irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $139KIMMIGRATION SUPPORT SERVICES: THIS SERVICE ASSIT IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES. TGHE ORGANIZATION SERVICE INCLUDES INTERPRETING THROUGH AN ATTORNEY OR ACCREDITED INDIVIDUAL WHO EPLAINS THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATIONAND COMPLETE THE APPROPRIATE FORMS THE SERVICES INCLUDE ELS CLASSESAND CITIZENSHIP CKLASSES. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES GIVES OPPERTOUNITY FOR NON ENGLISH SPEAKING AND LIMITED ENGLISH SPEAKING TO LEARN AND WRITE WHICH WILL HELP THEM IN THEIR DAILEY LIVES. CITIZENSHIP CLASSES OFFERS TEST PREPERATION AND AND EXPLAINING THE US NATURALIZATION PROCESS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFER FOR MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WHO TO READ, WRITE AND SPEAK ARABIC , CLASSES ARE OFFERED FOR A SMALL FEE PER A PERSON ALSO FOR ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALD WHO NEED DOCUMENTS TRANSLATION FOR A SMALL FEE FOR CLIENTS WHO NEED AN INTERPRETER IN SCHOOLS, IMMIGRATION OR OTHER APPOINTMENTS THIS SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED
- #2 $87KCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INVOLVES ADVOCACY AND OUTREACH. THIS INCLUDES EDUCATING INDIVIDUALS OF THEIR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS CITIZENS, IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGESS THE ORGANIZATION HAS PARTNERED WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING AWARNESS TO VOTER EDUCATION AND REGISTRATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDE AWARNESS TO CHANGES IN LABOR LAWSCENSUS ENGAGMENT AND CULTURAL AND LINGUSTIC MISUNDERSTANDINGS . THE ORGANIZATION ADVOCATE FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION AND CULTURALLY SENSITIVE PLACEMENT FOR CHILDERN SUFFERING FROM MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Case Management and Advocacy
Provides one-on-one support to assess social and economic needs, assist with benefit applications (SNAP, Medicaid, housing), and advocate for culturally sensitive services in healthcare, education, and child welfare.
ESL and Citizenship Classes
Offers English as a Second Language instruction and test preparation for U.S. naturalization. Classes are open to non-English and limited-English speaking adults in Erie County.
Healthcare Access Navigation
Partners with insurers and Erie County to help clients enroll in health coverage through NY State of Health, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private plans.
Immigration Support Services
Provides interpretation, document translation, and assistance with immigration forms through accredited representatives and attorneys. Serves immigrants and refugees navigating legal status, asylum, and family reunification.
Youth Program
Empowers at-risk youth through educational workshops, safety training, and enrichment activities including Tech Savvy Girls and summer safety programs.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 1 activity
- Advocating for civic engagement and culturally responsive policiesConducts advocacy and outreach on civic rights, voter registration, labor law changes, census participation, and cultural and linguistic issues, while advocating for family reunification and culturally sensitive placement of children with mental health challenges.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Delivering English as a Second Language (ESL) and language instructionOffers ESL and VESL classes to non-English and limited-English speaking adults in Erie County to build communication skills for daily life, along with fee-based Arabic language classes for community members.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Delivering case management and social services navigationProvides case management and support services to assess and address social and economic needs, including housing, healthcare coverage, low-cost energy programs, WIC, SNAP, rental and utility assistance, and food vouchers, with support for application processes and referrals.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Facilitating health insurance enrollment and healthcare navigationProvides free assistance to non-Medicaid eligible individuals for applying for health insurance through the health exchange and co-hosts monthly healthcare navigation services in partnership with Neighborhood Legal Services for New York State residents.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operating youth development and education programsRuns youth programs including tutoring, a Summer Youth Program, and educational initiatives aimed at empowering and educating students to become well-rounded members of society, serving at-risk youth in Lackawanna.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Organizing community events and outreach initiativesOrganizes or participates in workshops and events such as ESL classes, health fairs, housing workshops, community health screenings, food and clothing drives, and youth safety programs to support community engagement.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Providing behavioral health care and mental health servicesDelivers behavioral health care services to diverse populations including pregnant and troubled adolescents, geriatrics, couples, and individuals with mental health challenges.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Providing document translation and interpreter servicesOffers paid document translation and interpreter services for clients and organizations during school, immigration, and other appointments, both within and outside the organization’s office.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Providing emergency financial and material assistanceOffers direct financial support for urgent needs such as apartment furnishings, repairs, and medical-related emergencies, including a documented case of $4,000 assistance for a family with a child diagnosed with stage four brain cancer.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Providing immigration legal and support servicesOperates a DOJ-recognized immigration legal services program offering legal guidance, interpretation, document preparation, translation, and support with naturalization and citizenship applications for immigrants and refugees.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Supporting refugee integration and self-sufficiencyProvides comprehensive refugee services including family self-sufficiency planning, employment workshops, job counseling, home visits, family mentoring, and support for elderly refugees, including citizenship and naturalization assistance.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$432K
Contributions & grants$370K86%
Program service revenue$58K13%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$452K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$348K
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$170K
Cash$55K
Investments$114K
Liabilities$132K
Net assets$37K
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -19.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- CARLOS FLETCHER — TREASURER
- FREDRIC MARRANO — BOARD MEMBER
- MOHAMED ALBANNA — CHAIRMAN
- MUSA ALAMARI — SECRETARY
- YASIN OMAR — VICE CHAIRMAN
relationships · 66
Who they work with
- Americorps- The Service Collaborative of WNY Partner — Collaborates with ACCESS of WNY in service delivery or program implementation.
- Arab American Businessmen Association Partner — Supports ACCESS of WNY as a sponsor
- Arab American community Partner — Primary community group served and engaged by ACCESS of WNY
- Arab American community members Partner — Founding group of volunteers who established ACCESS of WNY through community-driven efforts.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Funder — Provides financial support to ACCESS of WNY.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Partner — Partner organization collaborating with ACCESS of WNY
- Blue Cross Blue Shield WNY Partner — Provides on-site insurance representation through a designated representative available at ACCESS of WNY.
- Buffalo State College Partner — Alumni institution where the Executive Director obtained his Bachelor’s degree.
- CAO- Community Action Organization Partner — Collaborates with ACCESS of WNY on community-based initiatives.
- CCNY-Community Connections of New York,Inc. Partner — Partner organization collaborating with ACCESS of WNY
- CLARO- Erie County Civil Legal Advice and Resource Office Partner — Partner organization collaborating with ACCESS of WNY
- Canisius College Partner — Partner organization collaborating with ACCESS of WNY
- Canisius College Partner — Partners with ACCESS of WNY, potentially in educational or community programming.
- Catholic Charities Partner — Works alongside ACCESS of WNY in providing social or humanitarian services.
- Center for Arab American Philanthropy Partner — Supports ACCESS of WNY as a sponsor
- Center for Arab-American Philanthropy (CAAP) Partner — Partner organization collaborating with ACCESS of WNY
- Clark Atlanta University Partner — Alumni institution where the Executive Director obtained his Master’s in Social Work.
- Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo Funder — Supports ACCESS of WNY through sponsorship
- Consulate of Republic of Yemen Government — Engages with ACCESS of WNY, likely in support of Yemeni community services or outreach.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Partner — Partner organization collaborating with ACCESS of WNY
- Erie County Community College Partner — Partner organization collaborating with ACCESS of WNY
- Erie County Office of New Americans Government — Collaborates with ACCESS of WNY on programs for newly arrived immigrants or refugees.
- Erie County Senior Services Government — Provides on-site senior services representation through a county representative available at ACCESS of WNY.
- Erie County Senior Services Partner — Partner organization collaborating with ACCESS of WNY
- Explore & More children’s museum Partner — Partner organization collaborating with ACCESS of WNY
- Fidelis Partner — Partner organization collaborating with ACCESS of WNY
- Fidelis Care Partner — Provides on-site insurance representation through a designated representative available at ACCESS of WNY.
- International Institute of Buffalo Partner — Partner organization collaborating with ACCESS of WNY
- International Institute of Buffalo Partner — Partners with ACCESS of WNY in immigrant integration or resettlement services.
- Jewish Family Service of Buffalo and Erie County Partner — Collaborates with ACCESS of WNY on social service or community support programs.
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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.
- Empowerment Through Rights and Resourcesmethodology: rights-based_empowermentBy providing legal rights education, accredited legal representation, and access to social services, the organization empowers immigrants and underserved families to overcome systemic barriers and achieve self-sufficiency, because understanding one's rights and having practical support increases agency and integration outcomes.
- Individualized Pathways to Self-Sufficiencymethodology: individualized_integration_modelBy using individualized planning, case management, and family mentoring, the organization helps refugee and low-income families overcome personal and structural barriers to employment and economic independence, because tailored support increases relevance, engagement, and long-term success in integration.
- Integrated Behavioral and Legal Support for Holistic Empowermentmethodology: integrated_behavioral_legal_supportBy combining behavioral health care with legal and case management services, the organization addresses both psychological and structural barriers to well-being, because mental health stability enhances clients’ capacity to engage with legal, employment, and social systems effectively.