irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $150KThe New York Community Trust has awarded CIANA a grant to provide social, educational and immigration legal services for immigrants with a particular focus on the needs of new arrivals (asylum seekers). For this grant, we have provided over 425 new arrivals with intensive case management, immigration legal services including 18 Know-Your-Rights (KYR) workshops with over 315 attendees and enrolled over 110 asylees in our ESL classes.
- #2 $83KIn September 2020, CIANA was awarded a NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Care grant. The grant has been extended through October 2025. The grant was to educate and assist community members to enroll in the newly expanded healthcare program into Queens. It was designed for all NYC Residents who could not otherwise afford or have access to medical care. During this time period, CIANA has engaged with over 46,000 community members and enrolled 1,570 community members in NYC care.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
After School Tutoring Program
Homework help and academic tutoring for students in grades 1–8, offered both in-person and virtually, with a focus on immigrant and refugee youth.
Community Supply Closet
Distributes gently used clothing, shoes, housewares, and school supplies to vulnerable immigrants and asylum seekers, many of whom arrive with minimal belongings.
ESL Classes
Virtual and in-person English as a Second Language instruction for adult immigrants, including beginner and intermediate levels, aimed at improving conversational and daily life skills.
Immigration Legal Services
Provides legal assistance including Know-Your-Rights workshops, DACA renewals, naturalization applications, adjustment of status, and family petitions for immigrant clients.
Middle School After School Program (SONYC)
Academic support and leadership development for middle school students, funded by DYCD, serving immigrant families in Queens.
NYC Care Enrollment Program
Outreach and enrollment support for NYC residents, particularly immigrants regardless of documentation status, into the NYC Care healthcare program.
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 2 activities
- Deliver civics education for U.S. naturalizationOffers Civics classes focused on U.S. history, government, and civic engagement to prepare immigrants for the U.S. naturalization test and interview.
- Offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adultsProvides virtual and in-person beginner and intermediate ESL instruction for adult immigrants on a weekly basis to build foundational English skills for personal, professional, and civic engagement.
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
- Advocate for immigrant rights at local and state levelsParticipates in city- and statewide advocacy campaigns for immigrant rights, including direct advocacy with elected officials such as Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to expedite individual immigration cases and promote systemic change.
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
- Conduct Know Your Rights workshops on ICE interactionsCoordinates outreach and delivers Know Your Rights workshops on interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reaching over 315 attendees across 18 workshops in one year.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Deliver case management for public benefits enrollmentProvides case management services to help individuals and families apply for public benefits such as SNAP, cash assistance, NYC Care, discounted MetroCards, IDNYC, and affordable housing; enrolled over 1,500 individuals in NYC Care across multiple years through outreach in Queens.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Distribute curated resource lists to immigrantsProvides access to curated, multilingual resource lists covering food, legal aid, housing, health, and education to help immigrants navigate critical systems and services in New York City.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Engage volunteers across programsMobilizes volunteers to support core operations including teaching and tutoring, immigration legal services, case management, community outreach, and fundraising efforts.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operate afterschool tutoring programs for students in grades 1–8Provides one-on-one and small group virtual and in-person homework help and academic support for elementary and middle school students in grades 1–8, including through a SONYC-funded after-school program serving 25 students and their families.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Promote digital literacy and college readinessOperates a Community Resource Room to improve clients’ digital literacy and launched a college prep program for Queens high school students and their families to support post-secondary planning and success.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Provide capacity-building opportunities for internsOffers internships that provide exposure to all aspects of organizational operations beyond specific role assignments, supporting professional development in the nonprofit sector.
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Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
- Provide culturally competent social services to new immigrantsDelivers holistic, culturally competent, and language-appropriate social, educational, legal, and informational services to support the integration of new immigrants from regions including the Middle East/North Africa, South Asia, and Central/South America into American socioeconomic and civic life.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Provide free immigration legal services and consultationsOffers free legal consultations and assistance with immigration applications including naturalization, green cards, asylum, work permits, family petitions, DACA renewals, fee waivers, and adjustment of status; served 325 unique clients in one reporting year.
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Furniture and Household Essentials Provision 1 activity
- Run a Community Supply Closet for essential goodsOperates a Community Supply Closet that provides clothing, shoes, housewares, school supplies, and other essential items to vulnerable New Yorkers, including newly arrived asylum seekers who receive daily support services and meals.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Support asylum seekers with comprehensive servicesProvides intensive case management, legal screenings, referrals, Know Your Rights workshops, application assistance, and access to essential resources—including NYC Care, Fair Fares, IDNYC, food, clothing, and digital safety training—for hundreds of newly arrived asylum seekers annually.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$723K
Contributions & grants$717K99%
Program service revenue$6K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$725K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$545K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$561K
Cash$80K
Investments$0
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$536K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +13.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| EMIRA HABIBY BROWNE | CEO & MEMBER | 40 | $103K |
| JOSEPH DEMARIA | MEMBER (EX-OFFICIO) | 40 | $74K |
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- ActionNYC Legal Fellowship / Immigrant Justice Corps Funder — Provided a grant to enhance immigration legal services, supporting services for 325 unique clients.
- CEO/Founder Partner — Board of Directors works in partnership with the CEO/Founder to support organizational growth and governance.
- Emira Habiby Browne Partner — Photographer documenting CIANA volunteer activities.
- Hope Astoria church Partner — Collaborates with CIANA through volunteer recruitment, including for ESL instruction.
- Idealist Partner — Partner platform used for posting volunteer opportunities
- Maria Eliades Partner — Director of Development and Communications at CIANA who conducted the interview with the intern.
- Mayors Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Government — Awarded a NYC Care grant to educate and assist community members in enrolling in expanded healthcare programs in Queens.
- NYC CEC Partner — Partnered to launch the college prep program.
- NYC Care Funder — Provided grant funding supporting CIANA's expansion of healthcare enrollment services for undocumented New Yorkers.
- NYC Civic Engagement Commission Funder — Funded the college prep program through The People's Money - Citywide Participatory Budgeting.
- NYC Health + Hospitals Government — Awarded multiple NYC Care grants to support healthcare enrollment outreach and assistance for underserved NYC residents in Queens.
- NYC Test & Trace Corps Funder — Provided grant funding that enabled CIANA to expand staff and launch public health initiatives during the pandemic.
- NYS OFNDS Partner — Partnered to open a Community Resource Room.
- New York City Government — Participates in the citywide response to support asylum seekers in New York City.
- New York Liberty Partner — Recognized CIANA as Nonprofit of the Game in September 2024, indicating a partnership or public recognition initiative.
- Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Partner — Engaged in advocacy efforts to expedite a client's immigration case.
- The New York Community Trust Funder — Awarded a grant to support social, educational, and immigration legal services for new immigrant arrivals.
- recruitment@cianainc.org Partner — Email contact point for internship recruitment and engagement
- website Partner — Partner platform used for public contact and resource dissemination.
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.
- Culturally Affirming Integrationmethodology: cultural-affirming_integrationBy integrating immigrants into American civic and socioeconomic life while actively supporting the preservation of cultural heritage and language, the organization fosters belonging and reduces marginalization, which increases engagement and successful long-term integration. This approach rejects assimilation in favor of inclusive participation.
- Holistic Integration Model with Volunteer-Driven Servicesmethodology: holistic_integration_modelBy delivering a coordinated range of education, legal aid, case management, and community engagement services through a volunteer-powered, culturally competent framework, the organization addresses multiple dimensions of integration simultaneously, increasing accessibility and responsiveness to newly arrived immigrants’ complex needs.
- Language as a Foundation for Civic Integrationmethodology: language-for-civic-integrationBy teaching English through civics-oriented and peer-supported instruction, the organization enables immigrants to navigate U.S. systems, advocate for their families, and participate in civic life, leveraging shared migrant experiences to deepen engagement and mutual learning.