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Alliance of Idaho Inc

EIN 85-2965458 · Hailey, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 36% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

The Alliance of Idaho is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides low-cost immigration legal services for families in Blaine County and the surrounding communities. We advocate alongside our immigrant neighbors, coworkers, and friends for their dignity and a prosperous future.

Income
$277,835
Spending
$235,163
Spent on programs
36%
Reserves
29 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
8
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$23,833, executive director

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: 70 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    36% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 29 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 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 (4)
  1. $51,391 spent. Pro SE: Through our Pro SE Program, The Alliance helps individuals seeking asylum, submitting motions, and applying for work permits complete, translate, and submit their applications. While we do not provide legal representation in these cases, we offer guidance and support throughout the application process to help ensure people can tell their story clearly and meet critical deadlines.During the October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 short-year, the Pro SE program assisted individuals in securing 51 work permits, filing 11 asylum applications, and 23 motions.
  2. $17,130 spent. Hazte Valer: Initial consultation program: Hazte Valer means assert yourself or make yourself matter. Through "hazte valer," our immigration attorney offers hour-long initial consultations to anyone who has immigration questions or needs help or a second opinion. During the October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025 short-year, the Hazte Valer program provided 59 of these consultations.
  3. $12,847 spent. Wood River Asylum Project (WRAP): The Alliance is the only non-profit in Blaine County that takes on asylum cases due to their complicated and time-consuming nature. Through WRAP, The Alliance offers clients access to low-bono and pro-bono legal services at a radically reduced rate based on income. The right to seek asylum is guaranteed by the constitution, by U.S. statutory law, and by our treaty obligations.
  4. $4,283 spent. Project Solo: special immigrant juvenile status program: special immigrant juvenile status (SIJS) is an immigration classification designed to protect immigrants under the age of 21 who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents a situation that is common in Blaine County. SIJS requires that immigration attorneys expand their practices to include representing their child clients in both family/state court and immigration court. Project Solo empowers and shelters this precarious group of children by helping them obtain legal permanent residence in the United States. 1 SJIS case was undertaken through Project Solo in the October 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 short year.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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