2025-10-10T17:35:38-04:00 2024-12-31 MILLER KAPLAN ARASE LLP 595 MARKET ST STE 920 SAN FRANCISCO CA 941052814 990 2024-01-01 820696739 Oasis Legal Services % LEANNE BROTSKY OASI 5106666687 1900 Addison St Ste 100 Berkeley CA 94704 Adam Chang Executive Director 5106666687 2025-10-09 true true Kelly Pollard P02471751 4159563600 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Adam Chang 1900 Addison St Ste 100 Berkeley CA 94704 4410470 false X www.oasislegalservices.org X 2017 CA See Schedule O 11 11 25 94 0 0 1138266 4033991 349884 324073 160 13826 -8982 29436 1479328 4401326 50 0 0 0 1429104 1909229 0 0 490020 390968 508161 1820122 2417390 -340794 1983936 914210 2896726 334909 333489 579301 2563237 X SEE SCHEDULE O false false 1174443 204173 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%. 233148 70356 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 were granted residency in 2024. Our case approval rate is 99%. 208504 46344 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. 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THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. ANNUAL CELEBRAT 64114 59564 4550 1800 600 1915 560 PUZZLE PALOOZA 11082 6507 4575 315 931 2 7549 5662 1887 917 1406 700 82745 71733 11012 2717 2321 1915 2191 9144 1868 X false false false false false false false false false Adam Chang Executive Director 179677 0 0 0 0 0 3392 0 8306 0 191375 0 X 1 35000 FAIR MARKET VALUE X Raffle 18 37194 FAIR MARKET VALUE X Auction Items 2 4570 FAIR MARKET VALUE X Giveaways 10 1846 FAIR MARKET VALUE false false false FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION 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. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES DESCRIPTION: Oasis focuses primarily on legal services including affirmative asylum, deportation defense, green cards, family petitions, and citizenship. However, we do provide additional services to the community through our integrated legal and social service model. Our Social Services Program supports clients with mental health care, HIV testing and treatment, insurance navigation, job training, and housing support. Our Pro Bono Program engages law firm partnerships to support case preparation. Our Training & Advocacy Program provides technical assistance to immigration providers and allows Oasis to engage in coalition building. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2 - BUSINESS OR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ETC: DANIEL BROTSKY, A BOARD DIRECTOR THROUGH APRIL 2024, 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.