Sur Legal Collaborative
- Assets
- $125.7k
- Revenue
- $471.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Decatur, GA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 85-3545961
Organization Overview
Sur Legal Collaborative is located in Decatur, GA. 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 12/2021, Sur Legal Collaborative employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sur Legal Collaborative 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 12/2021, Sur Legal Collaborative generated $471.5k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $393.9k during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUR LEGAL COLLABORATIVE, AN IMMIGRANT AND WORKER RIGHTS ORGANIZATION BASED IN GEORGIA, STRIVES TO END LABOR ABUSE OF WORKERS AND TO ABOLISH IMMIGRANT DETENTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM: SUR LEGAL COLLABORATIVE WAS PART OF A RAPID RESPONSE EFFORT IN THE AFTERMATH OF A DEADLY NITROGEN LEAK THAT KILLED SIX POULTRY WORKERS AT A POULTRY PROCESSING FACILITY IN GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA. THIS RAPID RESPONSE EFFORT INCLUDED EDUCATING WORKERS ON THEIR LABOR RIGHTS, SCREENING WORKERS FOR LABOR VIOLATIONS AND IMMIGRATION RELIEF, REPRESENTING WORKERS IN INTERVIEWS WITH THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA) AS WELL AS FILING OSHA COMPLAINTS AFTER A SECOND CHEMICAL LEAK TOOK PLACE ONLY 6 WEEKS AFTER THE NITROGEN LEAK. SUR ALSO REPRESENTS MANY OF THESE WORKERS ON APPLICATIONS FOR IMMIGRATION RELIEF AND EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION.
MASS DE-CARCERATION PROGRAM: SUR LEGAL COLLABORATIVE PARTNERED WITH THE COALITION TO SHUTDOWN ICE IN GEORGIA WITH A MASS RELEASE EFFORT AT IRWIN COUNTY DETENTION CENTER(ICDC), A PRIVATE PRISON CONTRACTED BY IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) TO DETAIN IMMIGRANTS. ICDC MADE HEADLINES IN LATE 2020 AFTER A WHISTLEBLOWER SHARED THAT IMMIGRANT WOMEN DETAINED AT ICDC WERE SUBJECTED TO NON-CONSENSUAL GYNECOLOGICAL PROCEDURES. SUR LEGAL PROVIDED DIRECT REPRESENTATION TO THE LAST THREE CISWOMEN DETAINED AT ICDC, INCLUDING A WOMAN WHO WAS A VICTIM OF LABOR TRAFFICKING. BECAUSE OF SUR LEGAL'S REPRESENTATION OF HER, SHE WAS ABLE TO GET A T VISA AND REUNITE WITH HER DAUGHTER.
LABOR RIGHTS PROGRAM: SUR LEGAL COLLABORATIVE PROVIDED VIRTUAL KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAININGS TO GRASSROOTS GROUPS, COMMUNITIES OF IMMIGRANTS AND WORKERS, ON TOPICS RANGING FROM LABOR RIGHTS REGARDLESS OF IMMIGRATION STATUS, THE TOP COVID-19 RELATED OSHA CITATIONS AGAINST EMPLOYERS, AND HOW TO FILE EFFECTIVE OSHA COMPLAINTS. SUR LEGAL ALSO CREATED SOCIAL MEDIA INFOGRAPHICS AND FLYERS COVERING THESE TOPICS. FINALLY, SUR LEGAL REPRESENTED WORKERS ON LABOR COMPLAINTS INCLUDING AN OSHA COMPLAINT WHERE A WORKER CONTRACTED COVID-19 AT A POULTRY FACILITY AND A NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT COMPLAINT AGAINST AN EMPLOYER WHO TERMINATED AND THREATENED WORKERS AFTER EXERCISING THEIR RIGHTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shelly C Anand Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $98,269 |
Asia Parks Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katherine Dunn Vice Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Aliya Naim Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Parmi Suchdev Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Zambrana Secretary | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $473,992 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $397,315 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $473,992 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $26 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,527 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $471,491 |
| 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. | $98,269 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,797 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $203,729 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,621 |
| Fees for services: Management | $18,306 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,621 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,893 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $568 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,632 |
| Office expenses | $2,193 |
| Information technology | $437 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $741 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $834 |
| Insurance | $3,230 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $393,859 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $121,717 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,965 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $125,682 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $125,682 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $125,682 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Sur Legal Collaborative has recieved totaling $110,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Echoing Green Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FELLOWSHIP | $80,000 |
Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Of North Carolina Inc Raleigh, NC | $20,293,978 | $46,798,720 |
Georgia Legal Services Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $10,846,145 | $21,808,357 |
Federal Defender Program Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,000,349 | $16,976,185 |
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Inc Atlanta, GA | $13,961,359 | $12,435,415 |
Legal Services Alabama Inc Montgomery, AL | $4,865,497 | $12,594,890 |
Legal Aid Society Of Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $9,043,816 | $13,698,474 |
South Carolina Legal Services Greenville, SC | $14,465,887 | $11,660,522 |
Community Legal Servies Of Mid- Florida Inc Orlando, FL | $10,144,490 | $11,067,426 |
Legal Services Of Greater Miami Inc Miami, FL | $17,473,917 | $11,143,793 |
Legal Aid Society Of Middle Tennessee And The Cumberlands Nashville, TN | $8,528,233 | $10,472,394 |
Florida Rural Legal Services Inc Lakeland, FL | $6,856,034 | $8,445,441 |
Pisgah Legal Services Asheville, NC | $13,378,824 | $8,135,399 |