the EIN of IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA INC is 41-0909036.

Is IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.

Are donations to IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA INC 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 IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA INC 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 IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA INC 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 IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JENNIFER STOHL POWELL.

Who are the officers and directors of IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 23 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $156,107 (JENNIFER STOHL POWELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER OF MINNESOTA INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,103,410, expenses of $5,605,956 and total assets of $5,764,487 at year end.

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