irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $195KGOVERNANCE PROGRAMMING: THE GOVERNANCE PROGRAMMING AT NEW AMERICAN LEADERS PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO NEW AMERICANS IN ELECTED OFFICE WITHIN THE LIMITS OF 501(C)(3) STATUS AND ON A NONPARTISAN BASIS, OFFERING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND A NATIONAL PEER NETWORK TO HELP THEM GOVERN EFFECTIVELY, CHAMPION EQUITABLE POLICIES, AND BE A PART OF A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY.
- #2 $109KWOMEN'S PIPELINE PROGRAMMING: THE WOMEN'S PIPELINE PROGRAMMING AT NEW AMERICAN LEADERS SPECIFICALLY EMPOWERS IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE WOMEN BY PROVIDING TAILORED TRAINING AND SUPPORT, HELPING THEM OVERCOME UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND SUCCEED IN CIVIC LEADERSHIP ROLES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Governance Programming
Provides ongoing support, resources, and peer networks for New Americans who have been elected to public office to govern effectively and champion equitable policies.
Ready to Lead®
Signature training program that prepares first- and second-generation immigrants to run for public office by teaching messaging, fundraising, and narrative development rooted in immigrant experiences.
Ready to Win®
Advanced campaign training with two tracks—Candidate and Campaign Leadership—that provides hands-on skills for running and winning elections or serving in senior campaign roles.
Strategic Communications
Research and messaging initiative to shift public narratives on immigrant leadership and amplify stories from immigrant communities through earned and social media.
Women's Pipeline Programming
Specialized training and support for immigrant and refugee women to overcome unique barriers and succeed in civic leadership roles.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Political Leadership Training for Underrepresented Groups 3 activities
- Leadership training for New American political candidatesProvides comprehensive training programs for New Americans aspiring to run for public office, including pre-training virtual sessions, a three-day in-person intensive, campaign simulations, and post-training support. Programs include Ready to Lead®, Ready to Win, and Rising to Run, designed to build skills in messaging, fundraising, heritage integration, and campaign planning.
- Specialized leadership development for New American womenProvides targeted training and support for immigrant and refugee women pursuing civic leadership, including the Rising to Run program for women of color who previously ran for office and lost, and tailored coaching to overcome systemic barriers.
- Support network for elected and appointed New American officialsOperates the Elected and Appointed Officials Network to provide ongoing peer support, training, and resources for New Americans in government. Offers immersive site visits, one-on-one coaching, and strategic assistance to help officials implement policy changes and govern effectively.
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy and coalition-building for inclusive policiesBuilds partnerships and coalitions among New American elected officials to advance inclusive policies. Conducts strategic communications to shift public narratives on immigrant leadership through media engagement and amplification of success stories.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Research on New American political representation and civic engagementConducts and co-publishes research on barriers to political participation, messaging effectiveness, and underrepresentation of immigrant communities. Produces fact sheets and studies on topics such as Latina political representation and civic engagement among New American mothers.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Shadow Day and civic immersion programsHosts immersive experiences such as Shadow Day and the Power & Policy Summit, providing alumni and community advocates with direct exposure to government operations, legislative processes, and policy implementation through site visits, panel discussions, and relationship-building opportunities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$3.44M
Contributions & grants$3.51M102%
Program service revenue$19K1%
Investment income$7K0%
Other revenue$-94K
expenses
Total expenses$2.74M
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead35%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$1.85M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.28M
Cash$1.86M
Investments$0
Liabilities$42K
Net assets$4.24M
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -25.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHIDA DAGHER | PRESIDENT | 36 | $176K |
| SAMANTHA PEDREIRO | CHIEF OPERATING OFFER | 36 | $119K |
| MEGAN ELAINE GAGON | SR. DIR., COMMS & RESEARCH | 36 | $116K |
| RAQUEL CASTANEDA-LOPEZ | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/23) | 1 | $82K |
board members · 9
- BALI KUMAR — BOARD CHAIR
- BRITTANY AGOSTINO — BOARD MEMBER
- CARISSA DE ANDA — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID LEE — BOARD SECRETARY
- EL DIAWLOL — BOARD TREASURER
- GHITA FILALI — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 09/24)
- JESSICA DELOS REYES — BOARD MEMBER
- PARAG MEHTA — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/23)
- REGINE CONDE BEAUBOEUF — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Abundance Strategies Partner — Advocate sponsor of the 2023 Power & Policy Summit
- Carolyn Sauvage-Mar Funder — Namesake of the Carolyn Sauvage-Mar Registration Scholarship, supporting reduced registration fees for participants.
- Columbia University Partner — Research partner with Dr. Diana Da In Lee on messaging effectiveness for New American civic engagement
- Elected and Appointed Officials Network Network — Core network of participants in the site visit and governance support programs
- Elected and Appointed Officials Network Network — Network of officials that participants meet during Shadow Day events to learn about governance and public service.
- Grounded With Data Partner — Advocate sponsor of the 2023 Power & Policy Summit
- Huntington Bank Partner — Champion sponsor of the 2023 Power & Policy Summit
- Insperity Partner — Hero sponsor of the 2023 Power & Policy Summit
- Muslim Americans in Public Service Partner — Promotional partner for the 2023 Power & Policy Summit
- NALpistas Network — Network of alumni leaders trained by New American Leaders
- National Network for Arab American Communities Partner — Advocate sponsor of the 2023 Power & Policy Summit
- New American Leaders Action Fund Partner — 501(c)(4) affiliate organization supporting New Americans navigating campaign life.
- New American Leaders Action Fund Partner — C4 partner organization focused on New American advocacy and political activities.
- Partner Organizations Partner — Collaborates with partner organizations to amplify messaging and reach diverse audiences through strategic communications initiatives.
- PepsiCo Partner — Hero sponsor of the 2023 Power & Policy Summit
- Planned Parenthood Partner — Advocate sponsor of the 2023 Power & Policy Summit
- Southwest Airlines Partner — Benefactor sponsor of the 2023 Power & Policy Summit
- State Innovation Exchange Partner — Hero sponsor of the 2023 Power & Policy Summit
- Vote Mama Foundation Partner — Collaborative research partner on political participation of mothers who are New Americans
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.
- Applied Policy and Immersive Learningmethodology: applied_policy_transferBy using immersive site visits and applied policy transfer, we produce more effective governance because experiential learning in real-world contexts deepens understanding and enables practical adaptation of solutions across jurisdictions.
- Comprehensive Leadership Pipelinemethodology: comprehensive_leadership_pipelineBy providing end-to-end support—from candidacy training to governance and peer networks—we produce sustained political leadership among New Americans because continuous, identity-informed development reduces isolation and increases effectiveness in office.
- Experience-to-Action Leadership Modelmethodology: experience-to-action_frameworkBy supporting New Americans to transform personal and community experiences into concrete political strategies—such as campaigns and policy advocacy—we produce durable civic engagement because experiential learning increases ownership, relevance, and movement-building capacity.
- Immigrant Experience as Leadership Assetmethodology: immigrant-experience-as-assetBy reframing immigrant experiences as strengths and leveraging personal narratives in training and campaigns, we produce more authentic political leadership and broader community engagement because lived experience increases credibility, resonance, and mobilization potential.
- Inclusive Democracy through Representative Leadershipmethodology: representative_leadership_pipelineBy increasing representation of New Americans and other underrepresented groups in political leadership, we produce democratic transformation and electoral success because diverse leadership better reflects and mobilizes the electorate, expanding participation and policy responsiveness.