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    Federation for American Immigration Reform

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    Federation for American Immigration Reform
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    Basic facts
    Location:Washington, D.C.
    Type:501(c)(3)
    Top official:Daniel Stein, President
    Founder(s):John Tanton
    Year founded:1979
    Website:Official website

    The Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that aims to reduce overall immigration levels to the United States and eliminate illegal immigration.

    The nonprofit pursues its goals through lobbying and community engagement with businesses, civic groups, religious organizations, and universities. According to Open Secrets, FAIR spent $227,778 on federal lobbying efforts in 2018.[1]

    Mission[edit]

    As of August 2019, FAIR's website stated the organization's mission as:[2]

    “ FAIR seeks to reduce overall immigration to a more normal level. Reducing legal immigration levels from well over one million presently to 300,000 a year over a sustained period will allow America to manage growth, address environmental concerns, and maintain a high quality of life.


    FAIR puts the interests of American citizens and future generations ahead of big business and partisan demands.[3]

    		”

    Background[edit]

    FAIR was founded in 1979 by John Tanton, a physician and beekeeper from Michigan who believed that the levels of immigration—both legal and illegal—should be reduced because of the United States' population growth. Tanton started FAIR along with NumbersUSA and the Center for Immigration Studies—which are also organizations concerned with immigration levels.

    Work[edit]

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    in the United States,
    see this article.

    FAIR pursues its political goals by examining immigration trends, disseminating its research findings, and lobbying for policies that are consistent with the group's interests.[4] According to the organization's website, "FAIR representatives have been invited to speak at over 37 conferences," at various universities since 2007.[5] The organization also engages with religious groups, businesses, and civic organizations such as the League of Women Voters, United States Chamber of Commerce, and National Center for Public Policy.[5]

    According to Open Secrets, FAIR spent $227,778 on federal lobbying efforts in 2018.[6]

    Radio Row events[edit]

    Beginning in 2006, FAIR has hosted an event called "Hold Their Feet to the Fire," a broadcasting event featuring 50 talk radio show hosts discussing immigration policies. In 2007, the organization used this forum as a way to oppose the immigration policies of President George W. Bush (R), and in 2016, the group discussed the Obama administration's policies.[7] The event featured analysis of the Trump administration's immigration and border policies in 2018.[8]

    Arizona immigration law[edit]

    In 2010, FAIR lobbied in support of Arizona Senate Bill 1070, which required all aliens over the age of fourteen to have documentation of their legal status in their possession at all times.[9]

    Leadership[edit]

    As of August 2019, Daniel Stein was the president of FAIR, and Bob Dane was the organization's executive director, according to FAIR's website.[10]

    As of August 2019, FAIR's website listed the following individuals as members of the organization's board of directors:[11]

    • Don Collins, Chairman
    • Duane Austin
    • Douglas E. Caton
    • Kevin Donaleski
    • James Dorcy
    • Sarah G. Epstein
    • Dale M. Herder
    • Frank Morris
    • S. Blake Swensrud, II

    Finances[edit]

    The following is a breakdown of FAIR's revenues and expenses as submitted to the IRS for the 2013 to 2017 fiscal years:

    Annual revenue and expenses for FAIR, 2013–2017
    Tax YearTotal RevenueTotal Expenses
    2017[12]$27,442,035$8,575,890
    2016[13]$11,157,713$11,246,727
    2015[14]$8,594,856$6,361,498
    2014[15]$7,809,943$6,336,441
    2013[16]$7,079,578$8,488,577

    Tax status[edit]

    FAIR is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Its 501(c) designation refers to a section of the U.S. federal income tax code concerning charitable, religious, and educational organizations.[17] Section 501(c) of the U.S. tax code has 29 sections that list specific conditions particular organizations must meet in order to be considered tax-exempt under the section. Organizations that have been granted 501(c)(3) status by the Internal Revenue Service are exempt from federal income tax.[18] This exemption requires that any political activity by the charitable organization be nonpartisan in nature.[19]

    Recent news[edit]

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    Federation for American Immigration Reform - Google News

    See also[edit]

    External links[edit]

    Footnotes[edit]

    1. ↑ Open Secrets, "Federation for American Immigration Reform," accessed August 26, 2019
    2. ↑ Federation for American Immigration Reform, "About Us," accessed August 2019
    3. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    4. ↑ Federation for American Immigration Reform, "Home," accessed August 26, 2019
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Federation for American Immigration Reform, "Public appearances," accessed August 26, 2019
    6. ↑ Open Secrets, "Federation for American Immigration Reform," accessed August 26, 2019
    7. ↑ PR Newswire, "Radio Talk Hosts From Across America and Iowa Gathering in Des Moines to Discuss Immigration and America's Future," December 10, 2007
    8. ↑ Federation for American Immigration Reform, "Hold Their Feet to the Fire 2018," accessed August 26, 2019
    9. ↑ Arizona Central, "Anti-immigration group is behind what could be Arizona's next SB 1070," accessed August 28, 2019
    10. ↑ ''Federation for American Immigration Reform, "FAIR Staff," accessed August 26, 2019
    11. ↑ Federation for American Immigration Reform, "Board of Directors," accessed August 26, 2019
    12. ↑ Pro Publica, "Federation for American Immigration Reform IRS Form 990 (2015)," accessed August 26, 2019
    13. ↑ Pro Publica, "Federation for American Immigration Reform IRS Form 990 (2016)," accessed August 26, 2019
    14. ↑ Guidestar, "Federation for American Immigration Reform IRS Form 990 (2015)," accessed March 17, 2017
    15. ↑ Guidestar, "Federation for American Immigration Reform IRS Form 990 (2014)," accessed March 17, 2017
    16. ↑ Guidestar, "Federation for American Immigration Reform IRS Form 990 (2013)," accessed March 17, 2017
    17. ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "Exempt Purposes - Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)," accessed January 13, 2014
    18. ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "Life Cycle of a Public Charity/Private Foundation," accessed July 10, 2015
    19. ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "Exemption Requirements - 501(c)(3) Organizations," accessed January 13, 2014
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