Asylum Seeker Assistance Project
- Assets
- $225.1k
- Revenue
- $861.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/2017
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 81-3205931
Organization Overview
Asylum Seeker Assistance Project is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2017. 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 09/2021, Asylum Seeker Assistance Project employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Asylum Seeker Assistance Project 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 09/2021, Asylum Seeker Assistance Project generated $861.6k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $811.6k during the year ending 09/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ASYLUMWORKS IS FOUNDED ON THE BELIEF THAT ALL PERSONS FLEEING PERSECUTION COME TO THE UNITED STATES WITH A WIDE RANGE OF VALUABLE SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND RESOURCES. THROUGH THE PROVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, ASYLUMWORKS SEEKS TO CONNECT ASYLUM SEEKERS TO THEIR NEW COMMUNITY AS A PATH TO PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT AND ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SOCIAL SERVICES - OUR SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM SERVES AS AN ENTRY POINT FOR NEW ASYLUMWORKS CLIENTS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO HELP CLIENTS ADDRESS UNMET NEEDS RELATING TO SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS. BILINGUAL STAFF ARE TRAINED TO PROVIDE CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT, A PROFESSIONAL MODALITY OF SOCIAL WORK FOCUSED ON REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL BARRIERS TO PROMOTE ACCESS TO SERVICES, RESOURCES, AND INFORMATION.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLIENTS TO REBUILD THEIR SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORK. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE CLIENT AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENTS, GENERAL COMMUNITY GATHERINGS, AND SPECIFIC COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS FOR MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - ASYLUMWORKS HAS DEVELOPED TWO CURRICULA FOR CLIENTS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. OUR FIRST PROGRAM, PATH FORWARD, IS A 20-HOUR PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS SEEKING ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT. IT IS CURRENTLY TAUGHT IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AMHARIC, AND FRENCH. OUR SECOND PROGRAM, REACH HIGHER, IS A 40-HOUR PROGRAM THAT HELPS ENGLISH-SPEAKING PROFESSIONALS PREPARE FOR CAREER RE-ENTRY.
TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - LEVERAGING THE EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE OF OUR DIRECT SERVICES STAFF ASYLUMWORKS HAS DEVELOPED A UNIQUE, FEE-FOR-SERVICE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO HELP PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS INCREASE THE SKILL, CONFIDENCE, AND COMPETENCE OF STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH IMMIGRANT CLIENTS.
SOCIAL SERVICES - OUR SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM SERVES AS AN ENTRY POINT FOR NEW ASYLUMWORKS CLIENTS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO HELP CLIENTS ADDRESS UNMET NEEDS RELATING TO SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS. BILINGUAL STAFF ARE TRAINED TO PROVIDE CLINICAL CASE MANAGEMENT, A PROFESSIONAL MODALITY OF SOCIAL WORK FOCUSED ON REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL BARRIERS TO PROMOTE ACCESS TO SERVICES, RESOURCES, AND INFORMATION.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - OUR COMMUNITY PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLIENTS TO REBUILD THEIR SOCIAL SUPPORT NETWORK. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE CLIENT AND VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENTS, GENERAL COMMUNITY GATHERINGS, AND SPECIFIC COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS FOR MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES - ASYLUMWORKS HAS DEVELOPED TWO CURRICULA FOR CLIENTS SEEKING EMPLOYMENT. OUR FIRST PROGRAM, PATH FORWARD, IS A 20-HOUR PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS SEEKING ENTRY-LEVEL EMPLOYMENT. IT IS CURRENTLY TAUGHT IN ENGLISH, SPANISH, AMHARIC, AND FRENCH. OUR SECOND PROGRAM, REACH HIGHER, IS A 40-HOUR PROGRAM THAT HELPS ENGLISH-SPEAKING PROFESSIONALS PREPARE FOR CAREER RE-ENTRY.
TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - LEVERAGING THE EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE OF OUR DIRECT SERVICES STAFF ASYLUMWORKS HAS DEVELOPED A UNIQUE, FEE-FOR-SERVICE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO HELP PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS INCREASE THE SKILL, CONFIDENCE, AND COMPETENCE OF STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORKING WITH IMMIGRANT CLIENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joan Hodges-Wu Executive Director | Officer | 60 | $83,600 |
Cindy Hallberlin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lindsay Harris Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pablo Tercero Alvarado Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Tiffany Lung Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Olivier Poriot Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $4,371 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $184,046 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $521,582 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $709,999 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $146,310 |
| Investment income | $63 |
| 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 | $861,559 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,005 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,327 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,900 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $446,576 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $32,721 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,075 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $35,475 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,509 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $16,754 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $34,952 |
| Information technology | $10,698 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,653 |
| Travel | $89 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,803 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $866 |
| Insurance | $7,074 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $811,577 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $108,453 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $30,626 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $31,959 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $48,063 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,287 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,710 |
| Total assets | $225,098 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,757 |
| 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 | $89,397 |
| Total liabilities | $122,154 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $102,944 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $225,098 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Asylum Seeker Assistance Project has recieved totaling $216,872.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Hias Inc Silver Spring, MD PURPOSE: REFUGEE RECEPTION & PLACEMENT | $194,998 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,274 |
The Community Foundation For Northern Virginia Inc Oakton, VA PURPOSE: ETHNIC/ IMMIGRANT SERVICES | $9,500 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Hias Inc Silver Spring, MD | $86,773,637 | $76,167,512 |
Numbersusa Education & Research Foundation Arlington, VA | $8,687,486 | $5,140,817 |
Refugees International Washington, DC | $7,519,531 | $5,108,347 |
Human First Coalition Alexandria, VA | $699,859 | $2,059,420 |
Numbersusa Action Inc Arlington, VA | $1,476,399 | $1,067,866 |
Asylee Women Enterprise Baltimore, MD | $598,111 | $1,104,560 |
Asylum Seeker Assistance Project Washington, DC | $225,098 | $861,559 |
Justice Without Borders Washington, DC | $1,004,918 | $662,239 |
Life Raft International Inc Lincoln, VA | $74,902 | $386,143 |
Task Force Pineapple Alexandria, VA | $699,689 | $969,244 |
Syrian Humanitarian Institute For National Empowerment Faifax, VA | $22,978 | $176,443 |
The Fund For African Relief And Education Silver Spring, MD | $40,417 | $125,368 |