Nonprofit · EIN 52-1136126
FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $8,578,324 | $8,195,051 | $383,273 | $39,388,568 | $2,710,215 | $36,678,353 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,026,289 | $7,649,217 | -$622,928 | $27,946,658 | $3,559,565 | $24,387,093 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,201,170 | $7,453,094 | -$2,251,924 | $27,845,838 | $4,327,476 | $23,518,362 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,113,942
- Program service revenue
- $102,837
- Investment income
- $2,197,393
- Royalties
- $159,601
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,569,711
- Other revenue
- $164,152
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,114,091
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,848,770
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,770,331
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $45,327
- Accounting fees
- $42,773
- Occupancy
- $837,270
- Travel
- $118,234
- Depreciation
- $126,233
- Program services (functional)
- $6,600,243
- Management and general (functional)
- $861,342
- Fundraising (functional)
- $733,466
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $27,946,658
- Total assets, end of year
- $39,388,568
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,710,215
- Net assets, end of year
- $36,678,353
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $354,194
- Publicly traded securities
- $33,529,771
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $31,576,616
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,101,737
- Gross receipts
- $40,894,703
- Employees
- 48
- Volunteers
- 26
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DALE WILCOX EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | AND GENERAL COUNSEL AS OF 7/25 Officer | 40 | $173,231 | $201,743 | $56,206 |
| JENNIFER HARRIS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $234,462 | $0 | $67,400 |
| CHRISTOPHER HAJEC | DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL AS OF 8/25 Officer | 37.5 | $112,033 | $110,992 | $38,076 |
| JULIE KIRCHNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 6/25 Officer | 40 | $192,584 | $0 | $15,230 |
| SHARI RENDALL - DIRECTOR OF | STATE & LOCAL ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $135,045 | $0 | $59,772 |
| MATTHEW O'BRIEN | DEPUTY EXEC DIRECTOR AS OF 7/25 Officer | 40 | $101,809 | $72,579 | $16,637 |
| IRA MEHLMAN | MEDIA DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $139,848 | $0 | $50,833 |
| MEGAN LOTT | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $167,225 | $0 | $18,286 |
| JOSEPH CHATHAM | GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $165,819 | $0 | $15,332 |
| LUKE HANSON | DIGITAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $133,799 | $0 | $35,002 |
| DANIEL A STEIN ESQ | PRESIDENT UNTIL 4/25 Officer | 40 | $135,546 | $0 | $25,059 |
| DON COLLINS JR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE M HERDER PHD | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MATTHEWS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| S BLAKE SWENSRUD II | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUANE AUSTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN DONALESKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL A STEIN ESQ | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $368,324 | $79,428 |
| JULIE KIRCHNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $351,164 | $27,515 |
| JENNIFER HARRIS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $210,302 | $81,698 |
| ROBERT SMITH | SENIOR PLANNED GIVING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $145,305 | $41,235 |
| SHARI RENDALL | DIRECTOR OF STATE & LOCAL ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $131,241 | $41,505 |
| IRA MEHLMAN | MEDIA DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $136,003 | $36,434 |
| MEGAN LOTT | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $152,734 | $15,650 |
| JOSEPH CHATHAM | GOVERNMENT RELATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $139,874 | $15,332 |
| DON COLLINS JR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE M HERDER PHD | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS E CATON | TREASURER UNTIL 02/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MATTHEWS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUANE AUSTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN DONALESKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| S BLAKE SWENSRUD II | DIRECTOR UNTIL 02/24, TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL A STEIN ESQ | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $357,994 | $75,700 |
| JULIE KIRCHNER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $331,526 | $9,433 |
| JENNIFER HARRIS | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $205,113 | $76,543 |
| IRA MEHLMAN | MEDIA DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $143,280 | $35,804 |
| ROBERT SMITH | SENIOR PLANNED GIVING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $138,980 | $32,418 |
| SHARI RENDALL | DIRECTOR OF STATE & LOCAL ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $127,787 | $40,601 |
| GWENDOLYN GIRLIE | DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $120,281 | $35,176 |
| LUKE HANSON | DIGITAL DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $111,390 | $22,414 |
| DON COLLINS JR | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE M HERDER PHD | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS E CATON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MATTHEWS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUANE AUSTIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN DONALESKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| S BLAKE SWENSRUD II | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 25 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW SUITE, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-1430
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JENNIFER HARRIS, 25 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 330, WASHINGTON, DC 20001
- Signed the 990
- JENNIFER HARRIS, CFO
- Phone
- (202) 328-7004
- Website
- WWW.FAIRUS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CBIZ ADVISORS LLC
Mission
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Program accomplishments
- PUBLIC INTEREST LEGAL - FAIR FILED NUMEROUS FRIEND-OF-THE-COURT BRIEFS IN THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT, THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURTS, AND STATE COURTS CONCERNING NATIONAL SECURITY AND NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY, PROTECTING FEDERAL-STATE COOPERATION IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, PROTECTING AMERICAN WORKERS, PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT, DEFENDING PRO-ENFORCEMENT STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS, ENDING PUBLIC-BENEFIT WINDFALLS FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS, DEFENDING PRO-ENFORCEMENT FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, POLICIES, REFERENDA, AND INITIATIVES, PROTECTING ELECTORAL PROCESS INTEGRITY, PROTECTING THE EFFICIENCY OF IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, AND EXPOSING GOVERNMENT ACTION TO PUBLIC INSPECTION THROUGH FOIA LAWSUITS.Expenses $1,544,786
- PUBLIC EDUCATION - FAIR INFORMED AND EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ABOUT IMMIGRATION'S IMPACT ON NATIONAL SECURITY, PUBLIC SAFETY, THE ECONOMY, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND PUBLIC HEALTH. FAIR CONTINUED TO PROVIDE INSIGHT, PERSPECTIVE, AND CLARITY ON THE ISSUES AFFECTED BY UNCHECKED MASS MIGRATION AND IRRESPONSIBLE IMMIGRATION POLICIES.Expenses $1,377,499
- MEDIA - FAIR PROVIDED ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONAL AND ACTIVISM MATERIALS TO THE AMERICAN PUBLIC, GIVING THEM DIGITAL RESOURCES TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO RESPONDED TO INQUIRIES BY REPORTERS AND PRODUCERS, PROVIDING FACTUAL INFORMATION AND COMMENTARY ON RELEVANT TOPICS.Expenses $805,094
- STATE AND LOCAL ENGAGEMENT - (SLE) THE DEPARTMENT EDUCATED STATE AND LOCAL LAWMAKERS AND THEIR STAFF ON VARIOUS IMMIGRATION ISSUES. SLE DRAFTED AND ADVOCATED FOR BILLS THAT ADVANCED FAIR'S MISSION TO PROMOTE POLICIES IN AMERICANS' BEST INTERESTS. SLE STAFF ALSO SUBMITTED TESTIMONY AND OTHER MEMORANDA SUPPORTING OR OPPOSING PROPOSED BILLS AND PROVIDED LEGISLATIVE AND ISSUE ANALYSIS TO LEGISLATORS. ADDITIONALLY, SLE STAFF ENGAGED GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS, ISSUED ACTION ALERTS, AND DEVELOPED TALKING POINTS TO PROMOTE TRUE IMMIGRATION REFORM.Expenses $645,457 · revenue $102,837
- GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - THE TEAM ADVANCED FAIR'S POLICY PRIORITIES AND FORMULATED AND EXECUTED STRATEGIES TO ACCOMPLISH THESE PRIORITIES. IT SERVED AS A LEADING RESOURCE FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WHILE RELENTLESSLY ADVOCATING FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIORITIES AND OPPOSING POLICIES THAT UNDERMINE BORDER SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT.Expenses $810,373
- RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS - FAIR RESEARCH EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ON THE IMPACT OF IMMIGRATION ON AMERICA, ITS PEOPLE, AND THEIR ECONOMY. THIS WAS DONE THROUGH REPORTS, ISSUE BRIEFS, FACT SHEETS, AND AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA. ORIGINAL RESEARCH SERVED AS THE BASIS FOR OUTREACH EFFORTS, PROVIDING THE FACTUAL ANALYSIS UNDERLYING PRINT, RADIO, TELEVISION, AND DIGITAL OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. THE RESOURCES WERE MADE AVAILABLE VIA OUR WEBSITE AND WERE REGULARLY SOUGHT AFTER BY SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS, FEDERAL AGENCIES, LEGISLATORS, LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS, CITIZEN ACTIVISTS, STUDENTS, JOURNALISTS, OTHER RESEARCHERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.Expenses $622,606
- MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION AND SERVICE - FAIR'S MEMBERSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAM INFORMED MEMBERS, DONORS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, PROGRAMS, AND IMMIGRATION REFORM INITIATIVES THROUGH DIRECT OUTREACH, INCLUDING EMAILS, LETTERS, TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS, AND IN-PERSON MEETINGS. THESE ACTIVITIES DISSEMINATED INFORMATION REGARDING FAIR'S POLICY PRIORITIES AND PROGRAMMATIC EFFORTS, FOSTERING INFORMED PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH THIS OUTREACH, FAIR REACHED MILLIONS OF INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING POLICYMAKERS, COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND OTHER INFLUENTIAL AUDIENCES, HELPING TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR EFFECTIVE AND LASTING IMMIGRATION REFORM.Expenses $794,428
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1136126
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q050)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $39,388,568
- Income (IRS master file)
- $40,894,703
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $8,578,324 | $8,195,051 | $39,388,568 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,026,289 | $7,649,217 | $27,946,658 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,201,170 | $7,453,094 | $27,845,838 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $8,269,482 | $8,114,597 | $30,055,523 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 52-1136126).
Questions about FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM
- What is the EIN of FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM is 52-1136126.
- Is FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM 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 FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM 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 FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM 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 FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JENNIFER HARRIS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $173,231 (DALE WILCOX EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND GENERAL COUNSEL AS OF 7/25).
- How much revenue does FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,578,324, expenses of $8,195,051 and total assets of $39,388,568 at year end.
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