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New York Justice for Our Neighbors Inc

EIN 84-2948798 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

NEW YORK JUSTICE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS WELCOMES IMMIGRANTS INTO OUR COMMUNITIES WITH COMPASSION, DIGNITY, AND LOVE BY PROVIDING FREE HIGH-QUALITY IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE IMMIGRANTS, EDUCATION TO COMMUNITIES OF FAITH AND PUBLIC ABOUT THE

Income
$701,695
Spending
$636,436
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
17
Volunteers
23
Highest pay
$90,598, managing attorney

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: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

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

  • 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, 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)
  1. $335,403 spent. ILJNY provided free, high-quality immigration legal services for low-income and vulnerable immigrants through church-based legal clinics located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Hicksville. These clinics are hosted inside trusted congregational spaces, allowing clients to seek help in familiar and welcoming settings. At each clinic, staff and volunteer attorneys conducted legal intakes and provided consultations to individuals and families navigating complex immigration processes. In the past year, ILJNY served more than 250 clients and supported over 1,200 active cases involving asylum, citizenship, work authorization, and family reunification.
  2. $72,148 spent. ILJNY was one of three sites selected within the ILJ Network to participate in the national Leading with Welcome program, funded by the United Methodist Committee on Relief and coordinated by Church World Service. In 2024, ILJNY provided legal advice, counsel, and in some cases full representation for asylum seekers newly relocated to New York and New Jersey. Through this program, ILJNY partnered with Church World Service to pair case management and social services with legal representation for individuals in affirmative asylum and defensive immigration proceedings. Clients included people fleeing persecution and violence who required urgent legal protection to stabilize their lives and remain with their families in the United States. By participating in Leading with Welcome, ILJNY addressed a critical gap in the asylum system at a time of heightened need.
  3. $46,250 spent. ILJNY provided community education and outreach programs designed to equip immigrants with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate complex legal processes. ILJNY provided Know Your Rights presentations and legal information sessions at the Church of St. Paul and; St. Andrew United Methodist in Manhattan, where newly arrived migrants participated in group workshops and one-on-one legal consultations. These sessions helped individuals understand requirements such as ICE check-ins, how to change venue to New York immigration court, and the steps for filing asylum or work authorization applications. In addition, ILJNY collaborated with community partners to extend outreach in other spaces, including public venues where immigrant workers and families gather. These efforts ensured that vulnerable populations had access to accurate legal information and guidance.
  4. DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION (CONTINUED): IMMIGRATION SYSTEM, AND ADVOCACY FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS.

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

  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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for churches. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

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

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 October 1974.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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