named programs · 2 · from sources
what they call their work
Migra Watch
A network that monitors and verifies ICE activity, offering solidarity accompaniment to community members.
Rapid Response
Community defense initiative focused on monitoring ICE activity and providing support to individuals at risk of detention.
activities · 2 clusters
what they do
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Immigrant Community Defense & Rapid Response 4 activities
- Community Defense Network OperationsOperates a community defense network to monitor and verify ICE activity, provide solidarity accompaniment, and support community members at risk of detention. This includes distributing tools like rapid response whistles and printable pocket zines for monitoring immigration enforcement.
- Community Defense Network OperationsOperates a community defense network to monitor and verify ICE activity, provide solidarity accompaniment, and support community members at risk of detention. This includes distributing tools like rapid response whistles and printable pocket zines for observing and reporting immigration enforcement activities.
- Community Defense TrainingConducts community defense trainings to prepare volunteers to monitor ICE activity, support individuals at risk of detention, and help keep families together. These trainings are offered in various locations, including West Phoenix, Central Phoenix, East Valley, and ASU Tempe.
- Community Defense TrainingConducts community defense trainings to prepare volunteers to monitor ICE activity, support individuals at risk of detention, and help keep families together. These trainings are offered in various locations across Phoenix and the East Valley.
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Immigration Application Support & Legal Representation 1 activity
- Legal Support ReferralsMaintains a list of trusted lawyers specializing in immigration and criminal law to help individuals access legal support.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.64M
Contributions & grants$1.64M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3220%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.29M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$592K
Grants paid out$303K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.77M
Cash$1.34M
Investments$0
Liabilities$307K
Net assets$1.46M
Liquid reserves12.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +14.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATALLY CRUZ-IRETA | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM 10/2021 | 40 | $64K |
| JOVANA RENTERIA | CO- EXEC DIRECTOR THRU 10/2021 | 40 | $48K |
| CARLOS GARCIA | CO- EXEC DIRECTOR THRU 10/2021 | 40 | $41K |
| ISIS GIL | DEVELOPMENT FINANCE DIR THRU 06/2021 | 40 | $32K |
board members · 3
- GERARDO TORRES — PRESIDENT
- MARISA FRANCO — TREASURER
- SHARON ZAPATA — SECRETARY
relationships · 11
who they work with
- Alma Montes de Oca Law Office, PLLC Partner — Listed as a trusted attorney.
- Angulo Legal Partner — Listed as a trusted attorney specializing in immigration law.
- Borderlands Resource Initiative Partner — Collaborates with Puente to deliver community defense trainings for migrant communities.
- Borderlands Resource Initiative Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Puente Human Rights Movement on the Rapid Response and Migra Watch network.
- EOIR Government — Relies on EOIR's automated system and online portal to provide court date information for immigration cases.
- Joshua Castañeda Partner — Designed a t-shirt for the organization.
- Migra Watch Network — Operates Migra Watch as a distinct network with separate volunteer recruitment.
- Salvatierra Law Group, PLLC Partner — Listed as a trusted attorney specializing in immigration and criminal law.
- There Space Partner — Printed a t-shirt for the organization.
- VIA Law Group Partner — Listed as a trusted attorney specializing in immigration law.
- community member Partner — Collaborated to design and provide 3D print files for rapid response whistles.