Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project is located in Portland, ME. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Immigrant Legal Advocacy 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, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.3% 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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AS MAINE'S ONLY STATE-WIDE IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION, ILAP ADVANCES JUSTICE AND EQUITY FOR IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES: ILAP OFFERS A RANGE OF DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNITY NEEDS, INCLUDING FULL REPRESENTATION, BRIEF INTERVENTION, CONSULTATIONS, AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE. IN 2021, WE PROVIDED FULL REPRESENTATION TO 450 PEOPLE AND LIMITED REPRESENTATION TO 1,080 PEOPLE. WE MAINTAINED AN APPROVAL RATE GREATER THAN 98% FOR FULL REPRESENTATION CASES THAT RECEIVED A FINAL DECISION. IN ADDITION, 175+ PRO BONO ATTORNEYS DONATED 4,000 HOURS OF THEIR TIME AT A VALUE OF NEARLY 1 MILLION.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION: ILAP PROVIDES ACCURATE AND ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION ON COMPLEX LEGAL ISSUES IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES FOR IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY MEMBERS, GROUPS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS ACROSS THE STATE. IN 2021, WE HOSTED 83 IN- PERSON OR VIRTUAL OUTREACH EVENTS ATTENDED BY 1,666 INDIVIDUALS. WE ALSO EXPANDED THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SELF-HELP TOOLS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE, WHICH HAD 70,000 UNIQUE PAGE VIEWS BY 28,000 VISITORS.
SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY: ILAP COLLABORATES WITH IMMIGRANT-LED GROUPS, PARTNERS IN MAINE'S IMMIGRANT JUSTICE MOVEMENT, AND REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO SAFEGUARD AND PROMOTE LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR THE STATE'S IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. IN 2021, WE SERVED AS A SOURCE OF ACCURATE INFORMATION FOR THE MEDIA ON 71 OCCASIONS, SUBMITTED 15 PUBLIC STATEMENTS OR TESTIMONIES, JOINED 40 SIGN-ON LETTERS, AND SHARED TIMELY POLICY AND ACTION UPDATES WITH THOUSANDS OF SUPPORTERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Roche Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $123,195 |
Alicia Curtis President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gloria Aponte Clarke Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Bruning Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Douglas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eben Albert Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $4,886 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $2,750 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,536,247 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $75,585 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,543,883 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,302 |
Investment income | $1,068 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $965 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,286 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,546,032 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $138,688 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,220 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,079,036 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $44,868 |
Other employee benefits | $156,881 |
Payroll taxes | $92,641 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,183 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,852 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $75,117 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,826 |
Office expenses | $76,566 |
Information technology | $68,817 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $95,841 |
Travel | $1,963 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,039 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,952 |
Insurance | $13,620 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,919,035 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $782,041 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,960,703 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,296 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,812 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,760,852 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,430 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $49,430 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,694,523 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,899 |
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 | $2,760,852 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project has recieved totaling $3,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Byrd-Borland Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: FURTHERANCE OF DONEE MISSION | $2,000 |
Woodside Foundation Freeport, ME PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc Portland, ME | $6,455,659 | $7,436,990 |
New Hampshire Legal Assistance Concord, NH | $4,742,563 | $5,337,369 |
Disability Rights Center Of Maine Augusta, ME | $2,227,647 | $3,941,598 |
Maine Pretrial Services Inc Portland, ME | $1,398,684 | $3,492,887 |
Legal Services For The Elderly Inc Augusta, ME | $1,838,135 | $2,676,646 |
Maine Justice Foundation Augusta, ME | $6,199,980 | $2,674,498 |
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project Portland, ME | $2,760,852 | $2,546,032 |
Maine Equal Justice Project Augusta, ME | $29,620 | $1,871,568 |
603 Legal Aid Concord, NH | $778,905 | $1,897,608 |
Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc Augusta, ME | $6,223,338 | $5,353,557 |
New Hampshire Bar Foundation Concord, NH | $2,705,999 | $872,008 |
New Hampshire Pro Bono Referral System Concord, NH | $0 | $868,745 |