2024-10-22T12:19:22-07:00 2022-12-31 990 2022-01-01 833016421 AMERICANS AGAINST LANGUAGE BARRIERS AMER 7737802824 1 East Erie Street Suite 525-4588 Chicago IL 60611 Kevin Thakkar Board Member 8479777428 2024-10-22 1 2022 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Kevin Thakkar 103 S Bartlett Road Streamwood IL 60107 460883 0 X www.AALB.org X 2018 IL Americans Against Language Barriers (AALB) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals with language barriers by enhancing their access to essential services. 3 2 0 14 0 0 470 888 314614 459995 0 0 0 0 315084 460883 0 0 0 0 22352 40287 0 0 0 232876 318588 255228 358875 59856 102008 70956 172964 0 0 70956 172964 To ensure that individuals with Limited English proficiency and Deaf individuals are not limited in their quality of life by addressing linguistic and communication barriers to access essential services. 0 0 342396 0 459995 AALB provided comprehensive medical interpreter training, offering both accredited continuing education and introductory training. Our programs are designed to equip interpreters with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality interpretation services in medical settings. The training is recognized by national certification bodies, ensuring that participants are fully prepared to meet professional standards and contribute to improved healthcare outcomes for individuals with language barriers. 0 0 0 342396 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 X 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 IL X Kevin Thakkar 8479777428 1 East Erie Street Suite 525-4588 Chicago IL 60611 Kevin Thakkar Board Director and Executive Director 60 0 X X 43625 0 0 Hetvi Patel Board Director 2 0 X 0 0 0 Kaveri Shah Board Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 43625 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 888 0 888 459995 459995 0 0 459995 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 460883 459995 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40287 36258 4029 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 122549 114359 8190 0 144671 144671 0 0 3342 2812 530 0 10376 10019 357 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14886 13635 1251 0 0 0 0 0 6851 4941 1910 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Transaction Fees (PayPal, Stripe, Givebutter) 12134 12134 0 0 Miscellaneous Expenses 388 176 212 0 Chargebacks 2376 2376 0 0 Training Accreditation Fees 1015 1015 0 0 358875 342396 16479 0 70956 172964 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 70956 172964 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 70956 172964 70956 172964 70956 172964 102008 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 470 888 1358 0 0 0 314613 459995 774608 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 315083 460883 775966 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 775966 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 315083 460883 775966 X Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A complete copy of the Form 990 was emailed to all board directors prior to filing. Board directors were given the opportunity to review the form and provide any feedback or comments. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The organization's process for determining the compensation of the Executive Director, the only employee, included a review and approval by independent members of the board of directors. The board used comparability data from similar organizations in terms of size and budget to ensure the compensation was in line with industry standards. Additionally, the financial health of the organization was assessed to confirm that the compensation was sustainable. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Individuals can email or call the organization to request these documents, and they are provided in a timely manner. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g $114,359 of expenses were dedicated to hiring contractors to provide professional medical interpreter training, including trainers, teaching assistants, language proficiency test graders, and more. $8,190 of expenses were dedicated towards compensation for an administrative assistant. As stated in the Tax Year 2021 filing: Our young nonprofit experienced unprecedented growth in 2021, significantly expanding our programs and financial activity beyond the Form 990-N threshold. With limited resources and staff, we diligently sought to understand our evolving tax obligations during this challenging transition. We exercised ordinary business care by engaging a volunteer consultant with financial expertise to guide us. Unfortunately, this consultant misinterpreted the Form 990 filing frequency, incorrectly advising that filing every three years was sufficient to maintain our 501(c)(3) status. Given our previous compliance record and good faith efforts to seek guidance, we trusted this advice. The rapid expansion of our services, coupled with our reliance on volunteer expertise, contributed to this oversight. Upon discovering our error, we took swift and comprehensive corrective action: We immediately discontinued reliance on the volunteer consultant, implemented a robust financial management system, designated a board member to oversee tax compliance, and established a clear annual filing schedule with multiple reminders. We now fully understand our annual filing obligation and have implemented safeguards to ensure timely compliance. Our prompt and thorough response demonstrates our unwavering commitment to financial transparency and IRS regulations. We respectfully request consideration for penalty abatement, given that this isolated incident occurred despite our best efforts to comply, resulted from incorrect professional advice during a period of significant organizational change, and was promptly corrected upon discovery. We are dedicated to maintaining full compliance and have taken concrete steps to prevent any recurrence.