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 12/2021, MICA Project employed 12 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 12/2021, MICA Project generated $704.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $739.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.2% per year over the past 7 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

2021

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
Jessica Mayo
Co-Director
$60,625
Nicole Cortes
Co-Director
$60,616
Mark Chao
Treasurer
$0
Malini Rao
Vice President
$0
Sophia Richards
President
$0
Christina Veloso Pope
Vice President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$58,398
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$606,001
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$664,399
Total Program Service Revenue$43,717
Investment income $441
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$32
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$6,707
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,386
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $704,835

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Migrant And Immigrant Community Action Project has recieved totaling $92,194.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Youthbridge Community Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$30,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$29,050
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$12,335
Womens Foundation Of Geater Saint Louis

Saint Louis, MO

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$7,500
St Louis Community Foundation

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: GIVE STL DAY GRANT

$6,931
St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$6,000
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