Asian American Legal Defense And Education Fund
- Assets
- $12.8m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 02/1975
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 13-2855641
Organization Overview
Asian American Legal Defense And Education Fund is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (R22) the organization is classified as: Minority Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Asian American Legal Defense And Education Fund employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Asian American Legal Defense And Education Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Asian American Legal Defense And Education Fund generated $6.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROTECTS & PROMOTES THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF ASIAN AMERICANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VOTING RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY PROGRAM - PROMOTES CIVIC PARTICIPATION IN THE ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY ESPECIALLY AMONG NEW CITIZENS AND FIRST-TIME VOTERS, AND SEEKS TO ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATORY BARRIERS TO THE RIGHT TO VOTE. WON A FEDERAL LAWSUIT UNDER THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT STRIKING DOWN A TEXAS STATE PROVISION RESTRICTING LANGUAGE ACCESS FOR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT ASIAN AMERICAN VOTERS. CONDUCTED ELECTION MONITORING AND A NONPARTISAN MULTILINGUAL EXIT POLL OF 5,351 ASIAN AMERICAN VOTERS IN 15 STATES AND WASHINGTON, DC IN THE 2022 MIDTERM ELECTIONS.
STOP ASIAN HATE PROJECT - PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ASIAN AMERICAN VICTIMS OF HATE VIOLENCE, HARASSMENT, AND DISCRIMINATION; CONDUCTS LEGAL RIGHTS PRESENTATIONS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND MEDIA OUTREACH TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT ANTI-ASIAN HATE; ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES THAT ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF ANTI-ASIAN HATE AND CREATE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL.
IMMIGRANT ACCESS TO JUSTICE PROGRAM - PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ASIAN IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES APPLYING FOR U.S. CITIZENSHIP, AND TO ASIAN IMMIGRANT YOUTH SEEKING DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA); ADVOCATES FOR IMMIGRATION POLICY CHANGES.
ECONOMIC JUSTICE PROGRAM - SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT ASIAN AMERICANS ARE TREATED FAIRLY IN THE WORKPLACE AND PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW-WAGE IMMIGRANT WORKERS ASSERTING THEIR RIGHTS TO MINIMUM WAGE, OVERTIME PAY, AND SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS.ANTI-TRAFFICKING INITIATIVE - PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND LEGAL RIGHTS INFORMATION TO ASIAN WOMEN AND GIRLS WHO ARE TRAFFICKED INTO THE U.S. FOR THE PURPOSE OF FORCED LABOR AND INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE.EDUCATIONAL EQUITY PROGRAM - PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO ASIAN AMERICANS SEEKING EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION. FILED AN AMICUS BRIEF IN THE U.S. SUPREME COURT IN SUPPORT OF RACE-CONSCIOUS ADMISSIONS AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY.LEGAL ACCESS PROJECT - PROVIDES ASIAN AMERICANS WITH MULTILINGUAL LEGAL RIGHTS INFORMATION THROUGH FREE LEGAL ADVICE CLINICS, PAMPHLETS, WORKSHOPS, AND MEDIA BRIEFINGS.OTHER PROGRAMS - HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Margaret Fung Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $160,308 |
Jerry Vattamala Dir., Democracy Program | 40 | $144,851 | |
Stanley Mark Senior Staff Attorney | 40 | $136,166 | |
Jennifer Weng Assistant Director | 40 | $127,647 | |
Annie Wang Dir. Immigrant Justice Project | 40 | $118,524 | |
Richard K Kim Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $175,658 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $894,960 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,047,165 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,117,783 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,714 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$42,747 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,077,815 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $220,400 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,147 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,213,381 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $177,038 |
| Payroll taxes | $110,954 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,850 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,944 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $294,908 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $86,023 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $59,038 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,760 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,428 |
| Insurance | $23,965 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,272,326 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $136,053 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,993,197 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $463,689 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $124,329 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $17,863 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $77,281 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,112 |
| Total assets | $12,813,524 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $140,636 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $20,141 |
| Total liabilities | $160,777 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,821,380 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,831,367 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,813,524 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Asian American Legal Defense And Education Fund has recieved totaling $51,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Quinn Emanuel Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $51,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,917,920 |
| Net Contributions | $1,240,666 |
| Other Expense | $1,327,219 |
| Ending Balance | $1,831,367 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Accelerate Change Inc Boston, MA | $7,613,917 | $4,733,282 |
Asian American Legal Defense And Education Fund New York, NY | $12,813,524 | $6,077,815 |
Cultural Survival Inc Cambridge, MA | $2,943,226 | $4,417,995 |
Hispanic Coalition Of Greater Waterbury Inc Waterbury, CT | $901,622 | $1,730,536 |
Phd Project Association Montvale, NJ | $3,174,411 | $2,872,226 |
Salvation And Social Justice Trenton, NJ | $527,956 | $1,139,715 |
Committee Against Anti Asian Violen Ce New York, NY | $3,183,141 | $2,432,140 |
New Sanctuary Movement Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $361,586 | $539,464 |
Waterfront Project Inc Jersey City, NJ | $608,238 | $862,392 |
Community Change Inc Boston, MA | $427,779 | $291,921 |
Project Truth And Reconciliation Inc Brooklyn, NY | $193,011 | $372,229 |
The Inclusivity Project Yonkers, NY | $103,582 | $246,722 |