Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project
- Assets
- $816.3k
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 85-2664277
Organization Overview
Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project, operating under the name Ghirp, is located in Houston, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Ghirp employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ghirp 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, Ghirp generated $1.6m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THROUGH ZEALOUS REPRESENTATION, GALVESTON-HOUSTON IMMIGRANT REPRESENTATION PROJECT (GHIRP) ENSURES THAT IMMIGRANTS IN THE COMMUNITY HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO DUE PROCESS IN OUR COMPLEX IMMIGRATION SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AND YOUTH (ICY) PROGRAM OUR TEAM SERVES UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN WHO ARE PLACED INTO IMMIGRATION COURT PROCEEDINGS WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO A FREE ATTORNEY. WE PROVIDE KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (KYR) PRESENTATIONS, LEGAL CONSULTATIONS, SOCIAL SERVICES AND DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO DETAINED AND RELEASED IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE GALVESTON-HOUSTON AREA. MANY OF THESE SERVICES ARE CONDUCTED THROUGH A UNIVERSAL REPRESENTATION MODEL, MEANING WE ASSIST CLIENTS IN NAVIGATING THE COMPLEXITIES OF THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS WITHOUTH REGARD TO THE STRENGTH OF THEIR CASE. WE OFFER A FULL RANGE OF HOLISTIC SERVICES FROM FIGHTING THEIR DEPORTATION IN COURT TO SECURING PERMANENT LEGAL STATUS IN THE UNITED STATES AND JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN. *602 KIDS RECEIVED KYR & CONSULTATIONS, * 169 KIDS REPRESENTED, * 155 KIDS CONNECTED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
SURVIVORS OF CRIME AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PROGRAM (SCP) WE REPRESENT IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS OF A VIOLENT CRIME OR HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN THE GALVESTON-HOUSTON AREA. OUR MODEL RELIES ON PERSON-CENTERED REPRESENTATION FOCUSING ON OUR CLIENTS AND PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICES TO EFFECTIVELY ADVOCATE FOR IMMIGRANT SURVIVORS. OUR TEAM PROVICES KNOW YOUR RIGHTS PRESENTATIONS (KYR) IN THE COMMUNITY AND LOCAL CRISIS CENTERS TO INFORM SURVIVORS ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS, LEGAL OPTIONS AND FACILITATE SELF-IDENTIFICATION. OUR LEGAL TEAM REPRESENTS SURVIVORS THROUGHOUT THIER IMMIGRATION CASE TO ENSURE THEY ACHIEVE SAFETY AND STABILITY. ADDITIONALLY, WE COLLABORATE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THE (CONT.)
DETAINED ADULTS PROGRAM WE REPRESENT DETAINED IMMIGRANTS IN THE FOUR HOUSTON-AREA IMMIGRANT DETENTION FACILITIES. OUR CASES RANGE FROM SEEKING RELEASE TO REUNITE WITH THEIR FAMILIES TO REPRESENTING ASYLUM SEEKERS AND COMPLEX LITIGATION. OUR TEAM PARTICIPATES IN THE FIRST-EVER PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH HARRIS COUNTY TO REPRESENT LOW-INCOME HOUSTONIANS REGARDLESS OF THE MERITS OF THEIR CASE. THIS UNIVERSAL REPRESENTATION OPERATES AS A PUBLIC DEFENDER MODEL, WHERE WE ARE ASSIGNED TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS, REGARDLESS OF THE STRENGTH OF THE CASE. ADDITIONALLY, WE REPRESENT DETAINED ADULTS WHO ARE FOUND INCOMPETENT TO PROCEED IN IMMIGRATION COURT WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY. 49 CONSULATIONS PROVIDED 28 CLIENTS REPRESENTED 16 CLIENTS UNDER UNIVERSAL REPRESENTATION MODEL
GENERAL IMMIGRATION/COMMUNITY IMMIGRATION PROGRAM (CIP) WE REPRESENT IMMIGRANTS SEEKING FAMILY UNITY, FREEDOM FROM ABUSE AND PERSECUTION, PROTECTION FROM DEPORTATION AND CITIZENSHIP IN GALVESTON AND HOUSTON. THIS PROGRAM IS THE MOST RESPONSIVE TO THE COMMUNITY, AS WE OFFER FREE LEGAL CLINICS AND LIMITED LEGAL SERVICES TO IMMIGRANTS WHO WALK THROUGH OUR DOORS. IN GALVESTON, WE PARTNER WITH ST. VINCENT'S HOUSE AND CLINIC TO PROVICE FREE, MONTHLY KNOW YOUR RIGHTS (KYR) PRESENTATIONS AND CONSULTATIONS TO IMMIGRANTS ON THE ISLAND. IN BOTH GALVESTON AND HOUSTON, WE PROVIDE PRO BONO REPRESENTATION TO INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT OTHERWISE QUALIFY FOR GRANT FUNDED SERVICES. *79 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED KYR PRESENTATIONS,*170 HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS IMPACTED, *100 CONSULTATIONS PROVIDED, *37 CLIENTS REPRESENTED
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Sanchez Kennedy Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $37,500 |
William Roberts IV Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Dalia Castillo Granados Director | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $309,983 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,265,635 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,575,618 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,010 |
| 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 | $1,577,628 |
| 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. | $82,462 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,071 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $600,210 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,571 |
| Other employee benefits | $65,597 |
| Payroll taxes | $54,583 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,380 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,305 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,481 |
| Office expenses | $22,281 |
| Information technology | $8,755 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $46,618 |
| Travel | $5,161 |
| 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 | $3,241 |
| Insurance | $6,297 |
| All other expenses | $51,212 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,017,683 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $487,827 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $298,980 |
| 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 | $9,703 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,810 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,998 |
| Total assets | $816,318 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,235 |
| 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 | $62,870 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $72,105 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $707,213 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $37,000 |
| 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 | $816,318 |