named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Arts and Cultural Programs
Artist-in-residence initiative using music, film, and visual arts to raise awareness of immigrant services and celebrate cultural diversity.
Food Security Support
Assists immigrant families with access to food resources and nutritional support.
Health Insurance Assistance
Offers free, confidential help enrolling in or renewing health insurance through NY State of Health.
Immigration Legal Services
Provides free legal assistance with citizenship applications, asylum, TPS, and other immigration matters for clients regardless of ability to pay.
Mental Wellness Programs
Provides mental health screenings, individual and group psychotherapy, and wellness support for immigrants.
Participatory Budgeting Initiative
Engages community members in deciding how to allocate part of the city’s budget, open to all New Yorkers aged 11 and up regardless of immigration status.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Immigration Legal Services 2 activities
- Citizenship acquisition support programOffers comprehensive assistance to immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship, including form completion, application screenings, and counseling. The program has helped thousands of individuals obtain citizenship and operates through appointments with trained legal counselors.
- Immigration legal consultations and application assistanceProvides free legal consultations and application assistance for immigration matters including naturalization, Temporary Protected Status, green card renewals, family-based petitions, DACA renewals, adjustment of status, removal of conditions, re-entry permits, and visa applications. Services are delivered through attorneys and paralegals at Bronx and Queens offices.
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocacy for immigration and civic justice reformConducts advocacy work focused on reforming civic abuses through inquiry, community engagement, and public awareness campaigns.
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Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Arts-based immigration awareness and educationEngages artists in a two-year residency program to raise awareness of immigration legal and social services through music, visual arts, filmmaking, workshops, exhibitions, and performances. Includes integration of blues music into citizenship classes and production of minidocumentaries and PSAs.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Employment services for job seekersOffers free employment services including job search advising, referrals, and job placement support for job seekers and employers. The program has assisted hundreds of individuals in securing employment.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Health insurance application assistanceProvides free and confidential assistance to individuals applying for or renewing health insurance through NY State of Health. Services are available on an ongoing basis at Bronx and Queens locations.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Immigrant recognition and community awardsHonors individuals for their contributions to improving the quality of life for immigrants through an annual awards event.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Mental health and substance abuse counselingProvides individual counseling, referrals, and drop-in therapy hours for mental health and substance abuse issues. Services are available in the Bronx and Queens, with outreach efforts including video public service announcements.
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Neighborhood Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Participatory budgeting community engagementOrganizes and hosts community events for New York City’s Participatory Budgeting initiative, enabling residents to directly decide how to allocate part of the city's public budget.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Senior services and wellness programsOffers counseling and wellness programs for seniors aged 60 and over, including mental wellness screenings and group therapy. Programs are integrated with broader health and social services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.96M
Contributions & grants$3.90M99%
Program service revenue$50K1%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.95M
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$1.18M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.72M
Cash$409K
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.10M
Net assets$4.62M
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +42.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIOBHAN DENNEHY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $129K |
board members · 11
- CEILI KHANYLIE-LYNCH — BOARD MEMBER
- DANNY DROMM — TREASURER
- DECLAN WALSH — BOARD MEMBER
- EDDIE BOLES — VICE CHAIR
- JENNIFER O'LEARY — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN F TULLY — CHAIR
- KRIS TOMASULO — BOARD MEMBER
- LORCAN SHANNON — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY MCEVOY — BOARD MEMBER
- RANDI DELIROD — BOARD MEMBER
- SEAN O'DOWD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- American Irish Teachers Association Partner — Collaborates with EIIC to host education seminars for immigrant students.
- Creatives Rebuild New York Funder — Provides a two-year Artist Employment Program grant to support artists at the Emerald Isle Immigration Center.
- Crosscare Migrant Project Partner — Referral partner for migrants in vulnerable situations, including intending and returning Irish emigrants and immigrants to Ireland.
- Government of Ireland Funder — Provides annual grant funding through the Emigrant Support Program administered by the Irish Abroad Unit.
- NY State of Health Government — Partner agency through which EIIC helps clients enroll in health insurance coverage.
- NY State of Health Partner — Collaborates with NY State of Health to provide assistance with health insurance enrollment and renewal.
- NY State of Health Partner — Partner organization through which EIIC provides health insurance enrollment and renewal assistance.
- New York City Government — Collaborates with the city on a participatory budgeting initiative allowing community input on public spending.
- Participate NYC Partner — Partners with Participate NYC on the Participatory Budgeting initiative to engage community members in city budget decisions.
- Steve Cohen Partner — Recognized for commitment to philanthropy and community service benefiting immigrant communities in Queens.
- Timothy Cardinal Dolan Partner — Recognized for advocacy on compassionate immigration policies and leadership in providing support to immigrants through Catholic Charities of New York.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Government — Processes naturalization applications and conducts fingerprinting and interviews for applicants supported by EIIC.
- USCIS Government — Funds the EIIC Citizenship Program through the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Civic Engagement Through Citizenshipmethodology: civic_engagement_through_citizenshipBy supporting immigrants through citizenship applications and civic advocacy, we strengthen community engagement and rights protection, because naturalization empowers individuals to participate fully in civic life and access legal protections.
- Client-Centered Counseling Modelmethodology: client-centered_counselingBy providing personalized immigration guidance through one-on-one counseling, we improve outcomes in citizenship and relocation processes, because individualized support addresses complex, unique legal and social circumstances more effectively than standardized services.
- Community Legal Education as Empowermentmethodology: community-legal-educationBy translating complex legal rulings into accessible summaries, we enable community members to understand their rights and make informed decisions, because legal literacy reduces fear, prevents exploitation, and increases proactive engagement with the legal system.
- Participatory Budgeting for Civic Empowermentmethodology: participatory_budgetingBy involving community members directly in decisions about public fund allocation, we deepen civic engagement and trust, because participatory processes foster ownership, inclusion, and accountability in immigrant communities.