Disability Rights Advocacy Fund Inc
Organization summary
Type of Nonprofit
Designated as a Civic leagues, social welfare organizations and local associations of employees, created to promote community welfare for charitable, educational or recreational purposes.
Category: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy / Disabled Persons' Rights (NTEE)
Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.
Summary charts: organization finances over time
Revenue $1.67M (2024)
Expenses $1.97M (2024)
Total Assets $1.89M (2024)
Total Liabilities $1.57M (2024)
Tax Filings by Year
Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,673,960 |
100%
|
| Program Services | $0 | |
| Investment Income | $0 | |
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $38,047 |
1.9%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $322,112 |
16.3%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,894,230 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1,572,698 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Harper (Director Of Finance) | $17,466 | $77,093 | $32,133 |
| Catalina Devandas Aguilar (Executive Director (Until May '24)) | $13,191 | $68,386 | $28,306 |
| Alberto Vasquez (President (Since Jun '24)) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Document Links
990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2025Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,904,537 |
100%
|
| Program Services | $0 | |
| Investment Income | $0 | |
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $146,234 |
6.7%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,727,004 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1,105,581 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maureen Lister (Director (Oct To Dec '23)) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Setareki Macanawai (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Macnairn (Director (Until Jun '23)) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2024Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,486,300 |
100%
|
| Program Services | $0 | |
| Investment Income | $0 | |
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $38,247 |
2.2%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $128,453 |
7.4%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,946,388 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1,037,158 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Devandas Aguilar (Executive Director) | $20,317 | $115,132 | $0 |
| Christina Parasyn (Director Of Technical Assistance) | $18,898 | $107,088 | $0 |
| Alice Phinizy (Finance Director) | $17,247 | $105,947 | $16,961 |
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2023Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,892,242 |
100%
|
| Program Services | $0 | |
| Investment Income | $0 | |
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $32,433 |
1.7%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $141,532 |
7.5%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,920,764 | |
| Total Liabilities | $772,580 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Samarasan (Founding Executive Director) | $27,326 | $143,464 | $43,828 |
| Roger Falcon (Deputy Director) | $15,799 | $105,730 | $24,972 |
| Jennifer Bokoff (Director Of Development) | $11,673 | $105,061 | $27,988 |
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $2,468,760 |
100%
|
| Program Services | $0 | |
| Investment Income | $0 | |
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $31,616 |
1.6%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $104,942 |
5.4%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,531,402 | |
| Total Liabilities | $400,467 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Samarasan (Founding Executive Dir/Asst Clerk) | $26,105 | $137,587 | $36,115 |
| Kai Dickerson (Treasurer (Former)) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Rowland (Co Chair/President Draf (Former)) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Oct. 18, 2021Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $3,835,160 |
100%
|
| Program Services | $0 | |
| Investment Income | $0 | |
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $53,710 |
1.4%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $62,806 |
1.6%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $762,105 | |
| Total Liabilities | $167,848 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Samarasan (Founding Executive Dir.) | $43,364 | $109,204 | $33,960 |
| Kai Dickerson (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Rowland (Co Chair/President Draf) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2020Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $3,312,136 |
100%
|
| Program Services | $0 | |
| Investment Income | $0 | |
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $50,103 |
1.7%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $63,026 |
2.1%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,130,349 | |
| Total Liabilities | $402,852 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Samarasan (Founding Executive Dir.) | $40,178 | $109,173 | $36,882 |
| Catherine Townsend (Co Chair (Through 06/18)/ Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kai Dickerson (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on May 14, 2019Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $3,551,027 |
100%
|
| Program Services | $0 | |
| Investment Income | $0 | |
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $48,905 |
1.4%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $90,857 |
2.5%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $570,013 | |
| Total Liabilities | $204,598 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Samarasan (Founding Executive Director) | $40,325 | $109,025 | $31,779 |
| Catherine Townsend (President/Co Chair) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kai Dickerson (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on May 8, 2018Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,413,192 |
100%
|
| Program Services | $0 | |
| Investment Income | $0 | |
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $45,802 |
3.0%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $26,649 |
1.8%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $518,371 | |
| Total Liabilities | $103,842 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Samarasan (Clerk( Thru Jun)/Founding Exec Dir) | $36,182 | $97,820 | $30,635 |
| Catherine Townsend (President/Co Chair) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kai Dickerson (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Sept. 15, 2017Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,227,576 |
100%
|
| Program Services | $0 | |
| Investment Income | $0 | |
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $43,909 |
3.3%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $39,788 |
3.0%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $627,919 | |
| Total Liabilities | $123,234 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Samarasan (Clerk/Exec Dir) | $37,720 | $102,819 | $23,054 |
| William Rowland (President/Co Chair) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vinay Mehra (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on July 13, 2016Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,498,367 |
100%
|
| Program Services | $0 | |
| Investment Income | $0 | |
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $43,586 |
2.8%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $19,888 |
1.3%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $720,649 | |
| Total Liabilities | $103,950 |
Other
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Samarasan (Clerk/Exec D) | $36,138 | $97,708 | $27,583 |
| William Rowland (President/Co) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Martinez (Director) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Aug. 24, 2015Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,617,885 |
100%
|
| Program Services | $0 | |
| Investment Income | $0 | |
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $35,409 |
2.5%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $40,888 |
2.9%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $716,027 | |
| Total Liabilities | $56,400 |
Other
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Samarasan (Clerk/Exec D) | $30,904 | $83,556 | $13,151 |
| William Rowland (President/Co) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Martinez (Treasurer) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Sept. 3, 2014Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $515,605 |
28.7%
|
| Program Services | $1,281,469 |
71.3%
|
| Investment Income | $0 | |
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $25,406 |
1.9%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $37,214 |
2.8%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $645,109 | |
| Total Liabilities | $170,199 |
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990
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