irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $372KLEGAL SERVICES:CIS-NYC PROVIDES LOW-COST, COMPREHENSIVE, AND HIGH-COMPETENT IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES TO THE LOCAL IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY. OUR ATTORNEYS, DOJ-ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVES, AND SOCIAL WORKERS WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO OFFER HOLISTIC LEGAL SERVICES IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH, FOCUSING ON ASSISTING WITH FAMILY-BASED APPLICATIONS TO REUNIFY OR KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER. ADDITIONALLY, WE FACILITATE REFERRALS TO TRUSTED COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND PROVIDE EXTENSIVE FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT. (SEE SCHEDULE O)LEGAL SERVICES (CONTINUED):THESE IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES CREATE MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO REUNIFY WITH FAMILY MEMBERS, SECURE WELL-PAYING WORK, ACCOMPLISH THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL ASPIRATIONS, AND THRIVE IN THE U.S. WITH DIGNITY, SAFETY, AND SECURITY. IN 2024, OUR LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES STAFF COLLABORATED. DURING THESE CONDULTATIONS, CLIENTS WERE SCREENED FOR IMMIGRANT RELIEF, INFORMED ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS, LEGAL OPTIONS, AND THE LEGAL PROCESS, AND ASSESSED FOR THEIR SOCIAL SERVICES NEEDS. IT PROVIDED 645 LEGAL CONSULTATIONS AND HANDLED 445 NEW IMMIGRATION LEGAL CASES, RESULTING IN AN ESTIMATED SAVINGS OF OVER $896,000 IN LEGAL REPRESENTATION FEES FOR THE FAMILIES SERVED.
- #2 $344KSOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM:CIS-NYC'S SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM (SSP) PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEW YORK CITY. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CASE MANAGEMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION COUNSELING, AND SUPPORT GROUPS TO HELP CLIENTS ACCESS FINANCIAL RESOURCES, SECURE HOUSING, RECEIVE MEDICAL CARE, AND MEET OTHER ESSENTIAL NEEDS. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTED 444 CLIENTS THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND MADE OVER 800 REFERRALS TO VITAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, 36 CLIENTS RECEIVED SHORT-TERM CRISIS COUNSELING OVER MORE THAN 386 SESSIONS, AND 115 CLIENTS PARTICIPATED IN PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR IMMIGRANT WOMEN AND PARENTS. (SEE SCHEDULE O)SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM(CONTINUE):THE SSP ALSO INCLUDES SPECIAL INITIATIVES FOR FAMILIES AND STUDENTS, SUCH AS FAMILY TRIPS AND A SCHOLARSHIP FOR LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANT STUDENTS.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Bienvend@S Program
Rapid response initiative for asylum seekers arriving in NYC, providing metro cards, gift cards, clothing, hygiene items, legal consultations, case management, and mental health support.
ESOL and Adult Education
Offers English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), literacy promotion, citizenship exam preparation, resume writing, and job search support at the Dobbs Ferry location.
Food Pantry
Distributes weekly food packages containing fresh produce, vegetables, fruits, and hygiene items to families in need. Operates in Upper Manhattan and partners with Community of Sant'Egidio for a pop-up pantry in the Bronx.
Immigration Legal Services
Provides low-cost, comprehensive immigration legal services including family-based petitions, DACA, naturalization, asylum applications, and screenings for U visas, SIJ, and VAWA. Includes free initial consultations and collaboration with social workers.
Justice for Immigrants (JFI)
Runs monthly Know Your Rights workshops, civic education, and advocacy initiatives. Led by a committee of immigrant leaders and includes virtual outreach via Facebook Live and Zoom.
Social Services Program
Offers case management, crisis intervention counseling, support groups for immigrant women and parents, referrals to resources, and special initiatives including family trips and a scholarship program for low-income immigrant students.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships to immigrant studentsProvides $10,000 annually in scholarships to immigrant students pursuing higher education.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver case management and crisis counselingProvides comprehensive case management for immigrant families, including school registration, benefits applications, health insurance access, and referrals to essential resources. Offers short-term crisis intervention counseling and psychoeducational support groups for immigrant women and parents. In 2024, served 444 clients through case management and delivered 386 counseling sessions to 36 clients.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Enhance digital accessibility for people with disabilitiesInvested in improving website accessibility by implementing the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget to meet WCAG 2.1 standards and offers staff assistance during business hours to users experiencing difficulties accessing content.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Facilitate professional development through internshipsHosts internships for students, including MSW students, to support professional development in social work and related fields.
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
- Host Know Your Rights workshops and community educationConducts monthly Know Your Rights workshops and online events to educate immigrants about legal rights and self-advocacy. In 2020, held 8 in-person and 35 online events reaching nearly 12,000 viewers, and trained 15 community members in a leadership development program focused on organizing skills.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Offer emergency and rapid response support for asylum seekersProvides rapid response services to arriving asylum seekers, including distribution of clothing, hygiene items, MetroCards, gift cards, and basic legal consultations. In 2023, supported 200 asylum seekers and assisted 39 individuals with filing asylum applications; expanded services in 2022 to serve 179 asylum seekers with immediate needs and Know Your Rights education.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operate weekly food pantry programDistributes weekly food packages containing fresh produce, vegetables, fruits, and personal hygiene items to immigrant and low-income families. In 2023, distributed 14,767 food packages providing an estimated 366,500 meals to an average of 735 families per month; operates food pantry shifts on Friday and Saturday mornings.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Organize family enrichment and recreational activitiesHosts annual family trips and recreational events such as visits to waterparks, zoos, and movies for dozens of immigrant families to promote well-being and community building.
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Immigration Legal Services 1 activity
- Provide immigration legal servicesOffers free and low-cost immigration legal consultations, representation in removal proceedings, asylum application support, TPS legal clinics, and assistance with family petitions. In 2024, provided 645 legal consultations and handled 445 new cases, resulting in over $896,000 in estimated savings on legal fees for families.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Support immigrant students through education programsProvides ESOL instruction, literacy promotion, citizenship exam preparation, resume writing, job search support, and one-on-one or small group academic tutoring for immigrant students. Supports school-age children to improve academic achievement and parental involvement in education.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.99M
Contributions & grants$2.01M101%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$4590%
Other revenue$-18K
expenses
Total expenses$2.16M
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead24%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$1.03M
Grants paid out$59K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.60M
Cash$815K
Investments$0
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$1.58M
Liquid reserves4.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -20.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMY-ELIZABETH HAGEN | TREASURER | 10 | $247K |
| JAVIER RAMIREZ-BARON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $156K |
board members · 10
- ANGEL GILBERTO DIAZ — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRISTINA BAAL-OWENS — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 01/2024)
- FATHER SCOTT LEET — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 06/2024)
- FATHER THOMAS FAIOLA — BOARD MEMBER
- ILZE A EARNER — CHAIR (THRU 11/2024)
- JAMES W LEE ESQ — BOARD MEMBER (THRU 11/2024)
- KATHERINE MCCASKIE — CHAIR
- MILAGROS REYES — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 06/2024)
- SR ANTONINA AVITABILE MSC — SECRETARY
- STEPHEN LAWANDY — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 06/2024)
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- 212-791-4590 Partner — Phone number used for appointment scheduling and client communication.
- Angel Fund Partner — Funds scholarships for immigrant students pursuing higher education.
- Cabrini of Westchester Partner — Sponsored Cabrini Immigrant Services of Dobbs Ferry for 27 years prior to its integration into Cabrini Immigrant Services of New York City.
- Community of Sant'Egidio Partner — Collaborated with CIS-NYC to operate a pop-up food pantry in the Bronx from September to December, distributing an average of 113 food bags per month to families in need.
- Community of Sant'Egidio Partner — Collaborates on the Solidarity Project through shared programming and staffing.
- Idealist Partner — Lists internship opportunities on Idealist.org for student applicants.
- Mother Cabrini Network — Operates in the spirit of Mother Cabrini, reflecting affiliation with the legacy and values of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus founded by Mother Cabrini.
- New York Bar Foundation Funder — Provides a generous grant that supports the Immigration Legal Services Program at CIS-NYC.
- New York Immigration Coalition Network — Member organization collaborating on immigrant advocacy and services.
- Paul Kwon Partner — Food Pantry Coordinator involved in volunteer coordination for food pantry operations.
- The Charity Design Co Partner — Designed the organization's website
- UserWay Partner — Partners with UserWay to provide the Website Accessibility Widget powered by a dedicated accessibility server.
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 and Linguistically Grounded Service Deliverymethodology: culturally_and_linguistically_appropriate_servicesBy delivering services in culturally and linguistically appropriate ways, including through faith-based and community-centered models, the organization increases accessibility and effectiveness because trust and comprehension are foundational to engagement among immigrant populations.
- Integrated Legal and Social Services Modelmethodology: integrated_legal_and_social_servicesBy combining legal assistance with social work support, the organization improves client outcomes in immigration processes because coordinated legal and emotional support addresses both procedural and psychosocial barriers to success.
- Popular Education for Leadership and Civic Empowermentmethodology: popular_education_leadership_developmentBy using popular education and rights-based workshops led by immigrant leaders, the organization fosters civic engagement and leadership within immigrant communities because peer-led, participatory learning builds collective agency and self-determination.