Oasis Legal Services

Organization Overview

Oasis Legal Services is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Oasis Legal Services employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oasis Legal Services 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 12/2023, Oasis Legal Services generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 28.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OASIS'S LGBTQIA+ ASYLUM PROGRAM IS THE CORE OF OUR WORK. IN 2023, DESPITE THE CONTINUED DELAYS IN PROCESSING OF ASYLUM APPLICATIONS, OASIS SCREENED OVER 300 LGBTQIA+ IMMIGRANTS FOR ASYLUM. WE REPRESENTED 177 NEW ASYLUM SEEKERS AND CONTINUED LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR THE MORE THAN 900 ASYLUM SEEKERS WHOSE CASES ARE CURRENTLY PENDING. 6 CLIENTS WERE GRANTED ASYLUM. THE REMAINING CASES ARE STILL PENDING. OUR CASE APPROVAL RATE IS 99%.


PERMANENT RESIDENCY IS THE NEXT IMPORTANT STEP TOWARD CITIZENSHIP FOR THOSE WHO WIN ASYLUM. IN 2023 OASIS ASSISTED 71 NEW LGBTQ+ IMMIGRANTS SEEKING LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENCY. A TOTAL OF 189 OASIS CLIENTS WERE GRANTED RESIDENCY IN 2023. THE REMAINING CASES ARE STILL PENDING. OUR CASE APPROVAL RATE IS 99%.


OUR NATURALIZATION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS BECOME CITIZENS SO THAT THEY CAN BECOME FULL PARTICIPANTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES. IN 2023 OASIS REPRESENTED 50 NEW CLIENTS IN THEIR CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS. A TOTAL OF 35 OASIS CLIENTS BECAME NATURALIZED CITIZENS IN 2023. THE REMAINING CASES ARE STILL PENDING. OUR CASE APPROVAL RATE IS 99%.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Leanne Brotsky
Director Of Operations
$108,806
Maria Elena Paniagua
Asylum Program Director
$103,604
Rachel Kafele
Director Of Program & Advocacy
$109,968
Adam Chang
Exec. Director
$102,308
Eliane Fersan
Interim Exec. Director
$56,220
Mark Ryle
Interim Exec. Director
$10,913

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$66,198
Related organizations$0
Government grants $389,367
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$682,701
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $129,629
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,138,266
Total Program Service Revenue$349,884
Investment income $160
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$12,763
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,479,328

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