ASYLUM ACCESS

EIN: 203642040 501(c)(3) International Affairs

OAKLAND, CA

Total Revenue
$3,756,423
Total Expenses
$8,428,030
Total Assets
$8,142,260
Net Assets
$6,942,768
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
LISA D'ANNUNZIO
Phone
5108918700
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ASYLUM ACCESS, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 20% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $8.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 124% operating deficit.

Mission

ASYLUM ACCESS'S MISSION IS TO MAKE HUMAN RIGHTS A REALITY FOR REFUGEES. WE ENVISION A WORLD IN WHICH REFUGEES CAN LIVE SAFELY, MOVE FREELY, ATTEND SCHOOL, WORK AND REBUILD THEIR LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,799,668

RESOURCING REFUGEE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE:THE RESOURCING REFUGEE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE, CONVENED BY ASYLUM ACCESS, AIMS TO TRANSFER POWER, OWNERSHIP AND RESOURCES WHERE THEY BELONG: WITH REFUGEES...

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RESOURCING REFUGEE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE:THE RESOURCING REFUGEE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE, CONVENED BY ASYLUM ACCESS, AIMS TO TRANSFER POWER, OWNERSHIP AND RESOURCES WHERE THEY BELONG: WITH REFUGEES THEMSELVES. BY ESTABLISHING THE FIRST GRANTMAKING FUND MANAGED BY AND FOR REFUGEES, OUR INITIATIVE WILL HELP UNLOCK $40 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR REFUGEE-LED ORGANIZATIONS TO SCALE THEIR OPERATIONS AND PURSUE ACCESS TO DOCUMENTATION, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AND FOOD SECURITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,706,664

ASYLUM ACCESS MEXICO: ASYLUM ACCESS MEXICO (AAMX) IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF LEGAL SERVICES TO FORCIBLY DISPLACED COMMUNITIES IN MEXICO. WE REACH APPROXIMATELY 20,000 FORCIBLY DISPLACED PEOPLE EACH...

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ASYLUM ACCESS MEXICO: ASYLUM ACCESS MEXICO (AAMX) IS THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF LEGAL SERVICES TO FORCIBLY DISPLACED COMMUNITIES IN MEXICO. WE REACH APPROXIMATELY 20,000 FORCIBLY DISPLACED PEOPLE EACH YEAR THROUGH OUR DIRECT LEGAL, OUTREACH AND INTEGRATION SERVICES IN SIX DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. THIS ALLOWS 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.

Program 3
Expenses: $704,895 Revenue: $83

ASYLUM ACCESS THAILAND: ASYLUM ACCESS THAILAND IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FRIENDLY, EFFECTIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO THE VARIOUS FORCIBLY DISPLACED COMMUNITIES THAT LIVE IN THAILAND. WE HELP...

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ASYLUM ACCESS THAILAND: ASYLUM ACCESS THAILAND IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FRIENDLY, EFFECTIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO THE VARIOUS FORCIBLY DISPLACED COMMUNITIES THAT LIVE IN THAILAND. 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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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,588,729
Program Service Revenue $83
Investment Income $123,377
Other Revenue $44,234
TOTAL REVENUE $3,756,423

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,030,026
Salaries & Benefits $2,446,842
Fundraising Expenses $264,217
Program Expenses $7,568,493
Other Expenses $951,162
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,428,030

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,756,423 $4,702,272 -0.2%
Expenses $8,428,030 $9,342,055 -0.1%
Net Income $-4,671,607 $-4,639,783 +0.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
14
Volunteers
11

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$327,030
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LEAH ZAMORE CO-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL TESHIMA CO-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DIEDRING VICE-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HANY AZIZ TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY GARDINER HUANG CO-SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHALINI NATARAJ CO-SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOYCE SONG BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDSAY TOCZYLOWSKI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL GORDON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANABELLA BOTBOL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINA JIMNEZ SANDOVAL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROUBA ANKA CFO, INTERIM CO-CEO 50.00
Officer
$181,080 $0 $181,080
LISA D'ANNUNZIO CDO, INTERIM CO-CEO 50.00
Officer
$145,950 $0 $145,950
MARIELA HOYER STARCEVIC DIR. OF COMMUNICATIONS (END 02/25) 50.00
Highest
$112,288 $1,970 $114,258
DEEPA NAMBIAR DIR. OF PARTNERSHIPS 50.00
Highest
$106,886 $627 $107,513
SANA MUSTAFA FORMER OFFICER 50.00
$148,894 $0 $148,894
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,756,423 $8,428,030 $8,142,260 $-4,671,607
2024 $4,702,272 $9,342,055 $11,834,319 $-4,639,783
2023 $10,178,752 $9,826,954 $16,615,645 $351,798
2022 $5,920,230 $6,311,174 $16,221,942 $-390,944
2021 $15,809,525 $3,319,415 $16,946,499 $12,490,110
2020 $5,317,144 $2,709,483 $4,767,224 $2,607,661
2019 $2,673,785 $1,959,992 $1,608,231 $713,793
2018 $2,525,271 $2,965,805 $778,607 $-440,534
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