Detention Watch Network
- Assets
- $6.9m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 08/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 83-3874583
Organization Overview
Detention Watch Network is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2019. 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 12/2023, Detention Watch Network employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Detention Watch 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 12/2023, Detention Watch Network generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Detention Watch Network has awarded 71 individual grants totaling $1,138,897. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DETENTION WATCH NETWORK SEEKS TO END THE CRUEL SYSTEM OF IMMIGRATION DETENTION VIA PROGRAMS OF GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS, AND COLLECTIVE ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DETENTION WATCH NETWORK IMAGINES A WORLD WHERE EVERY INDIVIDUAL LIVES AND MOVES FREELY AND A SOCIETY IN WHICH RACIAL EQUITY IS THE NORM AND IMMIGRATION IS NOT CRIMINALIZED. THE ABOLITION OF IMMIGRATION DETENTION IS PART AND PARCEL OF STRUGGLES AGAINST RACISM, XENOPHOBIA, DISCRIMINATORY POLICING, AND MASS INCARCERATION AND OUR AIMS COINCIDE WITH THESE BROADER STRUGGLES AGAINST RACIALIZED OPPRESSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Victoria Lopez Board President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Danielle Alvarado Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tony Nam Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ana Ortiz Varela Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Tucker Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amilcar Valencia Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $2,158,718 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,158,718 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $150,538 |
| Investment income | $200,774 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$296 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,510,720 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $203,250 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $14,662 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $156,254 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,938 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,649,536 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $82,300 |
| Other employee benefits | $178,754 |
| Payroll taxes | $147,604 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $17,626 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $77,653 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $33,524 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $347,636 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $48,595 |
| Information technology | $37,834 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $50,555 |
| Travel | $210,678 |
| 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 | $14,569 |
| Insurance | $16,234 |
| All other expenses | $100 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,287,364 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,400 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,866,353 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $902,398 |
| 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 | $58,411 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,877 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $33,650 |
| Total assets | $6,897,089 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,176 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $12,000 |
| 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 | $55,874 |
| Total liabilities | $121,050 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,431,589 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,344,450 |
| 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 | $6,897,089 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Detention Watch Network has awarded $171,000 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE PURPOSE: Anti-detention work | $16,000 |
INTERFAITH MOVEMENT FOR HUMAN INTEGRITY PURPOSE: Anti-detention work | $15,000 |
CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION PURPOSE: Anti-detention work | $15,000 |
IMMIGRANT SERVICES AND LEGAL ADVOCACY PURPOSE: Anti-detention work. | $15,000 |
MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATIONAL FUND PURPOSE: Anti-detention work | $15,000 |
CALCARY ESPISCOPAL CHURCH FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: Anti-detention work | $10,000 |