REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION & LEGAL SERVICES

EIN: 742436920 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Total Revenue
$32,647,654
Total Expenses
$35,153,580
Total Assets
$43,905,501
Net Assets
$41,121,330
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
ANNA FLORES
Phone
2102267722
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION & LEGAL SERVICES, founded in 1986, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $32.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

IN PURSUIT OF A COMPASSIONATE SOCIETY WHERE ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO MIGRATE AND HUMAN RIGHTS ARE GUARANTEED, RAICES DEFENDS THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES; EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES; AND ADVOCATES FOR LIBERTY AND JUSTICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $24,662,768 Revenue: $17,437,032

LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES: AS THE LARGEST IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY IN TEXAS, RAICES PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE AFFIRMATIVE AND REMOVAL DEFENSE LEGAL SUPPORT TO DETAINED...

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LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES: AS THE LARGEST IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES AGENCY IN TEXAS, RAICES PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE AFFIRMATIVE AND REMOVAL DEFENSE LEGAL SUPPORT TO DETAINED AND RELEASED IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE, AND ASYLUM-SEEKING PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRESENTATION FOR FAMILIES AND UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN IN SAN ANTONIO, AUSTIN, CORPUS CHRISTI, DALLAS-FORT WORTH, AND HOUSTON, AS WELL AS RURAL AREAS WITH HISTORICALLY LIMITED ACCESS TO COUNSEL. IN 2023, RAICES OVERSAW MORE THAN 12,600 ACTIVE CASES ON BEHALF OF NEARLY 6,000 INDIVIDUALS FROM OVER SIX DOZEN SOCIO-POLITICALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DESTABILIZED NATIONS ACROSS NORTH, CENTRAL, AND SOUTH AMERICA, THE CARIBBEAN, AFRICA, THE MIDDLE EAST, AND SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIA. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)RAICES ADDITIONALLY PROVIDED ACCESS TO WRAP-AROUND SOCIAL SERVICES CASE MANAGEMENT FOR UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN AND DETAINED POPULATIONS, INCLUDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR LEGAL FILING AND BOND FEES, SAFETY PLANNING, AND SCHOOL ENROLLMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,984,360

REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT: DEVELOPED BEGINNING IN 2017 WITH NATIONAL PARTNER USCRI FOR INDIVIDUALS CLASSIFIED AS REFUGEES, ASYLEES, CERTIFIED VICTIMS OF SEVERE FORMS OF TRAFFICKING, CUBAN AND HAITIAN...

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REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT: DEVELOPED BEGINNING IN 2017 WITH NATIONAL PARTNER USCRI FOR INDIVIDUALS CLASSIFIED AS REFUGEES, ASYLEES, CERTIFIED VICTIMS OF SEVERE FORMS OF TRAFFICKING, CUBAN AND HAITIAN ENTRANTS, CERTAIN AMERASIANS, AND SPECIAL IMMIGRANT VISA HOLDERS FROM IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN, RAICES' REFUGEE CLIENT SERVICES PROVIDE PATHWAYS FOR INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN TEXAS. IN 2023, RAICES INITIATED SERVICES FOR MORE THAN 1,300 NEW CLIENTS VIA INITIATIVES INCLUDING RECEPTION AND PLACEMENT, MATCHING GRANT, CASH AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, PREFERRED COMMUNITIES, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT SERVICES, REFUGEE HEALTH PROMOTION, AND PC GAPS.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,700,880

RIGHTS ADVOCACY: RAICES ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION PRIORITIES CENTER THE NEEDS OF IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE, AND ASYLUM-SEEKING PEOPLE AND FAMILIES AND PURSUE SYSTEMIC CHANGE WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT...

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RIGHTS ADVOCACY: RAICES ADVOCACY AND LITIGATION PRIORITIES CENTER THE NEEDS OF IMMIGRANT, REFUGEE, AND ASYLUM-SEEKING PEOPLE AND FAMILIES AND PURSUE SYSTEMIC CHANGE WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT PREJUDICIAL U.S. POLICIES AND PRACTICES WILL NOT ADVANCE UNLESS THE AMERICAN PEOPLE DEMAND IT. IN 2023, RAICES MAINTAINED ITS DEFENSE OF FAMILIES WRONGFULLY SEPARATED IN 2018 UNDER THE ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY; ADVOCATED VIGOROUSLY FOR THE HUMAN AND LEGAL RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WRONGFULLY DETAINED IN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IMMIGRATION PRISONS; AND SOUNDED THE ALARM ON THE THREAT TO ASYLUM NATIONALLY WITH LIBERTY: AT TIMES, A MULTI-CHANNEL DIGITAL CAMPAIGN ANCHORED BY A SEVEN-STORY-TALL BILLBOARD IN TIMES SQUARE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, RAICES INITIATED MORE THAN 43,400 ADVOCACY ACTIONS AND OVER 1,685 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER HOURS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,879,063
Program Service Revenue $15,654,873
Investment Income $331,559
Other Revenue $1,782,159
TOTAL REVENUE $32,647,654

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,274,204
Salaries & Benefits $24,294,695
Fundraising Expenses $2,419,414
Program Expenses $28,348,008
Other Expenses $6,584,681
TOTAL EXPENSES $35,153,580

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $32,647,654 $33,265,184 0.0%
Expenses $35,153,580 $34,312,397 +0.0%
Net Income $-2,505,926 $-1,047,213 +1.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
385
Volunteers
60

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$708,068
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
2
$496,240
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAYCI GIACCONE BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN WALVOORD TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES GARRIDO SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY DAVILA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLGA KAUFFMAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALMAN CHEEMA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN AGATHER CHAIR (ENDED FEB 2023) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOLORES K SCHROEDER CEO/PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$416,024 $18,233 $434,257
ANNA L FLORES CFO/COO 40.00
Officer
$257,918 $15,893 $273,811
KIM MATTHESON CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFI 40.00
Key Emp
$256,702 $16,600 $273,302
FAISAL AL-JUBURI CHIEF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS OFFICER 40.00
Key Emp
$209,549 $13,389 $222,938
JORGE RIVAS DIRECTOR OF VIDEO 40.00
Highest
$143,136 $10,839 $153,975
JAVIER HIDALGO LEGAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$124,566 $11,196 $135,762
FELIX VILLALOBOS LEGAL DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$122,065 $11,186 $133,251
MARIEN VELEZ ALCAIDE UNIT DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$108,909 $10,959 $119,868
THAIS R SILVA MARQUES COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$118,413 $10,888 $129,301
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $32,647,654 $35,153,580 $43,905,501 $-2,505,926
2022 $33,265,184 $34,219,784 $43,362,516 $-954,600
2022 $33,265,184 $34,312,397 $44,478,152 $-1,047,213
2021 $27,498,121 $32,091,127 $49,412,600 $-4,593,006
2021 $27,844,743 $31,886,100 $49,824,262 $-4,041,357
2020 $26,299,631 $35,642,641 $52,099,653 $-9,343,010
2019 $42,505,027 $32,571,841 $57,356,927 $9,933,186
2018 $56,263,200 $14,182,410 $47,100,571 $42,080,790
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