irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $400KUNLOCAL'S COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, WORKPLACES, HOUSES OF WORSHIP AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO BRING FREE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS INTO IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. TOPICS AT EVENTS REVOLVE AROUND CURRENT EVENTS IN IMMIGRATION LAW. UNLOCAL IS ACTIVELY PARTNERED WITH OVER 60 COMMUNITY-BASED SPACES TO DELIVER THESE RESOURCES.
- #2 $664KBRONX IMMIGRATION PARTNERSHIP.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Closet
Provides seasonal clothing, back-to-school supplies, and emergency food pantry items to clients and community members.
Community Education Program
Partners with schools, workplaces, and community groups to deliver multilingual workshops on immigration rights, legal procedures, and avoiding fraud.
Post Order Defense (POD) Team
Represents immigrants who have already been ordered removed, offering legal representation in federal courts and appellate advocacy, in coordination with the Rapid Response Legal Collaborative.
Pro Se Plus Project (PSPP)
Collaborative initiative providing community education, legal workshops, and pro se assistance for asylum and work authorization applications, in partnership with multiple legal and immigrant-serving organizations.
Queer Immigrant Justice Project (QIJP)
Provides LGBTQ+ affirming legal representation, name and gender marker changes, asylum support, and connections to health care, housing, and therapy for queer immigrants.
Workforce Development
Offers resume-building workshops, job search coaching, and small business support for immigrant entrepreneurs and contractors.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Immigration Legal Services 3 activities
- Operate the Bronx Immigration Partnership programRuns the Bronx Immigration Partnership program to provide legal and social support to immigrant communities in the Bronx, including services for those at risk of detention and deportation by ICE.
- Provide free legal representation and consultations in immigration mattersProvides direct legal services including free legal consultations, representation in deportation proceedings, asylum applications, and affirmative and defensive immigration cases for immigrant communities across New York State. Represents clients before immigration courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
- Run pro se legal clinics for asylum and work authorization applicationsDesigns and hosts clinics to assist newly arrived migrants in completing and filing asylum and work authorization applications independently, including screening, triage, and referrals to additional resources.
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
- Advocate for immigrant protection policiesEngages in advocacy efforts including organizing discussions on changes in immigration law and campaigning for legislation such as the Dignity Not Detention Act to end ICE contracts with county jails and strengthen protections for immigrants in New York.
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
- Deliver community education workshops on immigration rights and proceduresConducts and hosts educational workshops and seminars on U.S. immigration procedures, immigrant rights, asylum and work authorization applications, and preparation for interviews and court hearings, in collaboration with community organizations, schools, and workplaces.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Host resume building and workforce development workshopsOffers in-person and group resume building workshops that provide hands-on guidance to help participants create personalized resumes, improve job readiness, and gain skills for business ownership or contracting, as part of broader workforce development services.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Maintain emergency food pantry and community closetOperates an emergency food pantry providing nonperishable food items and a year-round Community Closet that distributes seasonal supplies such as back-to-school materials and winter clothing to community members in need.
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LGBTQ+ Immigrant and Asylum Support Services 1 activity
- Provide holistic legal and social support to LGBTQ+ and TGNC immigrantsOffers specialized legal representation and social support services for queer and transgender immigrants, particularly Black and brown and TGNC individuals, through the Queer Immigrant Justice Project, including assistance with asylum, gender marker changes, and connections to health care, housing, and transitioning support.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Provide online resources for immigrant access to social servicesOffers an online platform where immigrant New Yorkers can access information about local social services and supports across New York City.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Train legal and community partners on migrant supportTrains volunteers, nonprofit partners, pro bono attorneys, and community supporters on asylum and work authorization requirements to expand capacity for supporting recently arrived migrants.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct organizational and community needs assessments and development initiativesConducted a needs assessment by convening immigrant leaders and service providers, developed a business plan in collaboration with NYU’s Stern School of Business, and created an internship program for immigrant teens at the International High School of Prospect Heights.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.13M
Contributions & grants$4.10M99%
Program service revenue$5K0%
Investment income$2730%
Other revenue$21K
expenses
Total expenses$3.73M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$2.12M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.30M
Cash$418K
Investments$0
Liabilities$701K
Net assets$1.60M
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TANIA MATTOS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $139K |
board members · 7
- AN LE — BOARD TREASURER
- ARIA ISBERTO — BOARD CO-CHAIR
- BECCA BALIS — BOARD MEMBER
- GABRIELA S BETANCOURT — BOARD MEMBER
- ILENA PARKER — BOARD CO-CHAIR
- JOHAN BYSSAINTHE — BOARD FINANCE
- KATHRYN HAMPTON — BOARD SECRETARY
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- African Communities Together Partner — Collaborating organization in the Pro Se Plus Project providing community education and legal support services to migrants.
- BRONX IMMIGRATION PARTNERSHIP Partner — Collaborative program focused on immigration support in the Bronx.
- Board of Immigration Appeals Government — UnLocal regularly litigates before the Board of Immigration Appeals.
- CUNY School of Law’s Community Legal Resource Network Partner — Supported UnLocal in securing 501(c)(3) status and revising its mission to become a direct legal services provider.
- Catholic Migration Services Partner — Collaborating organization in the Pro Se Plus Project providing community education and legal support services to migrants.
- Central American Legal Assistance Partner — Collaborating organization in the Pro Se Plus Project providing community education and legal support services to migrants.
- Dr. Chanelle Diaz Partner — Collaborated with Dr. Chanelle Diaz as a panelist to discuss the Dignity Not Detention Act and ongoing detention reform efforts.
- International High School of Prospect Heights Partner — Hosted an internship program for recent immigrant teens to participate in UnLocal’s business plan development.
- Make the Road NY Partner — Collaborates with UnLocal on immigrant rights workshops.
- Make the Road New York Partner — Collaborates with UnLocal as part of New York’s Rapid Response Legal Collaborative.
- Masa Partner — Collaborating organization in the Pro Se Plus Project providing community education and legal support services to migrants.
- NYU’s Stern School of Business Partner — Collaborated with UnLocal volunteers to write a business plan.
- New York Legal Assistance Group Partner — Collaborates with UnLocal as part of New York’s Rapid Response Legal Collaborative.
- New York Legal Assistance Group Partner — Collaborating organization in the Pro Se Plus Project providing community education and legal support services to migrants.
- Second Circuit Court of Appeals Government — UnLocal regularly practices before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in appellate and post-order defense cases.
- U.S. District Courts Government — UnLocal's Post Order Defense Team regularly practices before U.S. District Courts.
- UnLocal Board Partner — Collaborates with staff and guest speakers to host events on immigration legal issues.
- UnLocal Board Partner — Collaborates with the UnLocal Board to host events on immigration legal issues.
- Venezuelans and Immigrants Aid Partner — Collaborating organization in the Pro Se Plus Project providing community education and legal support services to migrants.
- community-based partners Partner — Collaborates with community-based partners to assist LGBTQIA+ immigrants in accessing supportive services and building culturally affirming networks.
strategies · 5
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.
- Community-Centered Legal Empowermentmethodology: community_centeredBy embedding legal services and education within trusted community institutions and centering input from directly impacted individuals, the organization increases access, engagement, and relevance of support because programs are co-designed with the communities they serve.
- Holistic Advocacy Modelmethodology: holistic_advocacyBy integrating legal representation with social work, community education, and referral-based case management, the organization produces more effective defense against removal because it addresses the interconnected legal, social, and systemic challenges faced by non-citizens.
- Intersectional Support for LGBTQ+ Immigrantsmethodology: intersectional_supportBy tailoring legal and social services to the specific vulnerabilities of LGBTQIA+ immigrants—particularly Black, brown, and transgender and gender non-conforming individuals—the organization improves safety and outcomes because systemic discrimination and violence are addressed through identity-affirming, targeted advocacy.
- Mutual Education to Destigmatize Immigrationmethodology: mutual_education_modelBy using a collaborative mutual education model between staff, volunteers, and communities, the organization reduces stigma and misinformation about immigration law because shared learning fosters empathy, accuracy, and collective ownership of advocacy.
- Skills-Based Empowerment for Economic Mobilitymethodology: skills_empowermentBy providing hands-on, personalized resume-building and job readiness training, the organization empowers individuals—especially those without prior experience—to pursue entrepreneurship or employment because skill-based presentation increases economic agency and labor market access.