Advocates for Immigrant Survivors
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
AIS's mission is to provide immigration legal services and social services to aid survivors in accessing the rights to justice, dignity, and restoration.
- Income
- $326,092
- Spending
- $290,543
- Spent on programs
- 89%
- Reserves
- 6.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 83%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $111,619, co-executive director
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 37% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1589% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 7 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
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
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 (4)
- $191,143 spent. Immigration Legal Services Program. Our Immigration Legal Services Program filed over 200 applications for immigration relief on behalf of survivors. As a result, 38 survivors received work permits, enabling them to enter the formal economy and support themselves and their families. We also secured 42 approved U Visa and T Visa law enforcement certifications, opening the door for these survivors to apply for legal status and greater stability.
- $64,240 spent. Case Management Program. Our Case Management Program supported survivors in reporting crimes or receiving updates on their abuser's criminal cases on 36 occasions. We provided holistic wellness services on 69 occasions. Additionally, 31 survivors received emergency financial assistance to help them meet urgent needs during times of crisis.
- $1,730 spent. Outreach and Education Program. AIS provided informational trainings to Bay Area Turning Point, YMCA Trafficked Persons Assistance Program, ABA's ProBAR, Casa Mateo, and the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council's Title IX Committee. AIS formed community partnerships, including Bay Area Turning Point, Houston Area Women's Center, the Crisis Center in Matagorda and Wharton Counties, and Casa Mateo.
- $1,243 spent. Additional program expenses include $1243 in Research.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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