Oasis Legal Services

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Adam Chang

Phone

5106666687

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Oasis Legal Services, founded in 2017, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 198% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.0M, a strong 45% operating margin.

Mission

OASIS LEGAL SERVICES EMPOWERS LOW-INCOME LGBTQ+ IMMIGRANTS WHO HAVE SURVIVED VIOLENCE AND PERSECUTION DUE TO THEIR SEXUALITY, GENDER IDENTITY, AND/OR HIV STATUS BY INCREASING ACCESS TO QUALITY, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND SOCIAL SERVICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,174,443 Revenue: $204,173

Oasis' LGBTQ+ Asylum Program is the core of our work. In 2024, despite the continued delays in processing of asylum applications, Oasis screened over 350 LGBTQIA+ immigrants for asylum. We...

Oasis' LGBTQ+ Asylum Program is the core of our work. In 2024, despite the continued delays in processing of asylum applications, Oasis screened over 350 LGBTQIA+ immigrants for asylum. We represented 253 new asylum seekers and continued legal representation for the more than 900 asylum seekers whose cases are currently pending. 14 clients were granted asylum. Our case approval rate is 99%.

Program 2

Expenses: $233,148 Revenue: $70,356

Permanent residency is the next important step toward citizenship for those who win asylum. In 2024, Oasis assisted 48 new LGBTQ+ immigrants seeking lawful permanent residency. A total of 70 clients...

Program 3

Expenses: $208,504 Revenue: $46,344

Our naturalization program focuses on helping lawful permanent residents become citizens so that they can become full participants in our communities. In 2024, Oasis represented 66 new clients in...

Our naturalization program focuses on helping lawful permanent residents become citizens so that they can become full participants in our communities. In 2024, Oasis represented 66 new clients in their citizenship applications. A total of 62 clients became naturalized citizens in 2024. Our case approval rate is 99%.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,033,991

Program Service Revenue $324,073

Investment Income $13,826

Other Revenue $29,436

TOTAL REVENUE $4,401,326

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,909,229

Fundraising Expenses $490,020

Program Expenses $1,673,716

Other Expenses $508,161

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,417,390

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,401,326	$1,479,328	+2.0%
Expenses	$2,417,390	$1,820,122	+0.3%
Net Income	$1,983,936	$-340,794	-6.8%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$191,375

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Adam Chang	Executive Director	40.0	Officer	$179,677	$11,698	$191,375
Maria Elena Paniagua	ASYLUM PROGRAM DIRECTOR	40.0	Highest	$121,585	$11,235	$132,820
Leanne Brotsky	Director of Operations	40.0	Highest	$119,502	$11,645	$131,147
Rachel Kafele	DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM & ADVOCACY	40.0	Highest	$124,716	$3,174	$127,890
Rhina Ramos	Dir., Chair (Through 11/24)	3.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Raquel Aldana	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jena Lee	Dir., Treasurer (Through 4/24)	3.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Korab Zuka	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Allan Manzanares	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kimberly Meja-Cuellar	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lillian Turcios	Director (Through 10/24)	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel Brotsky	Director (Through 4/24)	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ryan Heman	Director, Chair	3.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Rebecca Gordon	Director, Treasurer	3.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Duc Le	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jensen Li	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jackie Rivas-Landaverde	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marcos Segura	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Julie Vue	Director	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jack Kornfield	Director (Through 2/24)	1.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kathy Schwarz	Secretary	1.0	Officer	$0	$0	$0

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	$4,401,326	$2,417,390	$2,896,726	$1,983,936
2023	$1,479,328	$1,820,122	$914,210	$-340,794
2022	$1,520,490	$1,788,902	$994,246	$-268,412
2021	$1,667,678	$1,292,257	$1,304,672	$375,421
2020	$1,448,979	$837,860	$976,337	$611,119
2019	$836,634	$801,979	$273,638	$34,655
2018	$606,895	$540,389	$214,831	$66,506