Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees

“The accountant prepares a draft of the tax return. The director of operations, president and treasurer review it and provide feedback on the draft before it is finalized. The board is informed of the filing of the tax return and is furnished with an electronic copy.”

“At the start of every year board and staff members are requested to identify any conflict of interest situations that exist. Board members must also identify any new conflicts of interest at each meeting. In the event an activity or transaction arises whereby a conflict of interest might arise, involved board members are prohibited from voting.”

“The executive committee reviews and determines the president's compensation by considering the organization's financial health, budget, and comparable compensation packages at similar organizations.”

“The president researches and proposes compensation packages for all employees. The board of directors reviews and approves these packages as part of the annual budget process.”

“The organization's governing documents, tax returns and financial information are kept in the main office. Copies of these documents are available upon request. The organization maintains a website and has provided contact information therein. In addition, the organization's tax return is available on the guidestar website.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: National Convening Total expenses - $177,905 Revenues - $172,629GCIRs 2018 Biennial National Convening, "United We Rise: Newcomers, Neighbors, and Americas Next Generation", brought together 235 funders from around the country to learn, strategize, and get inspired. The convening, held in Los Angeles, featured pioneering thought leaders and funders; presented a wide range of perspectives on philanthropys role in addressing community needs and effecting social change; and emphasized collaboration across sectors and silos. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Delivering on the Dream (DOTD) In 2018, DOTD funder network continued to bring new funders to the immigration space and engage longstanding funders to expand the immigrant rights and services infrastructure around the country. Three new DOTD collaboratives were launched in Georgia, Florida and New Jersey, states with high need and low funder engagement. By the end of 2018, DOTD comprised 23 collaboratives in 18 states working to advance the equity and inclusion of immigrants and refugees in their communities. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Information Resources total expenses - $184,916In 2018, GCIR produced issue briefs, funding recommendations, reports, and presentations, and kept our website and social media content updated with relevant information to keep funders informed about immigrant and refugee issues. These resources were shared with over 1,500 funders and other philanthropic representatives nationwide via our e-newsletters and via our social media platforms of Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.”