Nonprofit · EIN 85-2664277
GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT
Also known as GHIRP
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,672,372 | $3,922,149 | $750,223 | $4,024,200 | $444,156 | $3,580,044 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,700,565 | $3,010,570 | $689,995 | $3,249,453 | $419,632 | $2,829,821 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,029,538 | $1,782,282 | $1,247,256 | $2,346,207 | $354,738 | $1,991,469 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,633,644
- of which government grants
- $879,927
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $44,331
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$5,603
- Other revenue
- -$5,603
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $118,255
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,586,960
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,332,769
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,240
- Accounting fees
- $52,000
- Occupancy
- $113,727
- Travel
- $21,709
- Depreciation
- $7,993
- Program services (functional)
- $3,468,607
- Management and general (functional)
- $294,892
- Fundraising (functional)
- $158,650
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,249,453
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,024,200
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $444,156
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,580,044
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $14,433
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $883,635
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,696,409
- Gross receipts
- $4,690,104
- Employees
- 46
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2020
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $118,255 |
| Elizabeth Hoefer | Managing Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,048 |
| Vanessa Perez | Managing Attorney Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,048 |
| Dalia CastilloGranados | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| William Roberts | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Alfredo Gutierrez | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Emma Doineau | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Monica Holkamp | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $114,538 | $14,805 |
| William Roberts IV | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dalia Castillo Granados | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alfredo Gutierrez | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monica Ortiz Holtkamp | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $99,462 | $7,571 |
| William Roberts IV | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dalia Castillo Granados | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6001 SAVOY DR STE 400, HOUSTON, TX 77036-3322
- In care of
- % ELIZABETH SANCHEZ KENNEDY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GalvestonHouston Immigrant Representation Project, 6001 SAVOY DR, Ste 400, Houston, TX 770363322
- Signed the 990
- Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy, Executive Director
- Phone
- (713) 561-3059
Mission
GHIRPs mission is to build a resilient diverse community by providing comprehensive representation and holistic legal services to immigrants in need.
Program accomplishments
- Immigrant Children and Youth ICY Program: Our team serves unaccompanied children placed into Immigration Court proceedings without the right to a free attorney. We provide Know Your Rights KYR presentations legal consultations social services and direct legal representation to detained and released immigrant children and youth in the Galveston-Houston area. Many services are provided through a universal representation model assisting clients in navigating the immigration process regardless of their case strength. We offer a full range of holistic services from fighting deportation to securing legal status in the U.S. 905 children received KYR and consultations 147 new children accepted for representation 207 children connected to social services and 430 children received direct legal services.Expenses $1,697,476
- Community Immigration Program - General Immigration: We represent immigrants seeking family unity freedom from abuse and persecution protection from deportation and citizenship in Galveston and Houston. This program offers free legal clinics and legal services to immigrants who walk through our doors. Part of this program is dedicated to serving immigrant survivors of violent crimes or human trafficking in the Galveston-Houston area. Our model relies on person-centered representation focusing on our clients and providing social services to effectively advocate for immigrant survivors. Galveston - 269 participants received KYR presentations 518 Household members impacted 182 clients represented 321 consultations provided 55 individuals received pro se assistance. Houston - 439 consultations provided 168 clients represented 990 unrepresented individuals received court assistance 122 individuals received pro se assistance. Survivors - 96 consultations provided 22 clients represented 43 clients provided limited representation 12 clients referred to social services.Expenses $1,307,722
- Community Immigration Program - Detained Adults: We represent detained immigrants in the four Houston-area immigrant detention facilities. Our services include representing clients seeking: release for family reunification asylum and other humanitarian relief lawful permanent residency and those challenging prolonged detention. We participate in the areas first publicly funded program to represent low-income Houstonians through a universal representation model. Additionally our team represents immigrants in federal courts to protect their due process rights through targeted and strategic advocacy. GHIRPs detained adult team also represents individuals who are found incompetent to proceed in immigration court without an attorney. Detained Adults: 26 consultations provided and 23 clients represented. Federal Litigation: 10 total consultations 9 clients represented.Expenses $463,409
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-2664277
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,024,200
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,690,104
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,672,372 | $3,922,149 | $4,024,200 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,700,565 | $3,010,570 | $3,249,453 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,029,538 | $1,782,282 | $2,346,207 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,577,628 | $1,017,683 | $816,318 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | $273,816 | $89,549 | $199,896 | 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 85-2664277).
Questions about GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT
- What is the EIN of GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT is 85-2664277.
- Is GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT 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 GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names GalvestonHouston Immigrant Representation Project.
- Who are the officers and directors of GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $118,255 (Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,672,372, expenses of $3,922,149 and total assets of $4,024,200 at year end.
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