EIN 06-0669118

Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (IICONN)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
93
Year formed
1918
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The International Institute is a statewide organization that assists refugees and immigrants resolve legal, economic, linguistic and social barriers so that they become self-sufficient, integrated and contributing members of the community.
Also known as...
International Institute of Connecticut
Total revenues
$6,024,581
2023
Total expenses
$5,672,727
2023
Total assets
$2,750,952
2023
Num. employees
93
2023

Program areas at IICONN

Refugee resettlement & employment services: annually, ciri assists almost 300 Refugees to resettle and rebuild their lives in the united states. In 2023, ciri also assisted over 50 afghan parolees and over 120 ukrainian parolees. Refugees and parolees have fled war and persecution in their native countries and in many cases have spent years, even decades, in refugee camps. Ciri staff focuses on meeting the immediate basic needs of new Refugees, and assists with employment, housing, school readiness and success in the us education system, accessing health services, and other services so they may thrive in their new communities. Support is provided for up to 5 years from initial resettlement.
Project rescue: project rescue as the state lead in services for survivors of human trafficking, unaccompanied minors, and foreign-born victims of domestic and sexual violence and child abuse within the state of Connecticut and raises awareness about the issue of trafficking in persons, caring for unaccompanied minors and addressing challenge for foreign born victims of certain crimes. The program serves trafficking victims through comprehensive case management, immigration legal aid, and referrals to community service providers. In-house services include intensive case management, employment services, immigration legal services, and help with basic needs. In collaboration with social service agencies, legal services, and law enforcement, the program helps survivors gain access to public benefits, therapy, safe housing and the medical care they need to rebuild their lives. Project rescue provides statewide training to service providers and law enforcement on victim identification and outreach to increase public awareness. The program also collaborated with state and national networks to secure safety and resettling of unaccompanied minors in shelter and as they move from shelter to their sponsors/family members.
Legal immigration & citizenship services: ciri's experienced immigration attorneys and representatives, accredited by the department of justice office of legal assistance programs, ensure that Immigrants are aware of their legal options and provide representation before u.s. Citizenship & immigration services and the executive office for immigration review. The program offers a wide range of low-cost and free legal services to low-income Immigrants which may include family-based immigration, applications for permanent residence, naturalization & citizenship, temporary protected status (tps), legal protections for victims of violence and serious crimes, asylum applications, and representation before the immigration court.
Rental assistance: ciri contracted with the state to administer a portion of rental assistance funds to qualified recipients. The purpose of funding is to keep individuals and families safely housed during the covid-19 pandemic, targeting renters negatively impacted by covid-19. Ciri is collaborating with local Connecticut organizations to ensure that the assistance was provided to the appropriate recipients. During 2023, ciri distributed the remaining program funds and closed this program.

Grants made by IICONN

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Center for Family JusticeTo Provide Direct Services for the Minor Victims of Sex Trafficking.$38,057

Who funds Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (IICONN)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI)Agency Payments$1,159,008
TD Charitable FoundationThe Rental Assistance Immigrant Project$250,000
Navigate Affordable Housing PartnersDonation Rent Relief for Newly Arrived Refugees in Brideport.$75,000
...and 27 more grants received totalling $1,871,520

Personnel at IICONN

NameTitleCompensation
Susan SchnitzerPresident and Chief Executive Officer$108,355
Jessica CampbellChief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer$93,252
Olena CzebiniakDirector of Grants Management
Genesis PolancoDirector of Project Rescue
Caroline SennettDirector of Immigration Legal Services
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for IICONN

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,759,394
Program services$1,237,342
Investment income and dividends$34,247
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$13,378
Net income from fundraising events$-44,127
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$24,347
Total revenues$6,024,581

Form 990s for IICONN

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-20990View PDF
2022-122023-07-13990View PDF
2021-122022-06-10990View PDF
2020-122021-06-08990View PDF
2019-122021-02-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
August 15, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 10, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from TD Charitable Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $75,000 from Navigate Affordable Housing Partners
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman service organizationsEthnic centersCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesImmigration
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
670 Clinton Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06605
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
County
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT
Website URL
cirict.org/ 
Phone
(203) 336-0141
Facebook page
InternationalInstituteofConnecticut 
IRS details
EIN
06-0669118
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1918
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P84: Ethnic, Immigrant Centers and Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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