Al Otro Lado
Al Otro Lado (AOL) provides innovative cross-border legal services to refugees, deportees, and other migrantsin tijuana, mexico and throughout throughout the U.S., with a focus on southern California. AOL's mission is to uplift immigrant communities by defending the rights of migrants against systemic injustices in the legal system and fighting for all families that have been torn apart by unjust immigration laws. AOL has represented clients in immigration proceedings since 2017, with a focus on indigent, hard-to reach, underserved, and exceptionally vulnerable populations. AOL has been a leading organization working on family reunification and provides representation and case management services to separated families in central America and reunified families residing throughout the U.S. AOL has also served tens of thousands of refugees in baja California and other us-mexico border regions. AOL provides holistic, trauma-informed services, engaging partner organizations, and thousands
Al Otro Lado at a glance
In short: Al Otro Lado gave $152K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $152,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $21,714
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,750,820
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Al Otro Lado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Border Kindness ($30K). Together the top 7 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $187K (2020). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $152K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Border Kindness San Ysidro, CA | — | $30,000 |
| Borderline Crisis Center San Ysidro, CA | — | $30,000 |
| Colectivo De Hombres Trans San Ysidro, CA | — | $30,000 |
| Espacio Migrante San Ysidro, CA | — | $25,000 |
| Derechos Humanos Integrales San Ysidro, CA | — | $15,000 |
| La Casita De Union Trans San Ysidro, CA | — | $12,000 |
| Refugee Health Aliance San Ysidro, CA | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,750,820 | $7,512,040 | $7,194,039 | $152,000 | 7 | $33,705 |
| 2023 | $2,544,932 | $3,851,990 | $6,246,678 | — | — | $51,825 |
| 2022 | $4,895,933 | $7,024,115 | $4,428,640 | — | — | $-9,223 |
| 2021 | $2,128,755 | $3,318,905 | $3,906,178 | $40,000 | Total only | $116,248 |
| 2020 | $2,844,790 | $4,113,453 | $3,929,199 | $187,286 | 5 | $11,107 |
| 2019 | $2,621,340 | $3,736,289 | $2,927,650 | $158,457 | 2 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Al Otro Lado
Based on IRS filings
Al Otro Lado is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Ysidro, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $152K. Net investment income was $34K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Al Otro Lado is led by Erika Pinheiro, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 4 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erika Pinheiro
Executive Director
Litigation Director → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$90K (2019) → $163K (2024)
Angie Junck
Board Chair
Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Ramos
Director
Border Rights Project Director → Project Direcyor, 2023
Project Direcyor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$90K (2021) → $134K (2024)
Leilanie Coronel
Director
Human Resources Director → Operations Director, 2023
Operations Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$95K (2022) → $124K (2024)
Soraya Vazquez
Director
Deputy Director Mx → Legal Director, 2023
Legal Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$100K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Karl Yn Kurichety
Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$148K (2024)
Douglas Hewlet
Member
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugo Gonzalez
Treasurer
Treasurer → Board of Directors, 2023
Board of Directors → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Volberding
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Portia Karegeya
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Cheng
Board Member
Board of Directors → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Nora Phillips (2019–2023) — Former Officer
- Former: Karlyn Kurichety (2022–2023) — Legal Director
- Former: Douglas Hewlett Jr. (2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Jacqueline Dan (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $163K, to Erika Pinheiro (Executive Dir.). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Al Otro Lado
How much does Al Otro Lado give each year?
Al Otro Lado gave $152K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Al Otro Lado's typical grant size?
Al Otro Lado's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $21,714, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Al Otro Lado give grants?
Al Otro Lado gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Ysidro, CA (7 grants).
Who are Al Otro Lado's largest grantees?
Al Otro Lado's largest 2024 grantees include Border Kindness ($30,000), Borderline Crisis Center ($30,000) and Colectivo De Hombres Trans ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Al Otro Lado?
Al Otro Lado reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.5M.
What is Al Otro Lado?
Al Otro Lado is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Ysidro, CA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Al Otro Lado's EIN?
Al Otro Lado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2910078. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Al Otro Lado funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/al-otro-lado-morg_46f9cb4a601b400681eb9cebe172edf7
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