irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $119KSpecial Projects- Immigrant ARC (I-ARC) develops special projects to address emerging immigration needs such as our interpreter bank project and millennium capacity building initiative. These ititiatives provide targeted legal resources, guidance, and support to communities navigating complex immigration pathways.
- #2 $89KCommunity Outreach/Legal Empowerment - Immigrant ARC's community outreach and legal empowerment program equips immigrant New Yorkers with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the immigration system. The program develops accessible educational materials, conducts legal orientation sessions for community members, and provides referrals to legal service providers whenever possible. Through this work, I-ARC helps bridge the gap between communities and legal resources, fostering greater confidence and informed decision-making.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Afghan Resettlement Project
Connects Afghan evacuees and resettled individuals across New York State with legal and social services
Community Outreach/Legal Empowerment
Provides legal orientation sessions, develops accessible educational materials, and refers immigrants to legal service providers
Friend of the Court (FOTC) program
Monitors immigration court proceedings, documents ICE arrests, and provides presence and support during hearings to deter unlawful enforcement actions
Interpreter Bank Project
Provides language access by connecting immigrant clients with interpreters fluent in less commonly spoken languages during legal proceedings
Training and Rapid Response Coordination
Leads emergency response efforts during immigration policy shifts, offering real-time legal guidance and coordination to legal providers
Ukraine Sponsor Support Hub
Delivers targeted legal resources and guidance to Ukrainian refugees and sponsors navigating immigration pathways
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Immigration Legal Services 3 activities
- Assist immigrants with work permits and legal case processingProvides direct support that has resulted in securing 1,700 work permits for immigrants and aims to deliver 10,000 instances of legal case assistance through re-grantee organizations.
- Operate Friend of the Court program for unrepresented immigrantsProvides legal help, orientation, and administrative support to pro se respondents in immigration court at 290 Broadway and 201 Varick Street in New York City, including assistance with screenings, change of address forms, and initial court hearings. The program has assisted over 183 initial court hearings since 2023.
- Provide direct legal advocacy and representation for immigrantsMembers provide legal advocacy in high-risk settings such as airport terminals, county jails, law offices, and court hallways. This includes mobilizing pro-bono lawyers to represent asylum seekers at Albany County Jail, achieving a credible fear interview success rate over 93%, and filing habeas petitions on behalf of noncitizens detained by ICE.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 3 activities
- Fund member organizations for immigration public educationProvides re-grants to member organizations to support public education initiatives related to immigration, enhancing outreach and awareness efforts across the network.
- Lead rapid response initiatives for new immigrant arrivalsCo-leads the Welcome New York Resettlement Campaign and conducts emergency outreach during immigration policy shifts, delivering real-time legal guidance and coordinating initiatives to support newly arriving immigrants across New York State.
- Support Afghan and Ukrainian refugee resettlementProvides legal resources, guidance, and connections to services for Afghan and Ukrainian newcomers through targeted initiatives, including a Ukraine Sponsor Support Hub and statewide outreach to support Afghan resettlement.
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Immigrant Rights Advocacy & Policy Reform 2 activities
- Advocate against anti-immigrant policies and practicesChallenges unjust immigration policies by exposing systemic inequalities, joining lawsuits to stop unlawful ICE arrests in courts, providing evidence for litigation, and sending advocacy letters to federal agencies. Successfully advocated for nearly 2,000 delayed DACA renewal applicants to have their cases adjudicated.
- Provide expert testimony on immigrant legal issuesDelivers testimony to the NYC Council on topics including legal services for asylum seekers and the experiences of Black migrants in New York City, informing policy and public understanding.
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Legal Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Coordinate legal advocacy networks and information sharingNetworks over 80 organizations, bar associations, and professional groups to connect legal representatives serving immigrant New Yorkers. Facilitates communication, coordinates resources, and fosters best practices among legal service providers across New York State.
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Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 1 activity
- Deliver know-your-rights education and legal orientationsConducts rights education and organizing with immigrant communities across New York State, including legal orientations on policy changes, rights before judges, and interactions with immigration officials. Produces community-facing materials and hosts sessions to inform immigrants about their legal rights and available services.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Develop shared legal resources and provide technical assistanceDevelops shared legal resources, trainings, and technical assistance for re-grantee and member organizations to strengthen legal service delivery and reduce the access-to-justice gap for immigrants in New York.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Host public events and forums on immigrant rights and policyOrganizes public events such as "The Future of Immigration 2024" and "On the Front Lines: Rapid Response Efforts for New Arrivals" to educate and engage the public on immigrant rights, policy, and community stories.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.84M
Contributions & grants$1.39M76%
Program service revenue$464K25%
Investment income$-481-0%
Other revenue$-20K
expenses
Total expenses$1.54M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead21%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.01M
Grants paid out$45K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$932K
Cash$155K
Investments$0
Liabilities$368K
Net assets$564K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +68.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camille Mackler | CEO | 40 | $166K |
board members · 9
- Annie Chen — Director
- Julian Kline — Director
- Julissa Saragoza Arroyo — Director
- Murad Awawdeh — Director
- Omar Beer — Treasurer
- Priya Gandhi — Chair
- Shayna Kessler — Director
- Siana McLean — Director
- Stacy Caplow — Secretary
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- ACLU Partner — Partnered on legal challenges to the expansion of expedited removal.
- APBCo Partner — Partners with APBCo, featured in a joint event during I-ARC’s 5th Anniversary Benefit.
- Acacia Center for Justice Partner — Collaborates on legal advocacy; Acacia representative participated in a joint press event with I-ARC.
- American Civil Liberties Union Partner — Partnered on litigation efforts challenging changes to gang-based and domestic violence-based asylum claims.
- Immigrant Help NY Partner — Collaborates with Immigrant Help NY by translating resources for its community website.
- Immigrant Help NY Partner — Collaborates with Immigrant Help NY to provide community resources and information on immigration processes.
- JustCause Partner — Collaborates with JustCause as a member organization within the I-ARC network.
- NYCLU Partner — Partnered on legal challenges to ICE courthouse arrests.
- National Immigrant Justice Center Partner — Collaborates with NIJC in advocacy efforts; NIJC representative participated in a joint press event with I-ARC.
- New York City Council Committee on Immigration Government — Engages with the NYC Council Committee on Immigration through testimony and policy advocacy.
- New York Immigration Coalition Partner — Co-launches and implements the Welcome New York Resettlement Campaign, a statewide rapid response initiative for immigrant communities.
- New York Times Partner — Collaborated to investigate and expose delays in DACA renewal applications caused by a US Postal Service glitch.
- Over 80 organizations, professional associations, and bar associations Network — Member organizations providing immigration legal services and shaping the mission and values of I-ARC
- Vera Institute of Justice Partner — Partnered in advocacy efforts; Vera representative participated in a joint congressional shadow hearing with I-ARC.
- community partners Partner — Collaborates with community partners to share information and create collective resources for immigrant legal advocacy.
- immigration legal service providers across New York State Network — Networked coalition members who share information and coordinate resources through Immigrant ARC
strategies · 4
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.
- Collective Resistance to Systemic Injusticemethodology: collective_resistanceBy organizing public challenges to anti-immigrant policies and amplifying lived experiences, the organization drives narrative change and systemic resistance, because exposing inequities and centering immigrant stories strengthens advocacy and mobilizes broader support.
- Community-Centered Legal Capacity Buildingmethodology: community-centered_capacity_buildingBy partnering with community-based organizations and centering immigrant voices, the organization expands equitable access to legal services, because culturally responsive outreach and co-created solutions increase trust, engagement, and program effectiveness.
- Networked Legal Advocacymethodology: networked_legal_advocacyBy building a coordinated network of legal service providers across New York, the organization increases access to justice for immigrant communities, because shared resources, collective strategies, and unified responses strengthen advocacy and service delivery capacity.
- Volunteer-Powered Court Monitoring and Navigationmethodology: volunteer-powered_monitoringBy deploying trained volunteers to monitor immigration courts and assist respondents, the organization improves due process and deters unlawful enforcement practices, because on-the-ground presence increases transparency, supports pro se litigants, and strengthens systemic accountability.