2024-07-02T16:23:16-05:00 2023-12-31 MILLER KAPLAN ARASE LLP 595 MARKET ST STE 920 SAN FRANCISCO CA 941052814 990 2023-01-01 820696739 Oasis Legal Services % LEANNE BROTSKY OASI 5106666687 1900 Addison St Ste 100 Berkeley CA 94704 Adam Chang Executive Director 5106666687 2024-07-01 true Adam Chang 999009999 true Kelly Pollard P02471751 4159563600 2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Adam Chang 1900 Addison St Ste 100 Berkeley CA 94704 1500716 false X www.oasislegalservices.org X 2017 CA See Schedule O 9 9 25 40 0 0 1128680 1138266 338124 349884 258 160 53428 -8982 1520490 1479328 100 50 0 0 1334841 1429104 0 0 236250 453961 390968 1788902 1820122 -268412 -340794 994246 914210 49288 334909 944958 579301 X SEE SCHEDULE O false false 914069 202963 Oasis's LGBTQIA+ Asylum Program is the core of our work. In 2023, despite the continued delays in processing of asylum applications, Oasis screened over 300 LGBTQIA+ immigrants for asylum. We represented 177 new asylum seekers and continued legal representation for the more than 900 asylum seekers whose cases are currently pending. 6 clients were granted asylum. The remaining cases are still pending. Our case approval rate is 99%. 201541 82459 Permanent residency is the next important step toward citizenship for those who win asylum. In 2023 Oasis assisted 71 new LGBTQ+ immigrants seeking Lawful Permanent Residency. A total of 189 Oasis clients were granted residency in 2023. The remaining cases are still pending. Our case approval rate is 99%. 158754 52125 Our naturalization program focuses on helping lawful permanent residents become citizens so that they can become full participants in our communities. In 2023 Oasis represented 50 new clients in their citizenship applications. A total of 35 Oasis clients became naturalized citizens in 2023. The remaining cases are still pending. 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Director 40.0 0.0 X 10913 0 218 Rhina Ramos Director, Chair 3.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Raquel Aldana Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jack Kornfield Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jena Lee Director, Treasurer 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Gerson Pineda Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Ann Schnuer Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Korab Zuka Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Allan Manzanares Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Kimberly Meja-Cuellar Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Lillian Turcios Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Daniel Brotsky Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Kathy Schwarz Secretary 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 491819 0 29250 4 false false false 0 66198 389367 682701 129629 1138266 LEGAL SERVICES 541100 349884 349884 0 0 349884 160 0 0 160 0 0 0 0 0 0 8625 66198 21388 -12763 0 -12763 0 0 0 0 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 3781 0 0 3781 3781 1479328 349884 0 -8822 50 50 0 0 0 403180 210155 79753 113272 0 801962 634250 111763 55949 17070 14084 2247 739 111369 77366 25900 8103 95523 66559 15651 13313 0 3920 0 3920 0 21054 577 20477 0 0 0 0 18362 16298 25 2039 8900 616 8130 154 21673 14321 2139 5213 22405 17179 2295 2931 0 165593 132447 11825 21321 2630 2323 215 92 0 3306 920 551 1835 0 0 0 28694 18104 9504 1086 PROGRAM FEES & SUPPLIES 40208 40032 40 136 TAXES, LICENSES & FEES 7604 6645 959 0 DEPRECIATION 8626 6808 869 949 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 37993 26314 2561 9118 1820122 1285048 298824 236250 410949 214919 405096 207778 0 0 142262 202744 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15194 13968 35752 28823 12205 6929 2600 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5940 267872 994246 914210 11409 55739 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37879 279170 49288 334909 X 264588 75716 680370 503585 944958 579301 994246 914210 -340794 -24863 X false true X true false X 518936 950174 1264181 1128680 1138266 5000237 0 0 518936 950174 1264181 1128680 1138266 5000237 2207553 2792684 59 75221 253 258 160 75951 0 0 0 39483 25211 8625 73319 5149507 0.54232 0.88091 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 35752 28823 6929 6929 SECURITY DEPOSIT 1640 EMPLOYEE ADVANCE 500 RIGHT OF USE LEASE ASSET 265732 267872 0 LEASE OBLIGATIONS 279170 279170 X 1473023 1473023 6305 6305 1479328 1813817 1813817 6305 6305 1820122 PART X, LINE 2: ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN A TAX POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY A TAX AUTHORITY. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. PART XI, LINE 4B AND PART XII, LINE 4B: Reconciliation of Special events to financial statements. ANNUAL CELEBRAT 74823 66198 8625 4649 3860 12776 103 0 74823 66198 8625 4649 3860 12776 103 21388 -12763 X 1 120407 FAIR MARKET VALUE X Office Equipment 1 167 FAIR MARKET VALUE X Auction Items 2 4649 FAIR MARKET VALUE X Giveaways 17 4406 FAIR MARKET VALUE false false false FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION MISSION: OASIS LEGAL SERVICES PROUDLY PROVIDES QUALITY LEGAL IMMIGRATION SERVICES TO UNDER-REPRESENTED LOW-INCOME GROUPS WITH A FOCUS ON LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITIES. BY ACKNOWLEDGING, RESPECTING, AND HONORING THEIR STRUGGLES, WE EMPOWER IMMIGRANTS SO THAT DIGNITY GROWS AND INTEGRITY BLOOMS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES DESCRIPTION: OASIS FOCUSES LARGELY ON AFFIRMATIVE ASYLUM AND CONTINUITY SERVICES SUCH AS ASYLEE RELATIVE PETITIONS, RESIDENCY, AND CITIZENSHIP. WE DO PERIODICALLY PROVIDE OTHER IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES TO THE LGBTQIA+ COMMUNITY AS WELL. THESE SERVICES HAVE INCLUDED fianc PETITIONS, FAMILY PETITIONS, TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS, TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, APPLICATIONS UNDER THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT, DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS, AND OTHER IMMIGRATION SERVICES. OASIS PROVIDES HOLISTIC CLIENT SUPPORT SERVICES TO OUR CLIENTS AS WELL AS DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS OUR CLIENTS THROUGH THE DIFFICULT PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR ASYLUM AND CONNECTS THEM TO THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND LEGAL SUPPORT THEY NEED THROUGHOUT THEIR CASE AND ONCE THEY ARE GRANTED LEGAL STATUS. SOME OF THE SERVICES THAT WE CONNECT OUR CLIENTS TO ARE: NEWCOMER PROGRAMS FOR ASYLEES AND REFUGEES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORT GROUPS, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE, EMERGENCY HOUSING, CASH ASSISTANCE, JOB TRAINING, AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2 - BUSINESS OR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ETC: DANIEL BROTSKY, A BOARD DIRECTOR IN 2023, IS THE FATHER OF LEANNE BROTSKY, THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THERE WERE NO MATTERS BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD DIRECTLY RELATED TO HER ROLE OR COMPENSATION, SO NO CONFLICTS AROSE. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B - FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS: THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH THE PAID PREPARER. THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS SHARED WITH THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C - EXPLANATION OF MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS: OASIS SHARES THE CONFLICTS POLICY WITH ALL NEW DIRECTORS THAT JOIN THE BOARD AND REGULARLY CHECK IN WITH BOARD MEMBERS ABOUT ANY CONFLICTS THAT MAY ARISE DURING THEIR TENURE. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A - COMPENSATION REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS - CEO & TOP MANAGEMENT: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADAM RYAN CHANG'S SALARY WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THEY USED CONTEMPORANEOUS INFORMATION ABOUT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PAY FOR SIMILAR SIZED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 - OTHER ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE: THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR OASIS LEGAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REASONABLE REQUEST.