irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $32KCOMMUNITY POWER BUILDING: LEGAL SERVICES ALONE CAN'T CHANGE THE LAW AND SYSTEMS THAT OPPRESS IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. IN 2022, PLAN COLLABORATED WITH THREE LOCAL IMMIGRANT-LED ORGANIZATIONS, TRANS QUEER PUEBLO, PODER IN ACTION, AND ALIENTO TO CREATE LONG-TERM SYSTEMIC AND INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE. WE CO-CREATED PROGRAMS, MATERIALS, AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE LEGAL NEEDS OF THEIR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ENSURE THAT LEGAL KNOWLEDGE GROWS AND REMAINS IN THE COMMUNITY. OUR WORK INCLUDED IMPLEMENTING A SPANISH LEGAL CURRICULUM, PROVIDING 1-1 MENTORSHIP TO LOCAL IMMIGRANT LEADERS, AND CO- CREATING A NEW COLLECTIVE, COLLECTIVE CAPULLO, TO DEVELOP A NEW DYNAMIC OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LEGAL PROFESSIONAL AND THE COMMUNITY.
- #2 $64KIMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES: THE CURRENT LEGAL SYSTEM FAILS TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO JUSTICE, HARMING IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE BEND THIS BROKEN SYSTEM IN FAVOR OF IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME, NON-DETAINED IMMIGRANTS FACING DEPORTATION. IN 2022, WE PROVIDED FREE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO 50 IMMIGRANTS AND SUPPORTED APPROXIMATELY 200 MORE THROUGH COMMUNITY CLINICS. BECAUSE OF OUR WORK, AN IMMIGRANT MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER WON LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCE, A SINGLE FATHER AND SURVIVOR OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OBTAINED A U VISA, A DREAMER WON PERMANENT RESIDENCE, AND NINE PEOPLE OBTAINED A WORK PERMIT FOR THE FIRST TIME OPENING THE DOORS TO EMPLOYMENT AND GREATER ECONOMIC STABILITY TO THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES.
named programs · 7 · from sources
what they call their work
Building community power with immigrant-led organizations
Partners with immigrant-led organizations to engage people in community organizing and advocacy, empower immigrants to be their own advocates, create community-led solutions, and develop educational programs.
Community legal clinics for Afghans
Hosted several community legal clinics for Afghans arriving in Arizona, in partnership with the International Rescue Community and CAIR-Arizona.
Democratizing legal knowledge
Organizes valuable resources from trusted organizations and answers common questions about immigration law in Arizona through a knowledge center.
Free legal services and resources to prevent deportation
Provides free civil legal services to low-income, non-detained immigrants facing deportation in the Phoenix Immigration Court.
Justice for Immigrants & Families Project
A two-year pilot program (2018-2019) providing free legal services to non-detained immigrants facing deportation, in partnership with the Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project.
Legal training curriculum
Empowers immigrant leaders to support their communities and potentially become BIA Accredited Representatives.
Narrative change through stories and art
Creates opportunities for immigrants to tell their stories to shift anti-immigrant perspectives, including annual storytelling and art events.
activities · 6 groups
what they do
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Immigration Legal Services for Asylum Seekers 9 activities
- Client impact case documentationDocuments and publicizes individual client outcomes, including successful asylum grants and residency protections, such as cases involving Paola, Joe, and another family granted asylum in December 2021.
- Free civil legal representation for non-detained immigrantsProvides free civil legal services to low-income, non-detained immigrants facing deportation in Phoenix Immigration Court. Through this program, helped 5 clients avoid immediate deportation, 5 obtain permanent legal status, and 4 obtain temporary legal status.
- Free civil legal representation for non-detained immigrantsProvides free civil legal services to low-income, non-detained immigrants facing deportation in Phoenix Immigration Court, including representation in asylum cases and residency defense. The program served 49 clients, helped 5 avoid immediate deportation, 5 obtain permanent legal status, and 4 obtain temporary legal status.
- Justice for Immigrants & Families ProjectTwo-year pilot program providing free legal services to non-detained immigrants facing deportation, launched in partnership with the Florence Project and concluded successfully.
- Justice for Immigrants & Families Project pilot programLaunched a two-year pilot program to provide free legal services to non-detained immigrants facing deportation, conducted in collaboration with the Florence Project, which has since concluded.
- Provide free civil legal representation to non-detained immigrants facing deportationOffers free legal services to low-income, non-detained immigrants in Phoenix Immigration Court, including representation in deportation defense and applications for asylum, permanent residency, and temporary legal status. The program served 49 clients during its two-year pilot, helping 5 avoid immediate deportation, 5 obtain permanent legal status, and 4 obtain temporary legal status.
- Provide free civil legal representation to non-detained immigrants facing deportationOffers free legal services to low-income, non-detained immigrants in Phoenix Immigration Court, including representation in deportation defense and applications for permanent or temporary legal status. In one reporting period, helped 5 clients avoid deportation, 5 obtain permanent status, and 4 obtain temporary status.
- Provide free civil legal services to immigrantsProvides free civil legal services to low-income, non-detained immigrants facing deportation in Phoenix Immigration Court. This includes legal representation to help clients avoid deportation, receive permanent or temporary legal status, and obtain asylum.
- Provide free civil legal services to non-detained immigrantsProvides free civil legal services to low-income, non-detained immigrants facing deportation in Phoenix Immigration Court. This includes helping clients avoid deportation and receive permanent or temporary legal status. The organization served 49 clients, helped 5 avoid immediate deportation, helped 5 receive permanent legal status, and 4 receive temporary legal status.
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Program Evaluation & Impact Assessment 6 activities
- Client experience research and program evaluationConducts research initiatives including client experience surveys (2023) and the organization’s first program evaluation to assess impact and service quality.
- Client experience survey and program evaluationConducted its first program evaluation and surveyed current and former clients in 2023 to assess service delivery and impact.
- Conduct client experience surveys and program evaluationsConducts research to assess program impact and client experience, including a 2023 client survey and the organization’s first formal program evaluation.
- Conduct client experience surveys and program evaluationsCarries out research initiatives including client experience surveys (2023) and its first formal program evaluation to assess impact and improve services.
- Conduct program evaluations and client surveysConducts program evaluations and surveys current and former clients to assess their experiences and the effectiveness of services.
- Conduct program evaluations and client surveysConducts program evaluations and surveys current and former clients to assess their experiences and the effectiveness of services.
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Immigration Legal Training for Community Leaders 6 activities
- Develop legal training curriculum for immigrant leadersLaunched a capacity-building legal training program designed to empower immigrant leaders to support their communities and pursue accreditation as BIA Accredited Representatives.
- Develop legal training curriculum for immigrant leadersLaunched a legal training program designed to empower immigrant community leaders with legal knowledge and skills, with the goal of enabling them to support their communities and potentially become BIA Accredited Representatives.
- Legal training curriculum for immigrant leadersOffers a legal training curriculum designed to empower immigrant leaders to support their communities and pursue accreditation as BIA Accredited Representatives.
- Legal training curriculum for immigrant leadersDeveloped and launched a legal training curriculum designed to empower immigrant leaders to support their communities and pursue accreditation as BIA Accredited Representatives.
- Provide legal training for immigrant leadersLaunched a legal training curriculum to empower immigrant leaders to support their communities and potentially become BIA Accredited Representatives.
- Provide legal training for immigrant leadersLaunched a legal training curriculum to empower immigrant leaders to support their communities and potentially become BIA Accredited Representatives.
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Immigrant Storytelling & Art Events 6 activities
- Host immigrant storytelling and art eventsOrganizes annual community events titled "En nuestras propias palabras / In Our Own Words" that feature immigrant storytelling and art to elevate community voices and experiences. The organization has hosted at least two annual events as part of this programming.
- Host immigrant storytelling and art eventsOrganizes annual storytelling and art programming titled "En nuestras propias palabras/In Our Own Words" to amplify immigrant voices and experiences, with at least two events hosted to date.
- Host immigrant storytelling and art programmingHosts an annual immigrant storytelling and art program titled "En nuestras propias palabras/In Our Own Words" to share immigrant experiences.
- Host immigrant storytelling and art programmingHosts annual immigrant storytelling and art programming titled "En nuestras propias palabras/In Our Own Words" to share immigrant experiences.
- Immigrant storytelling and art programmingHosts annual immigrant storytelling and art events under the title "En nuestras propias palabras / In Our Own Words," with the first and second annual events held to date.
- Immigrant storytelling and art programmingHosts annual immigrant storytelling and art events under the title "En nuestras propias palabras/In Our Own Words," with the first and second annual events held in consecutive years.
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Local Education Funding Advocacy 1 activity
- Engage in local education advocacy and governanceParticipates in public education leadership through elected office, including service on the Osborn Elementary School District Board and re-election as Board President.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Community legal clinics for Afghan arrivalsHosts community legal clinics specifically serving Afghans arriving in Arizona, providing targeted legal support and orientation.
- Community legal clinics for Afghan arrivalsHosted targeted community legal clinics to provide legal support to Afghans arriving in Arizona following evacuation.
- Deliver community legal clinics for newly arrived immigrant populationsHosts targeted legal clinics to support specific immigrant groups, such as Afghans arriving in Arizona, providing accessible legal guidance and services in community settings.
- Deliver community legal clinics for specific immigrant populationsHosts targeted legal clinics to support newly arrived immigrant communities, including Afghans arriving in Arizona, providing direct legal guidance and resources.
- Host community legal clinicsHosts community legal clinics, such as those for Afghans arriving in Arizona, to provide legal assistance.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$268K
Contributions & grants$264K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$180K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$125K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$338K
Cash$336K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$330K
Liquid reserves22.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +601.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REKHA NAIR | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $79K |
board members · 13
- ANITA HUIZAR HERNANDEZ — DIRECTOR
- ANNABEL BARRAZA — DIRECTOR
- BRENDA MUNOZ FURNISH — DIRECTOR
- CLARA ACOSTA — DIRECTOR
- ERIN SCHARFF — BOARD CHAIR
- GREG FAY — DIRECTOR
- JOVANA RENTERIA — DIRECTOR
- LAUREN TAVERAS — DIRECTOR
- NETA BORSHANSKY — DIRECTOR
- NIKA LOVE — DIRECTOR
- SAMBO DUL — DIRECTOR
- SEAN BERENS — TREASURER
- WHITNEY LARSON — SECRETARY
relationships · 15
who they work with
- Arizona Coalition for Change Partner — Hosts Sena, who serves as chief of staff, indicating a partnership or affiliation between Sena and the organization
- Arizona Democracy Resource Center Partner — Jovana, a PLAN board member, works as organizing director & legal strategist at the Arizona Democracy Resource Center.
- Arizona Humanities Funder — Provided support for the first annual immigrant storytelling & art event.
- CAIR-Arizona Partner — Partnered to host community legal clinics for Afghans arriving in Arizona.
- CO+HOOTS Phoenix Partner — Moved into office space at CO+HOOTS Phoenix.
- Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project Partner — Collaborates with PLAN to provide legal support to immigrants in removal proceedings.
- Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project Partner — Partnered to implement the Justice for Immigrants & Families Project, providing free legal services to non-detained immigrants.
- Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project Partner — Rekha Nair, a PLAN Attorney, was associated with this project when she represented Joe.
- Hawker Street Market Partner — Co-hosted the first Izakaya Night fundraiser.
- International Rescue Community Partner — Partnered to host community legal clinics for Afghans arriving in Arizona.
- Perkins Coie Funder — Provided seed funding for the Justice for Immigrants & Families Project.
- Poder in Action Partner — Collaborates with Poder in Action to support immigrant community initiatives.
- Poder in Action Partner — Formed Colectivo Capullo with Poder in Action, Trans Queer Pueblo, and PLAN to create accountability and mutual understanding between the legal profession, organizations, and the community.
- Trans Queer Pueblo Partner — Collaborates with PLAN at community events and in community organizing efforts in Phoenix.
- Trans Queer Pueblo Partner — Formed Colectivo Capullo with Poder in Action, Trans Queer Pueblo, and PLAN to create accountability and mutual understanding between the legal profession, organizations, and the community.