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American Civic Association Inc

Binghamton, NY · EIN 150539034 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · americancivic.com
revenue
$1.5M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$1.3M
employees
25
volunteers
92
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

Aid new immigrants assimilation

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Civic Association is a nonprofit organization based in Binghamton, NY, that supports immigrants, refugees, and newcomers in building new lives in the United States. It provides direct services including immigration legal assistance, refugee resettlement, employment readiness, citizenship classes, and access to healthcare and basic needs. The organization has operated since 1939 and recently reinstated its refugee resettlement status as an affiliate of the International Rescue Committee.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $230K
    Refugee program's purpose is to council and aid refugees for resettlement in the United States
  2. #2 $0
    Community service/events allows the organization to make the local community aware of the organization's goals, purposes, and importance.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Citizenship Classes
Offers educational programming to prepare immigrants for U.S. citizenship, including naturalization test preparation
ESL School
Provides English as a Second Language instruction to help immigrants improve language proficiency and integrate into the community
Health Care Services
Assists immigrants and refugees in accessing healthcare services and navigating the U.S. healthcare system
Immigration Services
Provides legal immigration assistance with applications for naturalization, permanent residence, visas, work authorization, asylum, DACA, VAWA, and Temporary Protected Status
Refugee Reception & Placement Program
Offers comprehensive resettlement services to newly arrived refugees, including housing, healthcare, and cultural orientation
Refugee Support Services Program (RSSP)
Provides job readiness, employment services, food, clothing, education, and case management support to refugees, asylees, and parolees residing in New York State for five years or less
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 2 activities
    • Culturally responsive social services for immigrants and refugees
      Delivers culturally tailored social services including healthcare access, ESL programs, job readiness training, resume building, interview preparation, and community resource referrals to promote long-term self-sufficiency among immigrants, refugees, asylees, and parolees residing in New York State for five years or less.
    • Refugee resettlement and integration services
      Provides comprehensive refugee resettlement services including housing support, food and clothing distribution, cultural orientation (e.g., Thanksgiving dinners), and assistance with Employment Authorization Documents. Reinstated its refugee resettlement program as an affiliate of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to serve refugees entering the United States.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Cultural celebration and community engagement events
      Hosts recurring cultural events such as the All Nations Parade, Lunar New Year celebrations, community health fairs, and international cultural exhibits and performances to promote cross-cultural understanding, celebrate diversity, and connect immigrant communities with local resources.
  • Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
    • Immigration legal and application assistance
      Provides DOJ- and USCIS-compliant immigration legal services, including help with naturalization, family-based petitions, work permits, green card renewals, and filing of necessary paperwork for immigrants and refugees in the Southern Tier region.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.52M
Contributions & grants$1.33M88%
Program service revenue$5K0%
Investment income$126K8%
Other revenue$59K
expenses
Total expenses$1.26M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising3%
Salaries & benefits$836K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.50M
Cash$26K
Investments$319K
Liabilities$189K
Net assets$1.31M
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +92.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Hussein Adams Exec. Director 40 $63K
board members · 12
  • Adib Rouhana — Director
  • George Cummings — Director
  • George Haddad — Director
  • Gina Curcio — Director
  • Jose Moreira — Director
  • Kellie Tompkins — Director
  • Lilya Yurkiv — Director
  • Michelle Miller — Director
  • Muhammad Islam — Director
  • Pauline Uti-Mazrui — Director
  • Sandra Jones — Director
  • Thea Halo — Director
relationships · 43

Who they work with

  • 211 Susquehanna River Region Partner — Provides clients access to a list of resources from providers in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Tioga Counties.
  • Arab Student Association Partner — Binghamton University student group that supported the cultural event through participation and presentation.
  • BATES TROY Funder — Sponsored the Refugee Welcome Dinner event.
  • Binghamton City Government Government — Collaborated with city officials including Mayor Jared M. Kraham and City Council Member Rebecca Rathmell for the All Nations Parade.
  • Binghamton Kung Fu club Partner — Participated in the Lunar New Year Celebration hosted by American Civic Association.
  • Binghamton School District Partner — Offers adult education, ESL classes, and tutoring to clients.
  • Binghamton school district Partner — Participated in the Refugee Welcome Dinner by assisting with school enrollment processes.
  • Broome County Department of Social Services (DSS) Government — Offers cash assistance and employment programs to clients, including online and in-person benefits applications.
  • Broome County Health Department Partner — Partner organization involved in the Community Health Fair, including through its Covid clinic and Cancer Services Program.
  • Catholic Charities Partner — Participated in the Refugee Welcome Dinner by offering resettlement resources.
  • Catholic Charities Partner — Partner organization that provided assistance at the Community Health Fair.
  • Center for Middle East and North Africa Studies Partner — Collaborated with ACA to host a cultural fundraiser celebrating Middle Eastern heritage.
  • Chinese Cultural Center Partner — Collaborated with American Civic Association to support the Lunar New Year Celebration.
  • Community Foundation Funder — Funder as indicated by logo display
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Partner organization that participated in the Community Health Fair.
  • Department of Justice Government — Approved provider of immigration services under DOJ and USCIS guidelines.
  • Department of Justice Government — DOJ-approved and operating in compliance with USCIS guidelines to offer immigration services.
  • Excellus Funder — Sponsored the Community Health Fair event.
  • Family Planning Partner — Partner organization that provided services at the Community Health Fair.
  • Greater Opportunities Binghamton Partner — Provides clients access to resources directly assisted within Broome and Chenango Counties.
  • Hoyt Foundation Funder — Funder as indicated by logo display
  • Idea Kraft Partner — Website development and support partner
  • Idea Kraft Partner — Website support partner as indicated by "Website Proudly Supported by" designation
  • International Rescue Committee Partner — Affiliate partner in refugee resettlement efforts
  • International Rescue Committee (IRC) Partner — Subcontracted by the International Rescue Committee to provide resettlement services as defined by the U.S. Department of State PRM.
  • Laila Hernandez Partner — Deputy Director involved in hiring for internship positions; point of contact for applications.
  • Legal Aid Society Partner — Participated in the Refugee Welcome Dinner by offering legal services.
  • Literacy Volunteers Partner — Offers adult education, ESL classes, and tutoring to clients in collaboration with the Binghamton School District.
  • Lourdes Hospital Partner — Partner organization that provided Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy services at the Community Health Fair.
  • New York State Office for New Americans Government — Partner organization as indicated by NYS ONA logo display
+ 13 more
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.

  • Client-Centered Integration Model
    methodology: client_centered_model
    By providing individualized, culturally responsive services tailored to each client’s unique situation, the organization increases engagement and effectiveness in immigration support and resettlement, because personalized attention respects dignity and addresses complex, intersecting needs in immigrant and refugee populations.
  • Cultural Integration Through Celebration and Exchange
    methodology: cultural_celebration_as_unity_building
    By hosting community-wide cultural events and collaborative programming, the organization brings together people from diverse backgrounds to build unity and mutual appreciation, because shared cultural experiences foster connection and reduce social isolation among immigrants and long-term residents.
  • Cultural Preservation Within Integration
    methodology: cultural_preservation_integration
    By supporting immigrants and refugees in building new lives while maintaining their cultural identities, the organization fosters resilience and belonging, because successful assimilation does not require cultural erasure but thrives on mutual respect and identity affirmation.
  • Employment-First Pathway to Self-Sufficiency
    methodology: employment_first_integration
    By prioritizing job readiness and employment services for newly arrived refugees, asylees, and parolees, the organization promotes long-term self-sufficiency, because early workforce integration provides economic stability and accelerates broader social integration.
  • Integrated Service Coordination for Holistic Support
    methodology: integrated_service_coordination
    By coordinating legal, health, employment, education, and financial services through multi-organizational partnerships, the organization ensures comprehensive support for immigrants and refugees, because systemic barriers are best addressed through coordinated, wraparound models rather than fragmented services.