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INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF CHAPLAINS AND LAW ENFORC

RIDGEWOOD, NY · EIN 464265210 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE A01 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · alianzadecapellanes.net
revenue
$235K
expenses
$132K
net assets
$-33K
employees
0
volunteers
300
program ratio
37%
mission · from form 990

TO BE AN ORGANIZATION CAPABLE OF SERVING AND HELPING IN EACH COMMUNITY WITH DEVOTION, LOVE, AND EFFICIENCY FROM EACH OF THE POINTS OF COMMAND, MARKING WITH OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE, WITHOUT IGNORING THE VOCATION OF SERVICE, ETHICS, AND CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES.

profile · synthesized from sources

International Alliance of Chaplains and Law Enforcement is a faith-based civil organization founded in 2008 by Dr. Commander Luis E. Paniagua. It operates with a military-style structure and Christian ethical principles, providing community services focused on crime prevention through education and social support. The organization offers membership, training programs, and community activities in the U.S. and internationally.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Crime Prevention Initiatives
Educational and outreach efforts aimed at reducing crime and supporting vulnerable populations through local, national, and international activities.
Education and Training Courses
Offers structured courses and training programs required for advancement, covering chaplaincy, ethics, and organizational policies.
Membership Program
Onboarding process for new members including application, evaluation based on Christian moral standards, training, and formal induction with uniform and credentials.
Promotion and Advancement System
Structured process for member advancement based on performance, education, and completion of training programs, culminating in formal recognition ceremonies.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Nonprofit Organizational Management 2 activities
    • Administers internal personnel and organizational reporting
      Manages internal administrative processes including promotions, petty cash coordination with accounting, weekly data backups, and submission of regular reports on new memberships, invoice status, and command center visits. Maintains both physical files and digital databases.
    • Manages accounting and financial transaction systems
      Operates a full-cycle accounting system including invoicing, payment processing, deposit recording, accounts receivable tracking, and disbursements. Generates sequentially numbered invoices with tax exemption identification, processes membership dues and other receivables, and issues checks for salaries and commissions with committee approval.
  • Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
    • Delivers educational training and certification programs
      Offers educational courses, training, and guidance to members as part of administrative management, issuing course completion certificates to those who fulfill required hours. Training is part of the onboarding process and supports ongoing member development.
  • Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
    • Operates central office administration in New York
      Manages a central office in New York that supports organizational operations, including correspondence, scheduling, visitor接待, and document preparation. This includes maintaining physical and digital records, preparing official documents such as letters and memos, and managing communications for leadership.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Conducts community service and public order initiatives
      Provides community social services focused on personal protection and public order maintenance, grounded in Christian ethical principles and military-style discipline. Includes activities such as graffiti cleanup operations in Brooklyn and likely related civic engagement efforts.
    • Implements procurement and supplier management systems
      Runs a structured procurement operation that includes obtaining quotes from at least three suppliers, evaluating offers based on price, quality, and service, negotiating nationally and internationally, and developing purchasing strategies to prevent overstocking or shortages. Conducts ongoing searches for new suppliers and plans procurement activities in compliance with nonprofit regulations.
    • Provides membership intake and onboarding services
      Processes membership applications by verifying submissions, communicating acceptance, scheduling foundational courses, and notifying applicants of required payments within three business days. Accepted applicants receive training, certificates, ID cards, policy manuals, and uniforms, and are formally admitted during ceremonies where they take an oath of fidelity.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$235K
Contributions & grants$220K94%
Program service revenue$15K6%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$132K
Program expenses37%
Admin / overhead63%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$56K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$10K
Cash$10K
Investments$0
Liabilities$43K
Net assets$-33K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
4 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +10.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • EDDY SANTANA — DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
  • JOSE MARTINEZ LAZALA — CORPORATE ADVISOR
  • MIGDALIA GUTIERREZ — TREASURER ASSISTANT
  • NICOLAS ANGUSTIA — ADVISOR
  • RUBEN CANO — CFO
  • SERGIO ROQUE — INACHALE UNIVERSITY DIRECTOR
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • ALIANZA INTERNACIONAL DE CAPELLANES Partner — Administers and delivers educational courses and training to its members through its internal education department.
  • ALIANZA INTERNACIONAL DE CAPELLANES Partner — Processes payments and reimbursements to suppliers and individuals for goods and services rendered.
  • ALIANZA INTERNACIONAL DE CAPELLANES Partner — Uses multiple suppliers per product category and evaluates procurement based on price, quality, delivery, and payment terms.
  • Dr. Comandante Luis E. Paniagua Partner — Founder of the organization, established in 2008.
  • Oficina Principal (NY) Network — Main office location for the organization in New York
  • Oficina Principal (NY) Network — Main office location in New York coordinating organizational activities
  • Oficinas Internacional (Paises) Network — International network offices in various countries
  • Oficinas USA Network — Domestic network offices across the United States
strategies · 3

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.

  • Education-Linked Advancement System
    methodology: education-for-advancement
    By requiring mandatory course completion and merit-based educational achievement for member advancement, the organization drives engagement and personal development because linking progression to learning reinforces commitment and institutional alignment.
  • Educational Crime Prevention
    methodology: educational_crime_prevention
    By delivering educational outreach to vulnerable populations, the organization reduces criminal behavior because structured learning fosters personal responsibility, equips individuals with alternatives to crime, and strengthens community resilience.
  • Faith-Based Military-Discipline Model
    methodology: faith-based_military-discipline_model
    By integrating Christian ethical principles with military-style discipline, the organization promotes social order and personal responsibility because structured authority grounded in faith enhances behavioral accountability and community cohesion.