BBB Wise Giving Report for
National Immigration Forum

BBB Wise Giving Report issued April 2012
BBB Wise Giving Report expires April 2014


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Charity Contact Information

Name: National Immigration Forum
Address: 50 F Street NW, Suite 300
  Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-347-0040
Web Address: www.immigrationforum.org
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1982, New York
Affiliates: National Immigration Forum Action Fund
Stated Purpose: "to advocate for the value of immigrants and immigration to the nation."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

National Immigration Forum (NIF) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

NIF seeks to shape the policies necessary to make the immigration system serve the national interest - meeting the needs of our economy, workers, and families. NIF also aims to create the opportunities necessary for immigrants to succeed and contribute to the growth and prosperity of America. The organization also works on developing fiscally responsible and humane policies that protect America and promote commerce while respecting the rights of workers and employers, families, and communities.

For the year ended December 31, 2010, NIF's program expenses were:

  
Comprehensive immigration reform and integration 3,722,867
General immigration policy 262,773
Awards dinner 134,561
Associates and governance 62,627
Total Program Expenses: $4,182,828
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Ali Noorani , Executive Director
Compensation*:
 $173,439

Chair of the Board: Craig J. Regelbrugge
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Association Executive

Board Size: 12

Paid Staff Size: 16

*2010 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

Direct mail, special events, and grant proposals.
Fund raising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,229,863, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on NIF's audited financial statements (consolidated with affiliate) for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Source of Funds  
Contributions and grants 2,869,100
Comprehensive immigration reform and integration 184,400
Awards dinner 176,363
Associates dues and contributions 85,123
Other revenue 60,415
Interest income 7,305
Total Income $3,382,706


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 90%  Fund Raising: 6%  Administrative: 4% 

Total income   $3,382,706
  Program expenses $4,182,828
  Fund raising expenses 284,624
  Administrative expenses 180,911
 
Total expenses   $4,648,363
Expenses in Excess of Income   (1,265,657)
Beginning net assets   3,755,110
Ending net assets   2,489,453
Total liabilities   195,571
Total assets   $2,685,024

Note: According to NIF, in 2010, the organization received in-kind contributions in the amount of $20,000 for travel vouchers.

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