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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jessica Mayo Co-Director | Officer | 40 | $60,625 |
Nicole Cortes Co-Director | Officer | 40 | $60,616 |
Sophia Richards President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christina Veloso Pope Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Chao Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Malini Rao Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $137,291 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,729 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $364,595 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $61,279 |
Payroll taxes | $38,129 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,663 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $750 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $700 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $17,780 |
Information technology | $7,157 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,831 |
Travel | $2,602 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,516 |
Insurance | $6,047 |
All other expenses | $26,121 |
Total functional expenses | $739,773 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $300 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $451,686 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,104 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $499 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,287 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,597 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $66,244 |
Total assets | $534,717 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,101 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $10,535 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $40,638 |
Total liabilities | $75,274 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $342,499 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $116,944 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $534,717 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Migrant And Immigrant Community Action Project has recieved totaling $92,194.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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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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Asian Human Services Of Chicago Inc Chicago, IL | $8,154,074 | $16,173,031 |
The Young Center For Immigrant Childrens Rights Chicago, IL | $11,541,964 | $10,481,518 |
Chinese Mutual Aid Association Inc Chicago, IL | $5,927,366 | $10,929,643 |
Urhai Community Service Center Chicago, IL | $15,491,787 | $12,759,943 |
Asi Chicago, IL | $3,134,379 | $11,430,726 |
International Institute Of Metropolitan St Louis St Louis, MO | $9,841,784 | $12,477,327 |
Polish American Association Chicago, IL | $1,991,502 | $4,071,421 |
Vietnamese Asso Of Illinois Chicago, IL | $4,714,185 | $4,469,356 |
Mano A Mano Family Resource Center Round Lake Park, IL | $3,122,360 | $5,588,337 |
Latin Women In Action Chicago, IL | $4,477,554 | $4,949,993 |
Cambodian Association Of Illinois Chicago, IL | $4,072,556 | $4,104,880 |
Frida Kahlo Community Organization Chicago, IL | $454,042 | $3,343,509 |