Asylum Access
- Assets
- $16.2m
- Revenue
- $5.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 09/2006
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 20-3642040
Organization Overview
Asylum Access is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (Q71) the organization is classified as: International Migration & Refugee Issues, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Asylum Access employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Asylum Access is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Asylum Access generated $5.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESOURCING REFUGEE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE: THE RESOURCING REFUGEE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE, CONVENED AND CO-FOUNDED BY ASYLUM ACCESS, AIMS TO TRANSFER POWER, OWNERSHIP AND RESOURCES WHERE THEY BELONG: WITH FORCIBLY DISPLACED COMMUNITIES THEMSELVES. BY ESTABLISHING THE FIRST GRANTMAKING FUND MANAGED BY AND FOR REFUGEES, OUR INITIATIVE IS HELPING CATALYZE $40 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR AT LEAST 50 REFUGEE-LED ORGANIZATIONS OVER 5 YEARS TO SCALE THEIR OPERATIONS AND PURSUE ACCESS TO DOCUMENTATION, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AND FOOD SECURITY.
ASYLUM ACCESS MEXICO: ASYLUM ACCESS MEXICO (AAMX) IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF LEGAL SERVICES TO FORCIBLY DISPLACED COMMUNITIES IN MEXICO. WE REACH APPROXIMATELY 12,000 FORCIBLY DISPLACED PEOPLE EACH YEAR THROUGH OUR DIRECT LEGAL, OUTREACH, AND INTEGRATION SERVICES IN SEVEN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. THIS HAS ALLOWED US TO IDENTIFY THE MOST MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS, THEIR NEEDS, AND PRIORITIES AT KEY POINTS ALONG THE MIGRATION ROUTES. OUR LEGAL AND COMMUNITY ADVISORS HELP FORCIBLY DISPLACED PEOPLE NAVIGATE THE ASYLUM PROCESS AND ACCESS THEIR RIGHTS TO EMPLOYMENT, HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION, AND THEIR RIGHT TO BE FREE FROM DETENTION. AAMX ALSO HAS STRATEGIC ALLIANCES WITH VARIOUS CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS, INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES, AND GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS. WE ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN COORDINATION MECHANISMS WITH AUTHORITIES. WE HAVE THE REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND KNOW-HOW TO ELABORATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GOOD PRACTICES, AND TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGIES TO MODERNIZE AND UPDATE THE PROCESSES AND PROTOCOLS OF GOVERNMENT AUTHORITIES IN MATTERS OF INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION FOR FORCIBLY DISPLACED COMMUNITIES.
ASYLUM ACCESS THAILAND: ASYLUM ACCESS THAILAND IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FRIENDLY, EFFECTIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO THE VARIOUS FORCIBLY DISPLACED COMMUNITIES THAT LIVE IN BANGKOK. WE HELP FORCIBLY DISPLACED PEOPLE NAVIGATE THE COMPLEX ASYLUM PROCESS AND CONNECT THEM TO FURTHER ASSISTANCE FROM LOCAL PARTNERS. OUR TEAM ALSO SUPPORTS FORCIBLY DISPLACED PEOPLE WITH TRAINING AND RESOURCES TO START THEIR OWN INITIATIVES TO BENEFIT AND STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITIES. ASYLUM ACCESS THAILAND ALSO WORKS IN CLOSE COALITION WITH OTHER THAI AND REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS. THROUGH THESE PARTNERSHIPS, WE COLLECTIVELY ADVOCATE FOR CHANGES IN THAI LAW AND POLICY THAT WILL ALLOW FORCIBLY DISPLACED PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LIVE OPENLY, MOVE FREELY, REBUILD THEIR LIVES AND CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR NEW COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Emily E Arnold-Fernandez President & CEO | Officer | 50 | $147,351 |
Diana C Essex-Lettieri Vice-President & COO (through 05/22) | Officer | 45 | $125,968 |
Amir Ghowsi Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Steven Solinsky Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Diedring Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Simone Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,702,574 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,249,385 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,951,959 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $339 |
| Investment income | $5,808 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,920,230 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $3,502,572 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $448,843 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,752 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,410,574 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,658 |
| Other employee benefits | $90,140 |
| Payroll taxes | $119,451 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,954 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,033 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $310,876 |
| Advertising and promotion | $177 |
| Office expenses | $21,553 |
| Information technology | $14,990 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,403 |
| Travel | $61,939 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $53,059 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $149 |
| Insurance | $17,183 |
| All other expenses | $24,549 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,311,174 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,878,684 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,140,811 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,120,629 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $6,867 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $72,464 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,487 |
| Total assets | $16,221,942 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $317,523 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $317,523 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,766,681 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $12,137,738 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $16,221,942 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Asylum Access has recieved totaling $2,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Alchemy Foundation Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Asylum Access Oakland, CA | $16,221,942 | $5,920,230 |
Arizona Immigrant And Refugee Services Inc Phoenix, AZ | $429,370 | $2,186,328 |
Identity2020 Systems Inc San Francisco, CA | $1,607,032 | $1,596,150 |
Assyrian Aid Society Of America Kensington, CA | $717,008 | $843,543 |
Tijuana Christian Mission City Of Refuge San Ysidro, CA | $24,032 | $594,247 |
The Aja Project San Diego, CA | $465,815 | $645,829 |
Humanity United Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA | $956,287 | $0 |
Migration Dialogue Davis, CA | $10,076,603 | $542,858 |
Strong Tower Minstries Inc Mission Viejo, CA | $850,579 | $311,282 |
United Nation International Refugee Humanitarian Organization Los Angeles, CA | $0 | $0 |
Impact Immigration Portland, OR | $69,660 | $0 |
Give Refugees A Chance Eugene, OR | $1,073 | $0 |