American Business Immigration Coalition Action, operating under the name ABIC Action, is located in Chicago, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, ABIC Action employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. ABIC Action is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, ABIC Action generated $4.6m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AMERICAN BUSINESS IMMIGRATION COALITION ACTION (ABIC ACTION) MOBILIZES THE POWER OF AMERICAN BUSINESSES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO ADVANCE BIPARTISAN SENSIBLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS, BY DEVELOPING AND ADVOCATING FOR LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE COMMON SENSE STATE AND FEDERAL IMMIGRATION REFORM TO BENEFIT THE PEOPLE AND ECONOMY OF OUR COUNTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY: THROUGH STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY, ABIC ACTION DEPLOYS A POWERFUL BUSINESS BRAND, CREDIBLE MESSENGERS, AND A POTENT ECONOMIC AND MORAL MESSAGE TO CREATE POLITICAL SPACE AND INCENTIVES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS TO ACT IN SUPPORT OF A PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP FOR UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS. WE DEPLOY SHARP MESSAGING FROM COALITIONS OF BUSINESS LEADERS AND OUR BIPARTISAN ALLIES, TO CREATE SPACE FOR FEDERAL IMMIGRATION REFORM EFFORTS.
STATE LEVEL ADVOCACY: ABIC ACTION WORKS TO WIN STATE LEVEL LEGISLATIVE POLICY VICTORIES THAT SUPPORT FAMILIES, COMMUNITIES, AND THE ECONOMY. WE ARE NIMBLE IN OUR APPROACH AND PURSUE A BROAD RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING PROFESSIONAL LICENSURES, DRIVERS' LICENSES, IN-STATE TUITION, AND OTHER PRO-BUSINESS, PRO-IMMIGRANT STATE POLICIES. WE BUILD LOCAL NETWORKS OF BUSINESS AND FAITH ALLIES, MAYORS AND GOVERNORS, AND ADVOCATES TO ENGAGE IN ACTIONS DESIGNED TO WIN STATE LEVEL VICTORIES AS WELL AS BOLSTER OUR VOICE IN THE FEDERAL REFORM DISCUSSION.
COMMUNICATIONS: ABIC ACTION USES STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS TO DEMONSTRATE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ELECTED OFFICIALS THAT IMMIGRATION REFORM IS GOOD FOR THE NATION AND CONSISTENT WITH AMERICAN VALUES OF FAIRNESS. THROUGH PUBLIC EVENTS, OP-EDS, AND OTHER PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES SUCH AS ADVERTISING AND EARNED MEDIA, WE SHOW THAT THERE IS SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT FOR SENSIBLE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mike Fernandez President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Sam Scott Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
William Kunkler III Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Joshua Hoyt Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rebecca Shi Executive Director | Officer | 0.5 | $85,991 |
Rovika Rajkishun Deputy Director | Officer | 0.5 | $29,404 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $4,644,279 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,644,279 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,644,279 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,344,842 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $453,500 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $33,746 |
Payroll taxes | $28,556 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,666 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,975 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $621,763 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,758,732 |
Office expenses | $5,269 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,099 |
Travel | $100,123 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $11,995 |
All other expenses | $1,388 |
Total functional expenses | $4,430,814 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,189,709 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $75,000 |
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 | $1,110 |
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 | $1,265,819 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,502 |
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 | $167,955 |
Total liabilities | $187,457 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,003,362 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $75,000 |
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 | $1,265,819 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Business Immigration Coalition Action has awarded $1,344,842 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
AMERICAN BUSINESS IMMIGRATION COALITION (ABIC) PURPOSE: To provide ABIC with general operating support | $69,842 |
LIVING UNITED FOR CHANGE IN ARIZONA PURPOSE: To support field efforts for the advancement of Yes on proposition 308 ballot initiative in Arizona. | $250,000 |
WORKING FOR FLORIDA PURPOSE: 2022 Elections | $275,000 |
NEUSTRO PAC PURPOSE: 2022 Elections | $500,000 |
BUILDING AMERICA'S ECONOMY PURPOSE: 2022 Elections | $250,000 |