Form990EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-1150
2017
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2017 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2017, and ending 12-31-2017
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
HEARTS AND HOMES FOR REFUGEES INC
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 8558
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code PELHAM, NY10803
D Employer identification number

81-3361872
E Telephone number

(914) 393-0778
F Group Exemption
Numberbullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.HEARTSANDHOMESFORREFUGEES.COMJ Tax-exempt status (check only one) - Click to see attachment(   ) bullet (insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ...........................bullet $ 66,656
Part
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received .................... 1 66,656
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............... 2  
3 Membership dues and assessments ........................... 3  
4 Investment income ........................... 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory ..... 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ....... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ............. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .......... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 .............. Bullet 9 66,656
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............ 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members ................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................ 12 3,397
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............ 13  
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping .............. 15 669
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .............. 16 21,492
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .............. Bullet 17 25,558
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............ 18 41,098
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............ 19 0
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20 0
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ....... 21 41,098
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2017)
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Form 990-EZ (2017)
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Part Balance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
0
22
36,098
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
0
24
5,000
25Total assets......................
0
25
41,098
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
0
26
0
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)
0
27
41,098
Part Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE CORPORATION ("HHR") IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE"). HHR WILL RAISE AWARENESS AND RESOURCES FOR REFUGEES IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. REFUGEES ARE DISPLACED PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN FORCED TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES AS A RESULT OF WAR, A NATURAL EVENT SUCH AS FAMINE, OR THREAT OF OR ACTUAL PERSECUTION. THESE REFUGEES CANNOT RETURN HOME DUE TO THE RISK OF DEATH, MISTREATMENT OR PERSECUTION BECAUSE OF THEIR RELIGION, RACE, ETHNIC HERITAGE, POLITICAL BELIEFS OR NATIONALITY. IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS CHARITABLE PURPOSE, HHR WILL WORK WITH U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT APPROVED AGENCIES THAT WELCOME, PROTECT AND ADVOCATE FOR REFUGEES IN THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY. HHR AIMS TO IDENTIFY REFUGEES RECENTLY ADMITTED INTO THE U.S. AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT AS THEY RESETTLE IN THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY AND NEARBY COMMUNITIES.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 1)RESETTLEMENTHHR WORKED AS A COSPONSOR WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES TO WELCOME A FAMILY OF 6 FROM SYRIA INTO THE PELHAM COMMUNITY ON JANUARY 20, 2017. 300 VOLUNTEERS WERE AMONG THOSE ENGAGED IN THE FOLLOWING RESETTLEMENT ACTIVITIES:A.HOUSING - OBTAINED AND FURNISHED AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN OUR COMMUNITY B.SOCIAL SERVICES - ASSISTED IN COMPLETING DOCUMENTATION FOR ACCESS TO AVAILABLE BENEFITS; SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS AND GREENCARDSC.EMPLOYMENT - ASSISTED FATHER AND MOTHER IN RESUME PREPARATION AND NETWORKING FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIESD.EDUCATION - ENROLLED THREE OF THE FOUR CHILDREN IN LOCAL SCHOOLS; FOUND APPROPRIATE ESL CLASSES FOR PARENTSE.MEDICAL - FOUND DOCTORS AND DENTISTS TO PROVIDE NECESSARY MEDICAL CAREF.TRANSPORTATION - COORDINATED DRIVERS TO ASSIST IN TRANSPORTING THE FAMILY WHILE NY STATE DRIVER'S LICENSE IS PENDINGG.ACCULTURATION - INTRODUCED THE FAMILY TO LOCAL EVENTS AND CUSTOMS TO HELP THEM ACCLIMATE TO THE US AND THEIR NEW SURROUNDINGS, AS WELL AS HELP THEM FORGE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILIES OF SIMILAR CULTURES AND BACKGROUNDS2)OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONHHR'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST IN THE DIRECT RESETTLEMENT OF REFUGEES AND TO "INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND MOTIVATE OTHERS TO DO THE SAME". TO THIS END, HHR MEMBERS ORGANIZED AND PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY EVENTS TO DISCUSS ISSUES RELATING TO RESETTLEMENT, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRATION POLICY. WE SPOKE TO COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SCHOOLS TO BUILD AWARENESS AROUND THE CURRENT REFUGEE CRISIS WITH HOPES OF ENLISTING ADVOCATES AND SUPPORTERS OF THE WELCOMING MOVEMENT. 3)WESTCHESTER REFUGEE INITIATIVE HHR ESTABLISHED THE WESTCHESTER REFUGEE INITIATIVE PROGRAM WHICH WILL BE LAUNCHED IN 2018. THE WRI IS A COLLABORATION OF AND RESOURCE FOR THE REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT AND SUPPORT MOVEMENT THAT HAS TAKEN ROOT IN COMMUNITIES IN AND AROUND WESTCHESTER COUNTY SINCE 2016. IT IS A WAY FOR CO-SPONSOR AND HOST ORGANIZATIONS TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE, RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE, OPPORTUNITIES AND TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO VOLUNTEER AND SUPPORT REFUGEES.4) NUDAY SYRIA CONTAINER DRIVE PROGRAMNUDAY SYRIA IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON BRINGING HUMANITARIAN AID INSIDE SYRIA AND TO HELP DISPLACED SYRIANS IN THE BORDERING AREAS AROUND SYRIA. THEY FOCUS ON BRINGING HOUSING AND FOOD TO DISPLACED FAMILIES WITH SINGLE MOTHERS OR WOUNDED FAMILY MEMBERS AND ARE ESPECIALLY CONCERNED WITH THE LACK OF SAFE SHELTER AND LIVING FOR SINGLE MOTHERS WITH DAUGHTERS. IN OCTOBER, 2017 HHR VOLUNTEERS IN PELHAM COLLECTED, SORTED, AND PACKED CLOTHING, CANNED GOODS, PHARMACEUTICAL, AND MEDICAL AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES THAT WERE DONATED BY INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES IN OUR COMMUNITY. OVER 10,000 POUND OF THESE DONATED GOODS WERE PLACED ON PALLETS AND SHIPPED BY A LOCAL BUSINESS TO NUDAY SYRIA'S WAREHOUSE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. NUDAY SYRIA VOLUNTEERS THEN LOADED AND SHIPPED THESE PALLETS VIA CONTAINER TO TURKEY AND ULTIMATELY DISTRIBUTED THE GOODS TO NEEDY RECIPIENTS IN NORTHERN SYRIA. IN ADDITION TO VOLUNTEER TIME AND DONATED GOODS, HHR ALSO CONTRIBUTED TOWARD THE CONTAINER SHIPPING COSTS INCURRED BY NUDAY SYRIA.
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
28a 25,558
29
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29a
30
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30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
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31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 25,558
Part
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and
deferred compensation
(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
KATHARINE C O'CALLAGHAN  
 
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
30.00 0 0 0
ANNE MCCOOL NIXON  
 
VICE PRESIDENT
15.00 0 0 0
PETER COLLERY  
 
DIRECTOR - FINANCE
4.00 0 0 0
MICHELE L EGAN  
 
TREASURER
10.00 0 0 0
JOAN MORGAN  
 
DIRECTOR - FUNDRAISING
3.00 0 0 0
ROBERT J TRACY  
 
LEGAL COUNSEL
3.00 0 0 0
LISA KIERNAN  
 
BOARD MEMBER
5.00 0 0 0
AMY MOSELHI  
 
BOARD MEMBER
5.00 0 0 0
DONNA SHIRREFFS  
 
BOARD MEMBER
5.00 0 0 0
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Part
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
0
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
 
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet0 ; section 4912 bullet0 ; section 4955 bullet0
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958bullet0
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organizationbullet0
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletDE, NY
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletTHE ORGANIZATION
Telephone no.bullet (914) 393-0778
Located at bulletPO BOX 8558PELHAM,NY ZIP + 4bullet10803
Yes
No
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . .
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed insteadof Form 990-EZ.............................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions).........................
45b
 
 
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ...........
46
 
No
Part
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47- 49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .............bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  


52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A ........................................bullet

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
Sign Here
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Signature of officer Date
JumboBullet KATHARINE C O'CALLAGHANPRESIDENT
Type or print name and title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
RIAZ S QUREISHI CPA
Preparer's signature
Date
2018-07-26
PTIN
P00047903
Firm's name bullet
PERELSON WEINER LLP
 
Firm's EIN bullet13-3791592
Firm's address bullet
ONE DAG HAMMARSKJOLD PLAZA
 
NEW YORK, NY100172286
Phone no. (212) 605-3100
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
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