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Central American Legal Assistance

Assist latin americans with various applications for immigration benefits.

Human Services Brooklyn, NY EIN 112859151 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Central American Legal Assistance

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Founded
Headquarters
Brooklyn, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P84Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Mission

Assist latin americans with various applications for immigration benefits.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P84Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.17%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Central American Legal Assistance is a registered human services nonprofit based in Brooklyn, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 112859151. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Central American Legal Assistance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Central American Legal Assistance is located in Brooklyn, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.

Based on official tax filings, Central American Legal Assistance has $2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Central American Legal Assistance is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Central American Legal Assistance. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Central American Legal Assistance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Central American Legal Assistance profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Assist latin americans with various applications for immigration benefits. Central American Legal Assistance is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Central American Legal Assistance's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Central American Legal Assistance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Central American Legal Assistance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 112859151, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

HE
Heather Axford
Director

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anne I••••
TREASURER
AN
Anne P•••••••
Director
CH
Christina P••••• C•••••••
MEMBER
EL
Elizabeth P•••
MEMBER
EL
Ellen W••••••
MEMBER
HA
Harry G S•••••• I•
SECRETARY
HE
Heather A•••••
Director
JE
Jeffrey C••••
MEMBER
JO
Jose L••• R•••
MEMBER
JO
Jose R••••
MEMBER
KR
Kristi D••••••
MEMBER
LI
Lisa R••••• S•••••
CHAIR AND PR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Central American Legal Assistance This page 76 $2.0 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Central American Legal Assistance

What is Central American Legal Assistance?
Central American Legal Assistance is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Brooklyn, United States. Assist latin americans with various applications for immigration benefits.
When was Central American Legal Assistance founded?
Central American Legal Assistance was founded in 1987.
Who leads Central American Legal Assistance?
Heather Axford serves as Director.
Where is Central American Legal Assistance located?
Headquartered in Brooklyn, United States.
What is Central American Legal Assistance's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Central American Legal Assistance trustworthy?
Central American Legal Assistance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Central American Legal Assistance's registration number?
IRS EIN: 112859151.
What is Central American Legal Assistance's website?
http://www.centralamericanlegal.info