2026-08-12T13:42:27-05:00 2025-09-30 331374517 PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES ADVISORY LLC 500 MAMARONECK AVENUE SUITE 301 HARRISON NY 105281633 990 2024-10-01 831769970 NEW AMERICAN LEADERS ACTION FUND INC NEWA 3475880048 530 7TH AVENUE FLOOR M1 NEW YORK NY 10018 GHIDA DAGHER CEO & PRESIDENT 3475880048 2026-08-12 1 1 MELISSA MODELSON P01603524 9143818900 2026-08-11 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z GHIDA DAGHER 530 7TH AVENUE FLOOR M1 NEW YORK NY 10018 19159 0 X WWW.NALAF.ORG X 2018 DE DEDICATED TO LEADERSHIP FOR FIRST AND SECOND GENERATION AMERICANS IN CIVIC LIFE. 6 5 0 7 0 0 1115240 19159 0 0 0 0 0 0 1115240 19159 0 0 0 0 110821 0 0 0 2631 31980 204488 142801 204488 972439 -185329 861877 691275 39773 54500 822104 636775 X NEW AMERICAN LEADERS ACTION FUND EMPOWERS AND SUPPORTS NEW AMERICANS WHO ARE READY TO LEAD, LEVERAGING RESEARCH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO BREAK BARRIERS AND STRENGTHEN OUR DEMOCRACY. 0 0 55422 0 0 RESEARCH AND NARRATIVE CHANGE:NEW AMERICAN LEADERS ACTION FUND ("NALAF") AIMS TO BE A NATIONAL THOUGHT LEADER PRODUCING GROUNDBREAKING, ORIGINAL RESEARCH ON THE NEW AMERICAN EXPERIENCE AS CANDIDATES, OFFICEHOLDERS, AND VOTERS. OUR WORK STARTS WITH DATA AND RESEARCH. AS WE UNCOVER THE TRENDS, BARRIERS, AND BREAKTHROUGHS SHAPING NEW AMERICAN CIVIC LEADERSHIP, WE USE STRATEGIC STORYTELLING TO SHIFT PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND RESHAPE NARRATIVES ABOUT WHO LEADS AND WHY IT MATTERS. THROUGH TOOLS LIKE THE NEW AMERICAN CANDIDATE DATABASE (NACD) AND OUR STATE OF PAY REPORT, WE DON'T JUST TRACK WHO'S RUNNING WE INFORM HOW THE PEOPLE UNDERSTAND REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY AND ARE WORKING TO CHANGE.THIS RESEARCH IS NOT JUST INFORMATIVE - IT IS FOUNDATIONAL. IT DIRECTLY SHAPES THE GEOGRAPHIES AND CANDIDATES WE PRIORITIZE FOR ENDORSEMENT, THE NARRATIVES WE CHALLENGE OR AMPLIFY, AND THE COMMUNITY AND VOTER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES WE DESIGN. IN SHORT, IT MAKES OUR STRATEGY INTENTIONAL, DATA-DRIVEN, AND ALIGNED WITH THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. 51926 0 0 ENDORSEMENTS AND CANDIDATE SUPPORT:AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF INCREASINGLY COMPETITIVE RACES, NALAF STEPS IN TO ENDORSE AND AMPLIFY NEW AMERICAN CANDIDATES PROVIDING MEANINGFUL ELECTORAL ENDORSEMENTS, COACHING, AND STRATEGIC CONNECTIONS THAT EQUIP THEM WITH THE TOOLS AND NETWORKS NEEDED TO WIN. WE AIM TO ENDORSE EARLY IN THE CYCLE, PROVIDING CANDIDATES WITH CRITICAL VISIBILITY, STRATEGIC GUIDANCE, AND A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION TO LEND LEGITIMACY TO THEIR CANDIDACIES THAT THEY MAY LACK IN TRADITIONAL POLITICAL SPACES. WE ENDORSE CANDIDATES WITH A DEMONSTRATED DEDICATION TO BEING PRO-DEMOCRACY AND PRO-IMMIGRANT. CANDIDATES MUST BE COMMITTED TO FURTHERING INCLUSIVE POLICIES AND TURNING OUT A DIVERSE COALITION OF VOTERS.BEYOND ENDORSEMENTS, WE PROVIDE CAMPAIGN SKILLS WEBINARS, REFERRALS TO TRUSTED CONSULTANTS, AND INTRODUCTIONS TO ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS. OVER SIX YEARS OF ENDORSEMENTS WORK, WE'VE SEEN THAT VALUES-ALIGNED SUPPORT ESPECIALLY WHEN PAIRED WITH STRATEGIC AMPLIFICATION CAN SIGNIFICANTLY IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR FIRST-TIME CANDIDATES. IN 2024, NALAF-ENDORSED CANDIDATES EARNED A 61% WIN RATE, DEMONSTRATING THE POWER OF TARGETED SUPPORT IN HELPING NEW AMERICAN LEADERS WIN TOUGH RACES AND BUILD LASTING POLITICAL POWER.THESE CHAMPIONS NOT ONLY SHAKE UP POLITICS AS USUAL; THEY SERVE ON THE FRONTLINES FOR OUR COMMUNITIES, BRINGING RESOURCES TO UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS AND CALLING OUT SYSTEMIC INJUSTICES. WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT THESE TRAILBLAZING LEADERS ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL AND BEYOND. 45698 0 0 COMMUNITY AND VOTER ENGAGEMENT:OUR WORK IS STRENGTHENED BY OUR DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH NEW AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES ARE HEARD, EMPOWERED, AND MOBILIZED. WE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT TARGETED COMMUNITY AND VOTER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES THAT STRENGTHEN OUR DEMOCRACY. THESE PROGRAMS REFLECT OUR COMMITMENT TO EXPANDING THE ELECTORATE AND ENSURING IMMIGRANT VOICES SHAPE POLICY OUTCOMES AT EVERY LEVEL OF GOVERNMENT. 153046 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 CA CO NY X SAMANTHA PEDREIRO 3475880048 530 7TH AVENUE FLOOR M1 NEW YORK NY 10018 GHIDA DAGHER CEO & PRESIDENT 5.00 X X 24506 0 0 RANIA BATRICE BOARD CHAIR (THRU OCT 2024) 0.50 X X 0 0 0 MARIA JAVIER BOARD CHAIR 0.50 X X 0 0 0 CAROLYN SAUVAGE-MAR SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 ROSS MORALES ROCKETTO TREASURER 0.50 X X 0 0 0 DAVID SANCHEZ DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 IANTHE METZGER DIRECTOR 0.50 X 0 0 0 SAMANTHA PEDREIRO COO 5.00 X 16433 0 0 40939 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 19159 19159 19159 0 0 0 X 1548 1548 24293 24293 45690 45690 8892 753 8139 1708 108 1600 270 100 170 2328 1375 953 833 833 ALLOCATED SALARIES 118926 105020 11275 2631 204488 153046 48811 2631 365928 488775 493449 200000 2500 0 2500 2500 861877 691275 100 28800 39673 25700 39773 54500 X 290029 104700 532075 532075 822104 636775 861877 691275 -185329 0 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 54249 54249 54249 0 PART I-A, LINE 1: NALAF ACTIVELY SUPPORTS COMPELLING LOCAL LEADERS, PARTICULARLY OVERLOOKED FIRST-TIME CANDIDATES AND WOMEN, WHO ADVOCATE FOR DEMOCRATIC AND IMMIGRATION REFORMS AT STATE AND MUNICIPAL LEVELS. WE AMPLIFY THESE LEADERS THROUGH EARNED MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, EMAIL NEWSLETTERS, AND SOCIAL MEDIA, CONNECTING THEM WITH ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE FURTHER RESOURCES. ADDITIONALLY, NALAF OFFERS A CAREFULLY SELECTED LIST OF CONSULTANTS AND RESOURCES ALIGNED WITH OUR VALUES. TO FURTHER AID THESE LEADERS, NALAF CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS ON BUILDING CAMPAIGNS, FUNDRAISING, AND RELATIONAL ORGANIZING, TAILORED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE NEW AMERICAN COMMUNITIES. 2500 2500 2500 DUE TO AFFILIATE 25600 OTHER LIABLITY 100 25700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GHIDA DAGHER CEO & PRESIDENT 24506 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24506 0 0 0 SAMANTHA PEDREIRO COO 16433 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16433 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 3 THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO & PRESIDENT AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER ARE EMPLOYEES OF ITS AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION, NEW AMERICAN LEADERS ("NAL"). THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF NAL USES THE FORM 990 OF OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP DETERMINE THE CEO & PRESIDENT'S AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER'S ANNUAL COMPENSATION ALONG WITH NONPROFIT INDUSTRY REPORTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE CEO & PRESIDENT AND A COMPLETE COPY IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE BOARD MUST SUBMIT ANY COMMENTS WITHIN A DESIGNATED TIMEFRAME BEFORE THE 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THROUGH ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS COMPLETED BY DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD-DELEGATED AUTHORITY, THE TOP MANAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL OFFICIALS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THESE INDIVIDUALS MUST DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL FINANCIAL INTERESTS, FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, OR OTHER RELATIONSHIPS THAT COULD CREATE A CONFLICT. WHEN A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, THE BOARD REVIEWS THE RELEVANT FACTS AND DETERMINES WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS. THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE CONFLICT MAY PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE BOARD BUT RECUSES THEMSELVES FROM ALL RELATED DELIBERATIONS AND VOTING. THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION IS FAIR, REASONABLE, AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND THE REVIEW AND DECISION ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN ADDITION, THE FORM 990 AS WELL AS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, AND BYLAWS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 15,690. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,690. NON-POLITICAL VOTER ENGAGEMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 30,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 30,000.