Freedom For Immigrants is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Freedom For Immigrants employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Freedom For Immigrants 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 06/2022, Freedom For Immigrants generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 45.1% per year over the past 6 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FFI IS DEVOTED TO ABOLISHING IMMIGRATION DETENTION, WHILE ENDING IMMEDIATE ISOLATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MONITORING & VISITATION: WE MONITOR HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES AND OVERALL CONDITIONS INSIDE IMMIGRATION DETENTION AS PART OF A BROADER STRATEGY TO AMPLIFY THE VOICES, EXPERIENCES, AND LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE INSIDE DETENTION THROUGH INTEGRATED ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS. THE NATIONAL IMMIGRATION DETENTION HOTLINE IS THE NATION'S LARGEST IMMIGRATION DETENTION HOTLINE, CONNECTING PEOPLE INSIDE DETENTION TO A TEAM OF TRAINED HOTLINE VOLUNTEERS THAT PROVIDE IMMEDIATE SUPPORT, RECORD THEIR PERSONAL TESTIMONIES, AND BUILD SOLIDARITY FOR ABOLITION. WE ALSO CONVENE THE NATIONAL VISITATION NETWORKA NETWORK OF LOCAL GROUPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY FIGHTING FOR ABOLITION WHILE MONITORING CONDITIONS, DOCUMENTING ABUSES, AND OFFERING IMMEDIATE SUPPORT TO PEOPLE INSIDE.
POLICY ADVOCACY & NARRATIVE CHANGE: WE CONDUCT LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ADVOCACY AIMED AT ABOLISHING DETENTION BY: 1) INCREASING AND STRENGTHENING OVERSIGHT, 2) REDUCING/LIMITING THE SIZE AND SCALE OF THE DETENTION SYSTEM THROUGH LEGISLATION AND THE FEDERAL BUDGET, AND 3) INVESTING IN COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO PROVIDE POST-RELEASE SUPPORT AND WELCOME NEWLY ARRIVING IMMIGRANTS. AS PART OF A NATIONAL STRATEGY, FFI WORKS TO ABOLISH DETENTION STATE BY STATE, INCLUDING IN STATES LIKE CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY, AND NEW YORK.
COMMUNITY BASED STRATEGIES FOR DECARCERATION: OUR COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING WORKS TO LIBERATE PEOPLE FROM IMMIGRATION DETENTION AND ENSURES PEOPLE LIVE WITH DIGNITY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES WHILE AWAITING THEIR IMMIGRATION CASES. OUR IMMIGRATION BOND FUND WHERE WE RAISE FUNDS TO POST BOND FOR DETAINED IMMIGRANTS, AND JUST THIS YEAR WE HAVE BONDED OUT 34 INDIVIDUALS FROM IMMIGRATION DETENTION AND PROVIDED ASSISTANCE POST RELEASE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Grisel Ruiz Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Michael Kaufman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Sara Weiss Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jonathan Godbout Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lorena Garcia Duran Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Liz Martinez Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $157,814 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,746,780 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $28,585 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,904,594 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,709 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $1,909,511 |
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. | $721,191 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,780 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $670,758 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,941 |
Other employee benefits | $72,280 |
Payroll taxes | $86,120 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $25,649 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,078 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $79,888 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,308 |
Office expenses | $65,108 |
Information technology | $1,579 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $54,043 |
Travel | $7,138 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $82,644 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,181 |
Insurance | $7,480 |
All other expenses | $2,933 |
Total functional expenses | $2,282,280 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $321,770 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,206,283 |
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 | $3,850 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $102,455 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $778,002 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,412,360 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,868 |
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 | $46,868 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,131,902 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,233,590 |
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 | $3,412,360 |