2020-04-08T09:11:13-00:00 2019-06-30 Nicholas LaPier CPA PC 71 Park Ave W Springfield MA 01089 990 2018-07-01 263233209 ASISTA IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE ASIS 8607483404 PO BOX 12 SUFFIELD CT 06078 GAIL PENDLETON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2020-04-08 true Nicholas LaPier 4137320200 2020-04-08 50.212.11.225 2020-04-08 13:15:13 ED P F88CE847C45F634F26D6B6DE5F84136C9AD11FEA 2DB39E9164D81D19E95153E9EC8D6DB0C80AD499 2018 2020-09-23 17:36:50Z GAIL PENDLETON 1317 OLD SANDWICH ROAD PLYMOUTH MA 02360 498952 false X WWW.ASISTAHELP.ORG X 2008 IA The mission of Asista is to advance the dignity, rights, and liberty of immigrant survivors of violence 6 6 6 0 231814 380313 95047 115844 260 2795 0 327121 498952 0 0 324769 470760 0 31334 84975 71697 409744 542457 -82623 -43505 217088 204062 148794 179219 68294 24843 The mission of Asista is to advance the dignity, rights, and liberty of immigrant survivors of violence false false 352331 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - THE ADVANCED SPECIAL IMMIGRANT SURVIVOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT PROVIDES BASIC AND ADVANCED TRAINING ON IMMIGRATION FOR LEGAL ADVOCATES AND NONPROFIT, NONGOVERNMENTAL VICTIM SERVICE ATTORNEYS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTION, PROBATION OFFICIALS, AND JUDGES INCLUDING THE DYNAMICS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST IMMIGRANTS, SERVICES AVAILABLE TO IMMIGRANT VICTIMS, AND THE LEGAL OPTIONS FOR IMMIGRANT VICTIMS, SUCH AS SELF-PETITIONING, AND U OR T VISAS 13751 Borealis Philanthropy funds are designated to support litigation and advocacy on behalf of immigrant survivors of crime. 366082 true true true true false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 true 6 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X AHLAM MOUSSA 8607580733 PO BOX 12 SUFFIELD CT 06078 AMY SANCHEZ PRESIDENT 001.00 X X 0 0 0 EUNICE CHO VICE PRESIDENT 001.00 X X 0 0 0 ISABEL RUBIO TREASURER 001.00 X X 0 0 0 CHERYL DAVID SECRETARY 001.00 X X 0 0 0 DEEANA JANG MEMBER 001.00 X 0 0 0 PAROMITA SHAH MEMBER 001.00 X 0 0 0 NIDYA SARRIA-KING MEMBER 001.00 X 0 0 0 GAIL PENDLETON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 024.50 X X 87692 0 0 87692 false false false 1456 92781 10875 146763 128438 380313 TRAINING AND CONTRACT SERVICES 541100 115844 115844 2795 498952 0 0 0 0 89600 46673 27373 15554 0 319561 240441 70487 8633 0 0 61599 43119 14784 3696 0 0 0 0 0 31080 13877 17203 0 976 270 706 0 0 638 184 454 15867 15867 0 0 0 0 1022 1022 3549 969 2580 OTHER EXPENSES 10440 1817 5172 3451 TRAINING EXPENSE 2865 2865 BANK AND CREDIT CARD FEES 5260 5260 0 542457 366082 145041 31334 177524 166396 30626 27809 13980 10141 3533 3839 1444 1529 3961 4489 217088 204062 87739 96361 40022 57741 21033 25117 148794 179219 X 67419 24843 875 68294 24843 217088 204062 -43505 54 X false true X true false X 352506 235317 201149 326861 496157 1611990 352506 235317 201149 326861 496157 1611990 1611990 109 143 117 260 2795 3424 1615414 0.99790 0.69450 X 0.00000 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false 1448 1448 541009 542457 106369 26592 false 73592 71494 81949 106369 333404 500106 268 1099 2222 1448 5037 18398 17874 20487 26592 83351 125027 false 13980 10141 3839 3839 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes Accrued Payroll 7864 Compensated Absences 17253 25117 499006 54 54 498952 498952 542457 542457 542457 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATIONS ACCOUNTANT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. A COPY OF THIS FORM IS ALSO PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C IN CONNECTION WITH ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE CONFLICT AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNIY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS. AFTER DISCLOSURE AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF AFTER HEARING THE MEMBERS RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY ANDCORRECTIVE ACTION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ASISTA IS THE PRINCIPAL REPRESENTATIVE OF ASISTA, AND THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE NONPROFIT. THEREFORE, IT IS THE DESIRE OF THE ASISTA BOARD TO PROVIDE A FAIR YET REASONABLE AND NOT EXCESSIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ARTICLE XVI OF THE BY-LAWS DISCUSSES THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IN DETERMINING SALARY INCREASES, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL OBTAIN RESEARCH AND INFORMATION AND MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD FOR THE COMPENSATION SALARY AND BENEFITS OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW DATA THAT MAY INCLUDE 1 SALARY AND BENEFIT COMPENSATION STUDIES BY INDEPENDENT SOURCES 2 WRITTEN JOB OFFERS FOR POSITIONS AT OTHER NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, DOCUMENTED DISCUSSIONS WITH OTHER TELEPHONE CALLS ABOUT SIMILAR POSITIONS AT BOTH NONPROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE IRS FORM 990 FILINGS OF OTHER NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD WILL USE THIS DATA TO DOCUMENT HOW IT REACHED ITS DECISIONS IN MINUTES OF THE MEETING DURING WHICH THE COMPENSATION WAS APPROVED Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION WILL MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTERESTS POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST