AL OTRO LADO
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AL OTRO LADO (AOL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative cross-border legal services to refugees, deportees, and other migrants, primarily in Tijuana, Mexico, and throughout Southern California. With an operating budget of $7 million and total revenue of $7.5 million, AOL focuses on uplifting immigrant communities by defending their rights against systemic injustices and facilitating family reunification. The organization has served tens of thousands of refugees and vulnerable populations since its inception in 2017, engaging partner organizations to deliver holistic, trauma-informed services.
Mission Statement
THE ORGANIZATION IS A BI-NATIONAL, DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION SERVING INDIGENT DEPORTEES, MIGRANTS, AND REFUGEES IN TIJUANA, MEXICO. THE BULK OF OUR SERVICES ARE IMMIGRATION-RELATED. HOWEVER, THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE ARE DIVERSE, SO WE ALSO COORDINATE WITH ATTORNEYS AND NON-LEGAL PROFESSIONALS IN A RANGE OF AREAS SUCH AS FAMILY LAW, LABOR LAW, CRIMINAL LAW (PARTICULARLY POST-CONVICTION RELIEF), AND EMPLOYMENT LAW. WE ALSO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH ASPECTS OF REUNIFICATION IN MEXICO WHEN IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED BY U.S. AUTHORITIES THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD TO LIVE WITH HIS OR HER PARENT IN MEXICO. WE WORK WITH NON-CUSTODIAL DEPORTED PARENTS TO ENSURE THEIR RIGHTS AS PARENTS ARE PROTECTED IN THE UNITED STATES FAMILY COURT SYSTEM.
Cause Areas
5
Law
Legal services
Employment
Human services
Immigrant services
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IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AL OTRO LADO’s budget?
In 2024, AL OTRO LADO reported an annual operating budget of around $7 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does AL OTRO LADO support?
AL OTRO LADO supports work in Law, Legal services, Employment, Human services, and Immigrant services.
Where does AL OTRO LADO operate?
AL OTRO LADO is headquartered in San Ysidro, CA.
Who funded AL OTRO LADO recently?
In 2025, AL OTRO LADO received grants from California Access to Justice Commission, AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, and BOOKEY FAMILY FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant AL OTRO LADO received in 2024?
The largest grant to AL OTRO LADO in 2024 exceeds $830 thousand.
What is AL OTRO LADO’s reliance on government grants?
AL OTRO LADO relied on government grants for more than 90% of their total revenue in 2024.