Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta Inc

Organization Overview

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta Inc is located in Norcross, GA. The organization was established in 2011. 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, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta Inc employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Since 2020, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta Inc has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $1,279,920. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - ATLANTA'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF ASIAN AMERICANS, NATIVE HAWAIIANS, AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS IN GEORGIA AND THE SOUTHEAST THROUGH POLICY ADVOCACY, LEGAL SERVICES, ORGANIZING & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND IMPACT LITIGATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND ORGANIZINGCEO WORKS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE SURE GEORGIA'S ASIAN AMERICAN AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES HAVE ALL OF THE IN-LANGUAGE INFORMATION SUPPORT THEY NEED TO REGISTER AND VOTE SUCCESSFULLY. THEY DO ELECTION PROTECTION AND ORGANIZING TO BUILD A STRONG COMMUNITY THAT MOBILIZES FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS, RACIAL JUSTICE AND MORE THROUGH POLITICAL EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.


LEGAL SERVICES ASIAN AMERICANS ADVANCING JUSTICE - ATLANTA PROVIDES A RANGE OF FREE AND LOW COST IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES TO REFUGEES, ASYLUM SEEKERS, IMMIGRANTS, AND MIGRANTS IN GEORGIA. OUR MULTILINGUAL STAFF PROVIDES IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES TO HELP ELIGIBLE PERSONS AND THEIR FAMILIES OBTAIN LEGAL STATUS AND CITIZENSHIP AND PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS. IN ADDITION, THE LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS TO HOLD FREE LEGAL WORKSHOPS AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN GEORGIA.


POLICY ADVOCACY EVERY YEAR WE HOST AN ADVOCACY DAY FOR THE LARGEST GATHERING OF THE ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY, BUSINESS, AND FAITH LEADERS AT OUR STATE CAPITOL. OUR WORK IS IMMENSELY IMPORTANT DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION BECAUSE WE ARE ONE OF THE ONLY GROUPSTHAT HAS A REGULAR PRESENCE AT THE STATE CAPITOL EACH YEAR. WE WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHER IMMIGRANT AND CIVIL RIGHTS GROUPS TO MAKE SURE THAT WE STAND UNITED AND WORK ON ISSUES THAT IMPACT PEOPLE OF COLOR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephanie Cho
Executive Dir.
$131,537
Phi Nguyen
Executive Dir.
$109,135
Cassandra Solomon
Treasurer
$0
Sonjui L Kumar
Chairman
$0
Shaney B Lokken
Board Member
$0
Soyoung Yun
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$12,487,282
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$12,487,282
Total Program Service Revenue$2,265
Investment income $1,957
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $22,342
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,514,597

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta Inc has awarded $1,190,832 in support to 17 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

US DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURIT

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$242,888

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$228,200

CENTRAL GEORGIA COUNCIL BSA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Macon, GA

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$133,744

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$100,000

Washington, DC

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$70,000

WOMEN WATCH AFRIKA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Avondale Estates, GA

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$59,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 25 grants that Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta Inc has recieved totaling $3,343,384.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Neo Philanthropy Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: Program Grant

$685,000
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

$590,000
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: Civil Participation

$541,150
The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$276,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$262,175
Foundation To Promote Open Society

New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT

$150,000
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