Migrant And Immigrant Community Action Project

Organization Overview

Migrant And Immigrant Community Action Project, operating under the name MICA Project, is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, MICA Project employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. MICA Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, MICA Project generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MICA PROJECT IS A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO JUSTICE. THE MICA PROJECT UTILIZES LEGAL SERVICES, ORGANIZING, ADVOCACY, AND EDUCATION TO PROMOTE THE VOICE AND HUMAN DIGNITY OF IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT, SOMETIMES CALLED THE CLIENT-CENTERED LAWYERING PROJECT, IS THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE ORGANIZATION. IT REQUIRES ABOUT 65% OF STAFF TIME AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES. LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS WORK WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS ATTORNEYS ON IMMIGRATION-RELATED CASE MATTERS. THEY PAY LEGAL FEES ON A SLIDING SCALE THAT IS FAR BELOW MARKET RATE.


THE CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES PROJECT TAKES ABOUT 12% OF STAFF TIME AND ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS-ASSESSMENTS, REFERRALS, AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO CURRENT LEGAL CLIENTS OF THE MICA PROJECT. WHEN AVAILABLE (SUCH AS DURING THE PANDEMIC), DIRECT SUPPORT IS DISTRIBUTED TO CLIENTS IN THE FORM OF CASH PAYMENTS.


THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT TAKES ABOUT 8% OF STAFF TIME AND ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THIS PROJECT IS FORMING RELATIONSHIPS AND PROVIDING RESOURCES TO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. THE STAFF MADE PRESENTATIONS TO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES ABOUT THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND SPECIFIC IMMIGRATION REMEDIES THAT ARE AVAILABLE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPOKE AND PARTICIPATED IN OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nicole Mejia
Co-Director
$79,000
Jessica Mayo
Co-Director
$79,000
Jamie Blum
At-Large Member
$0
Liz Shabani
At-Large Member
$0
Karina Carbajal
At-Large Member
$0
Phil Cantwell
At-Large Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$59,784
Related organizations$0
Government grants $566,668
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$740,091
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $6,719
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,366,543
Total Program Service Revenue$34,097
Investment income $976
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $1,800
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$27
Net Income from Fundraising Events $365
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $583
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,407,502

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