Georgia Asylum & Immigration Network Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To protect and empower immigrant survivors of crime and persecution.
- Income
- $2.4 million
- Spending
- $2.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 9.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 55%
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 119
- Highest pay
- $167,046, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 12% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 4% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2522 of 22 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $625,536 spent. Legal Support for SurvivorsThe Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network (GAIN) provides free immigration legal services to immigrant survivors of crime and persecution through its Asylum and Victims of Violence Programs. Services include full representation, pro bono case placement, legal clinics, and community education. GAIN focuses on complex humanitarian relief, representing clients before federal agencies and courts in matters such as asylum, T and U visas, VAWA petitions, I-751 waivers, and Temporary Protected Status. These protections help survivors secure safety, work authorization, and stability.
- $574,350 spent. Coordinated Community ResponseGAIN leads a coordinated, statewide response to strengthen access to justice and survivor support. Through partnerships with more than 50 organizationsincluding victim service providers, legal nonprofits, and refugee and healthcare agenciesGAIN delivers multilingual outreach, Know Your Rights sessions, and legal clinics in high-need areas such as Clarkston, Savannah, and Gainesville. GAIN also trains law enforcement agencies to recognize the importance of trust within immigrant communities, helping to build relationships that enhance safety for all. In 2024, GAIN launched the Detained Immigrant Defense Project to provide legal representation for detained immigrants and introduced a virtual bond Court Watch initiative to promote transparency and community engagement.
- $362,489 spent. Client CareGAINs Client Care Program offers wraparound support to help immigrant survivors meet basic needs and stabilize their lives. The program provides trauma-informed case management and referrals for housing, food, health and mental health services, childcare, and public benefits. These services address barriers related to trauma, language, and immigration status, ensuring clients receive holistic care beyond their legal cases.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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