2025 Annual Report – United for a better tomorrow
As the International Institute of Minnesota celebrates 106 years of service, we are proud of our long-term accomplishments that reflect our humanitarian values and expertise in advancing the lives of our clients and students. We are especially grateful for the role you played in our ability to expand and deepen services last year. Your support allows us to continue our work as an anchor in the immigrant community — a trusted resource for education, job training, career advancement and immigration help.
Annual Report
Program Impact
Whether a New American’s first connection with the Institute is through refugee resettlement, or in job training many years after arrival, our comprehensive offerings allow clients to find support, guidance and education that works for them — any time along their journey from arriving to thriving.
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REFUGEE SERVICES
1,264
clients served
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EDUCATION
1,464
students served
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
1,530
clients served
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IMMIGRATION SERVICES
3,024
clients served
IMMIGRATION & EDUCATION
A Nurse’s Journey from Ecuador to Minnesota
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FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
We continue providing the critical core services we have developed over the years that lead to stability and a place for New Americans to call home.
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OUR FINANCIAL HEALTH
Outstanding community engagement and support, alongside private donations, fueled the Institute in 2025 to assist New Americans in finding sure-footing faster.
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OUR DONORS
We’re inspired by our community of donors. In 2025, this network showed its commitment to standing by New Americans as they journey toward stability and success.
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Inspiring Confidence to Build a Lasting Legacy
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GIFTS IN HONOR/MEMORY
Thank you to all those who generously donated to the Institute with tribute gifts in honor and in memory of their cherished loved ones.
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VOLUNTEERS & INTERNS
Thank you to the 451 exceptional volunteers who gave their time, skills and compassion to serving New Americans.
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GOVERNMENT GRANTS
The following government agencies and program partners provided funding through grants and contracts to the International Institute of Minnesota.
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EDUCATION
Overcoming Obstacles and Building a New Life
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About Us
Founded in 1919, the International Institute of Minnesota (IIMN) offers New Americans quality services that support their journey to stability and success. Our comprehensive offerings include refugee resettlement, English education, workforce and leadership development, college preparation and immigration and citizenship assistance. We are a diverse team of knowledgeable and encouraging advocates, ready to welcome refugees and immigrants. IIMN helps New Americans rebuild their lives while pursuing their personal and professional goals.
