Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project Inc
- Assets
- $7.1m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $5.1m
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 07/2019
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 83-3011862
Organization Overview
Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project Inc 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 Seeker Advocacy Project Inc generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
THE ASYLUM SEEKER ADVOCACY PROJECT (ASAP) BELIEVES THAT ASYLUM SEEKERS CAN MAKE GREAT CHANGE BY STANDING TOGETHER. WE PROVIDE OUR MEMBERSHIP OF ASYLUM SEEKERS WITH LEGAL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. AND WE WORK WITH OUR MEMBERS TO BUILD A MORE WELCOMING UNITED STATES. ASAP MEMBERS COME FROM MORE THAN 175 COUNTRIES AND LIVE IN EVERY U.S. STATE AND TERRITORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONNECTING AND SUPPORTING ASYLUM SEEKERS: ASAP HARNESSES THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGY TO BUILD THE LARGEST COMMUNITY OF ASYLUM SEEKERS IN U.S. HISTORY. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, ASAP GREW TO REACH 300,000 ASYLUM SEEKERS FROM 175 COUNTRIES. WE PROVIDED LEGAL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO ASYLUM SEEKERS NAVIGATING THE COMPLEX U.S. IMMIGRATION SYSTEM, ANSWERED THOUSANDS OF MEMBERS' QUESTIONS, AND HELPED THOUSANDS OF ASYLUM SEEKERS RECEIVE WORK PERMITS.
CHANGE LED BY ASYLUM SEEKERS: ASAP'S ASYLUM-SEEKING MEMBERS SET THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIORITIES FOR HOW TO CHANGE THE ASYLUM SYSTEM, AND DIRECTLY ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE USING LEGAL, ORGANIZING AND COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, ASAP MEMBERS COLLECTIVELY WON A MAJOR ADVOCACY VICTORY THAT WILL PREVENT 420,000 IMMIGRANTS FROM LOSING THEIR ABILITY TO WORK, FOUGHT FOR THE RIGHTS OF PARENTS AND CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCED FAMILY SEPARATION, AND ADVOCATED FOR A MORE WELCOMING UNITED STATES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Conchita Cruz Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $133,633 |
Swapna Reddy Co-Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $130,461 |
Dorothy Tegeler Deputy Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $109,718 |
Elizabeth Willis Operations Director & Secretary | Officer | 40 | $106,271 |
Jug Chokshi Treasurer (from 7/12/21) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Liliana Ornelas President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,717,116 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,717,116 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $12,570 |
| 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 | $3,729,686 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $584,123 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,747 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,092,764 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,881 |
| Other employee benefits | $168,088 |
| Payroll taxes | $140,704 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,472 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $47,250 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $29,963 |
| Information technology | $40,985 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,238 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,907 |
| Insurance | $11,522 |
| All other expenses | $4,367 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,246,467 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $860,475 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $696,571 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $415,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $11,061 |
| 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 | $3,242 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,267 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,230 |
| Investments—other securities | $5,121,803 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,136,149 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $143,554 |
| 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 | $143,554 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,850,013 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,142,582 |
| 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 | $7,136,149 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 28 grants that Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project Inc has recieved totaling $1,905,700.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Immigration | $502,750 |
Hopewell Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $250,000 |
Fwdus Education Fund Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: IMMIGRATION EDUCATION GRANT | $240,500 |
Catena Foundation Carbondale, CO PURPOSE: IMMIGRATION & WELCOMING REFUGEES - CONTINUED SCALING OF DIRECT SERVICES AND SYSTEMIC REFORM WORK | $150,000 |
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL SUPPORT AND INFORMATION TO IMMIGRANTS THROUGHOUT THE MIGRATION PROCESS. | $125,000 |
Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $100,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Junta De Accion Puertorriquena Inc Puerto Rican Action Board Inc New Brunswick, NJ | $2,505,820 | $11,202,004 |
Lch Health And Community Services Kennett Square, PA | $6,724,367 | $8,909,074 |
Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center Inc Plainview, NY | $9,808,281 | $10,961,733 |
Puerto Rican Org For Community Educational & Economic Development Elizabeth, NJ | $11,237,037 | $9,797,068 |
Rian Immigrant Center Inc Boston, MA | $3,539,791 | $6,977,812 |
Chinese Christian Herald Crusades Inc Flushing, NY | $34,224,401 | $8,882,723 |
Korean Community Services Of Metropolitan New York Inc Bayside, NY | $13,398,422 | $7,508,888 |
Hias And Council Migration Service Of Philadelphia Inc Philadelphia, PA | $6,751,198 | $6,830,316 |
Haitian Americans United For Progress Hollis, NY | $605,051 | $5,406,105 |
Connecticut Institute For Refugees And Immigrants Inc Bridgeport, CT | $3,814,184 | $6,185,902 |