Form990EZ
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
2020
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2020 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020, and ending 12-31-2020
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
ASYLUMCONNECT
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)40 RECTOR STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code NEW YORK, NY10006
D Employer identification number

81-1066673
E Telephone number

(646) 602-5600
F Group Exemption
Numberbullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bullethttps://asylumconnect.orgJ 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 $ 125,431
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 .................... 1 125,431
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 15,000
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 .............. Bullet 9 140,431
.
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 97,017
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............ 13 8,582
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ................... 16 29,974
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 135,573
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............ 18 4,858
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 81,189
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........... 20 -9,997
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......... 21 76,050
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2020)
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Form 990-EZ (2020)
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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................
71,189
22
122,775
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
10,000
24
 
25Total assets......................
81,189
25
122,775
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
 
26
46,725
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)
81,189
27
76,050
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? ASYLUMCONNECT USES TECHNOLOGY TO FACILITATE THE SAFE NAVIGATION OF PEOPLE FLEEING PERSECUTION DUE TO THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION OR GENDER IDENTITY. THE ASYLUMCONNECT PLATFORM INSTANTLY MATCHES LGBTQ+ PEOPLE IN NEED WITH VERIFIED AFFIRMING LEGAL[:COMMA:] MEDICAL[:COMMA:] MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES THAT CAN HELP.
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 DURING THE EXTRAORDINARY CHALLENGES PRESENTED BY 2020 THE ASYLUMCONNECT PLATFORM MATCHED OVER 35K LGBTQ+ PEOPLE IN NEED WITH VERIFIED AFFIRMING LEGAL MEDICAL MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES. THE FREE PLATFORM CAN NOW HELP PERSECUTED LGBTQ+ PEOPLE IN 35 U.S. STATES CANADA AND MEXICO. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO STRENGTHENED ITS CAPACITY IN 2020 BY ADDING 4 PART-TIME STAFF MEMBERS AND LAUNCHING A NEW JUNIOR BOARD PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS.
(Grants $ 125,431) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
28a 120,573
29 FOR ITS INNOVATION IN SOCIAL IMPACT ASYLUMCONNECT WAS NAMED TO FAST COMPANY S 2020 WORLD CHANGING IDEAS AWARDS (FINALIST IN THE APPS CATEGORY).THROUGHOUT 2020 THE ORGANIZATION S LGBTQ+ AND REFUGEE RIGHTSADVOCACY ALSO APPEARED IN NATIONAL OUTLETS INCLUDING FORBES.COM THE HILL NBC OUT AND THE AMERICAN PROSPECT. DURING 2021 ASYLUMCONNECT PLANS TO ENSURE ITS FREE PLATFORM IS READY TO WELCOME THOUSANDS OF NEW LGBTQ+ ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES TO AMERICA. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PLANS TO CONTINUE TO SCALE ITS LIFESAVING TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONALLY TO REACH THOUSANDS MORE LGBTQ+ PEOPLE IN NEED. WITH ASYLUMCONNECT AT SCALE EVERY PERSECUTED LGBTQ+ PERSON WILL KNOW [: WRE :] IT IS SAFE TO GO FOR HELP REGARDLESS OF THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION GENDER IDENTITY RACE IMMIGRATION STATUS OR INCOME LEVEL.
(Grants $ 1) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
29a 1
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet
30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet
31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 120,574
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
JAMIE SGARRO  
 
CO FOUNDER AND ED
65 50,000 0 0
SEAN BUCKLEY  
 
DIRECTOR
5 0 0 0
WESLEY BIZZELL  
 
DIRECTOR
2 0 0 0
KEELEY HANLON  
 
DIRECTOR
3 0 0 0
JUSTIN BECKER  
 
DIRECTOR
2 0 0 0
RODRIGO HENGLEHTINEN  
 
DIRECTOR
2 0 0 0
JULIAN SANJIVAN  
 
DIRECTOR
2 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
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
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 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
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 4958bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organizationbullet  
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. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletJAMIE SGARRO
Telephone no.bullet (646) 602-5600
Located at bullet40RECTOR STREET9TH FLOORNEW YORK,NY ZIP + 4bullet10006
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
 
No
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
 
No
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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
 
No
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
JumboBullet 2021-01-31
Signature of officer Date
JumboBullet JAMIE SGARROCO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Type or print name and title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
FRANKLIN G MCKENZIE
Preparer's signature
Date
 
PTIN
P01047209
Firm's name bullet
MCKENZIES ACCOUNTING AND TAX
 
Firm's EIN bullet26-4248103
Firm's address bullet
775 E 236 TH STREET
 
BRONX, NY10466
Phone no. (917) 682-1135
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
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