Advocates For Immigrant Survivors is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Advocates For Immigrant Survivors employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advocates For Immigrant Survivors 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, Advocates For Immigrant Survivors generated $238.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 56.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $200.3k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AIS'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO AID SURVIVORS IN ACCESSING THE RIGHTS TO JUSTICE, DIGNITY, AND RESTORATION. AIS'S MAIN PROGRAMS ARE OUR IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM, OUR CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, AND OUR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM. OUR IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM FILED 122 APPLICATIONS FOR IMMIGRATION RELIEF WITH USCIS. AIS SURVIVORS RECEIVED STABLE STATUS, INCLUDING PERMANENT RESIDENCY, CITIZENSHIP, AND VISAS AS SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. 24 SURVIVORS RECEIVED U VISA CERTIFICATIONS WITH AIS'S ADVOCACY. 5 SURVIVORS WERE APPROVED FOR WORK AUTHORIZATION. PRO BONO ATTORNEYS VOLUNTEERED 118 HOURS OF THEIR TIME AND VOLUNTEERS GAVE 428 HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO AIS. AIS SERVED 156 NEW SURVIVORS FROM 28 COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN IN 2023.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE $814 IN RESEARCH.
CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. OUR CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ADVOCATED ON BEHALF OF 28 SURVIVORS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, UPDATED 29 SURVIVORS ON THE STATUS OF THEIR ABUSER'S CRIMINAL CASE, COMPLETED DANGER ASSESSMENTS THAT EVALUATE A SURVIVOR'S RISK OF INTIMATE PARTNER HOMICIDE WITH 11 CLIENTS, ASSISTED 20 CLIENTS WITH SAFETY PLANNING, ENROLLED 17 CLIENTS IN VICTIM NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS SUCH AS VINE, ASSISTED 6 CLIENTS WITH APPLICATIONS FOR CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION, ENROLLED 1 CLIENT IN THE TEXAS ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM, AND MADE 98 DIRECT REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS. OUR CLIENT EMERGENCY FUND PROVIDED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 9 AIS CLIENTS, WHO RECEIVED ASSISTANCE INCLUDING RING SECURITY CAMERAS WITH LIFETIME MEMBERSHIPS, METRO BUS PASSES, AND A PREPAID CELLPHONE.
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. AIS PROVIDED INFORMATIONAL TRAININGS TO NORTHWEST ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES AND HARRIS COUNTY COMMUNITY SUPERVISIONS & CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. AIS FORMED COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, INCLUDING WITH AN-NISA HOPE CENTER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sarah Bryan Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $64,148 |
Alexia Rauen Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $57,200 |
Rivka Ettinger Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Emily Burton Vice Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Gama Treasurer | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Liana Merrill Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $167,909 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $69,956 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $237,865 |
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 | $237,962 |
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. | $750 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,220 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,901 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $31,414 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,151 |
Other employee benefits | $11,077 |
Payroll taxes | $11,444 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $491 |
Office expenses | $5,256 |
Information technology | $4,372 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,567 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $360 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $134 |
All other expenses | $1,069 |
Total functional expenses | $200,305 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $123,145 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $11,764 |
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 | $1,770 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $847 |
Total assets | $137,526 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,529 |
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 | $5,529 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $126,571 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,426 |
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 | $137,526 |