Phoenix Legal Action Network
- Assets
- $225.3k
- Revenue
- $207.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Tempe, AZ
- Founding
- 12/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-0711172
Organization Overview
Phoenix Legal Action Network is located in Tempe, AZ. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Phoenix Legal Action Network 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, Phoenix Legal Action Network generated $207.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $49.1k during the year ending 12/2021. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PHOENIX LEGAL ACTION NETWORK PROMOTES JUSTICE IN ARIZONA BY ADVANCING THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE PARTNER WITH IMMIGRANT LED ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD COMMUNITY TRUST AND POWER TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO BEND CURRENT SYSTEMS IN FAVOR OF OUR COMMUNITIES, DEMOCRATIZE LEGAL KNOWLEDGE, DISMANTLE THE UNJUST SYSTEMS THAT OPPRESS IMMIGRANTS, AND CHANGE THE NARRATIVE ON IMMIGRATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGAL SERVICES: PLAN PROVIDED FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO 33 LOW INCOME, NON-DETAINED IMMIGRANTS IN 2021. OUR VICTORIES INCLUDE OBTAINING LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE STATUS FOR AN IMMIGRANT FATHER OF FOUR U.S. CITIZEN CHILDREN, WINNING ASYLUM FOR FOUR INDIVIDUALS, OBTAINING DEFERRED ACTION FOR A SURVIVOR OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND GETTING AN UNDOCUMENTED MOTHER OF FOUR'S CASE DISMISSED. WE ALSO PARTNERED WITH THE INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE AND THE ARIZONA COALITION FOR ARAB-ISLAMIC RELATIONS TO PUT ON TWO ASYLUM CLINICS FOR RECENTLY RESETTLED AFGHAN EVACUEES.
COMMUNITY POWER BUILDING: PLANS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IMMIGRANT-LED ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD TRUST AND COMMUNITY POWER TOWARDS DISMANTLING THE ROOT CAUSES OF MIGRANT MARGINALIZATION. IN 2021, WE PARTNERED WITH TRANS QUEER PUEBLO AND ALIENTO. OUR COLLABORATION INCLUDED MENTORSHIP AND TRAINING OF LOCAL IMMIGRANT LEADERS, LEGAL IMMIGRATION CLINICS, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rekha Nair Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $35,999 |
Erin Scharff Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sean Berens Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Whitney Larson Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Liz Luna Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Greg Fay Board Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $44,500 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $147,026 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $191,526 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,802 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $207,828 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $35,399 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,726 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $171 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,848 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,828 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $750 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5 |
| Office expenses | $428 |
| Information technology | $283 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $500 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $37 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $650 |
| All other expenses | $291 |
| Total functional expenses | $49,141 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $225,275 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $225,275 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $225,275 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $225,275 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Phoenix Legal Action Network has recieved totaling $71,156.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Arizona Community Foundation Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,656 |
Perkins Coie Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: 2021 SECOND ANNUAL IZAKAYA NIGHT | $14,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $7,000 |
Bronfman Youth Fellowships In Israel Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MORAL VOICES | $2,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
East Bay Community Law Center Berkeley, CA | $11,582,966 | $10,466,463 |
Central California Legal Services Inc Fresno, CA | $6,703,896 | $10,435,598 |
New Mexico Legal Aid Inc Albuquerque, NM | $3,795,703 | $9,001,814 |
Legal Aid At Work San Francisco, CA | $14,423,333 | $8,989,326 |
California Lawyers Association Sacramento, CA | $16,286,300 | $8,532,100 |
Uncommon Good Claremont, CA | $13,352,314 | $7,515,950 |
Nevada Legal Services Inc Las Vegas, NV | $3,153,830 | $5,688,153 |
Utah Legal Services Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $2,819,737 | $5,834,005 |
Tribal Law And Policy Institute West Hollywood, CA | $825,396 | $5,969,882 |
Dna-Peoples Legal Services Inc Window Rock, AZ | $3,957,936 | $5,306,125 |
Community Legal Services In East Palo Alto Inc East Palo Alto, CA | $8,555,597 | $6,195,128 |
C R L A Foundation Sacramento, CA | $11,581,961 | $9,882,317 |