EIN 27-2577567

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
45
State
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta protects and promotes the civil and human rights of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders in Georgia and the Southeast through policy advocacy, legal services, organizing & civic. They provide a range of free and low cost immigration legal services to refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, and migrants in Georgia. They host an Advocacy Day for the largest gathering of the Asian American community, business, and faith leaders at our state capitol every year to push for policy change during legislative sessions.
Also known as...
Asian American Legal Advocacy Center; Aalac
Total revenues
$5,150,227
2023
Total expenses
$6,483,749
2023
Total assets
$11,052,264
2023
Num. employees
45
2023

Program areas at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta

Civic Engagement and organizingCEO works with community partner organizations to make sure Georgia's Asian American and immigrant communities have all of the in-language information support they need to register and vote successfully. They do election protection and organizing to build a strong community that mobilizes for immigrant rights, racial justice and more through political education and leadership development.
Policy Advocacy Every year we host an Advocacy Day for the largest gathering of the Asian American community, business, and faith leaders at ouR state capitol. Our work is immensely important during the legislative session because we are one of the only groupsthat has a regular presence at the State Capitol each year. We work collaboratively with other immigrant and civil rights groups to make sure that we stand united and work on issues that impact people of color.
Legal Services Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta provides a range of free and low cost immigration legal services to refugees, asylum seekers, immigrants, and migrants in Georgia. Our multilingual staff provides immigration legal services to help eligible persons and their families obtain legal status and citizenship and provides legal representation in removal proceedings. In addition, the Legal Services Program collaborates with various community partners and immigrant rights organizations to hold free legal workshops and community education programs in Georgia.

Grants made by Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Asian American VoiceSee Part Iv$76,000
Casa de AmistadSee Part Iv$55,000
Women Watch AfrikaSee Part Iv$18,000
...and 14 more grants made

Who funds Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Community Foundation for Greater AtlantaHuman Services$950,000
Telescope FundGeneral Support$700,000
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Civic Participation$529,825
...and 30 more grants received totalling $5,235,238

Financials for Asian Americans Advancing Justice Atlanta

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,843,599
Program services$63,530
Investment income and dividends$206,487
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$17,100
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$19,511
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$5,150,227

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Data update history
May 24, 2025
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $950,000 from The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $700,000 from Telescope Fund
November 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Georgia Alliance Education Fund
August 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsCivil rights and social justice organizationsEthnic centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHuman rightsCrime and lawVoting rights
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5680 Oakbrook Pkwy 148
Norcross, GA 30093
Metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA
County
Gwinnett County, GA
Website URL
advancingjustice-atlanta.org/ 
Phone
(404) 585-8446
IRS details
EIN
27-2577567
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
R20: Civil Rights, Advocacy for Specific Groups
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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