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Advocates for Immigrant Rights

EIN 83-2194896 · Memphis, TN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceFair53 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ADVOCATES FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS (AIR) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING THE DIGNITY, SAFETY, AND INCLUSIONOF IMMIGRANTS IN THE UNITED STATES, WITH A FOCUS ON MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. OUR PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDINGHIGH-QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO IMMIGRANTS FACING DEPORTATION AND ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES THAT SUPPORT FAMILY UNITY ANDIMMIGRANT INTEGRATION. IN 2024, AIR DELIVERED LEGAL SERVICES TO 1,000 INDIVIDUALS, PREVENTING DEPORTATION IN THE MAJORITY OFTHE CASES, AND PARTICIPATING IN ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO PROMOTE EQUITABLE IMMIGRATION POLICIES. OUR WORK SUPPORTS IMMIGRANTSIN BECOMING VALUED COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

Income
$1.9 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 49%
Employees
27
Volunteers
5

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 44% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 116% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (1)
  1. $964,769 spent. ADVOCATES FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS (AIR) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING THE DIGNITY, SAFETY, AND INCLUSIONOF IMMIGRANTS IN THE UNITED STATES, WITH A FOCUS ON MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. OUR PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PROVIDINGHIGH-QUALITY LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO IMMIGRANTS FACING DEPORTATION AND ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES THAT SUPPORT FAMILY UNITY ANDIMMIGRANT INTEGRATION. AIR DELIVERS LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO OBTAIN LEGAL STATUS AND PREVENT DEPORTATION. WE PARTICIPATE IN ADVOCACY EFFORTS TO PROMOTE EQUITABLE IMMIGRATION POLICIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2019.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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