Journeys End Refugee Services
- Assets
- $3.9m
- Revenue
- $5.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 149
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 06/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 16-1242203
Organization Overview
Journeys End Refugee Services is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1987. 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 12/2021, Journeys End Refugee Services employed 149 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Journeys End Refugee Services 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 12/2021, Journeys End Refugee Services generated $5.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FORMED TO SPONSOR AND RESETTLE REFUGEES TO WESTERN NEW YORK WITHOUT REGARD TO ETHNIC ORIGIN OR CREED, TO LINK SUCH REFUGEES TO EXISTING SOCIAL SERVICES, AND TO TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE STEPS TO FOSTER A HEALTHY SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY AMONG REFUGEES LIVING IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FEDERAL FUNDING IS USED TO PROVIDE CORE RESETTLEMENT SERVICES AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO REFUGEES AS THEY ARRIVE IN THE UNITED STATES. SUPPORT INCLUDES HOUSING, SOCIAL SERVICES, MANAGED MEDICAL REFERRALS, CULTURAL ORIENTATION, INTENSE CASE MANAGEMENT FOR CLIENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL REGISTRATION, AND OTHER SERVICES AS NEEDED TO SUPPORT REFUGEES AS THEY BEGIN REBUILDING THEIR LIVES.
FUNDS ARE USED TO HELP NEWLY ARRIVED REFUGEES FIND AND RETAIN JOBS IN THE AREA, FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS. STATE FUNDING IS USED TO PROVIDE EDUCATION SERVICES FOR REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS FREE OF CHARGE. INTENSIVE ENGLISH AS ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE CLASSES ARE OFFERED AT THE BEGINNER, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED LEVEL. HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR TASC TEST PREPARATION. ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES ARE USED FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND MENTORING PROGRAMS.
THE IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM (ILSP) AT JOURNEY'S END REFUGEE SERVICES PROVIDES PRO BONO LEGAL ASSISTANCE ON A WIDE RANGE OF IMMIGRATION MATTERS BEFORE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (USCIS) AND IMMIGRATION COURT. MATTERS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS (GREEN CARDS), NATURALIZATION, EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, ASYLUM, AND REMOVAL DEFENSE. LEGAL SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE ILSP INCLUDE DIRECT REPRESENTATION, ADVICE AND COUNSEL, BRIEF SERVICES, PRO-SE ASSISTANCE, AND COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ACROSS 21 COUNTIES IN UPSTATE NEW YORK, INCLUDING AT PRIMARY OFFICES IN BUFFALO AND SATELLITE OFFICES IN ROCHESTER AND BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK.
SERVICES PROVIDED RELATING TO INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATION AS WELL AS BREWSTER STREET FARM REVENUE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Andolina Scott CEO | Officer | 40 | $97,644 |
Scott Rosenheck CFO | Officer | 40 | $65,455 |
Drew Doherty Board Member/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Arlene Kaukus Board Member/vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lindsey Zajac Board Member/secretary (to 12/31/21) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kimberly Kadziolka Board Member/chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,226,229 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,085,406 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,311,635 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $313,415 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $5,653,427 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $481,749 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $190,431 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,723 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,634,236 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $447,020 |
| Payroll taxes | $243,445 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,577 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,869 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $236,377 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,876 |
| Office expenses | $173,550 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $214,138 |
| Travel | $34,250 |
| 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 | $29,049 |
| Insurance | $36,247 |
| All other expenses | $28,055 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,941,380 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,384,394 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $565,877 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,729,930 |
| 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 | $59,513 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $150,958 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,890,672 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $175,660 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $37,500 |
| 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 | $213,160 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,631,742 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $45,770 |
| 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 | $3,890,672 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Journeys End Refugee Services has recieved totaling $271,787.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $100,000 |
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE; REFUGEE SCHOOL IMPACT PROGRAM; REFUGEE SUMMER CAMP; AFGHAN REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT AND SUPPORT | $93,475 |
The Western New York Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: AFGHAN EVACUEE EFFORT | $20,000 |
The Western New York Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: ICAP STIPEND | $10,000 |
Buffalo Bills Foundation Inc Orchard Park, NY PURPOSE: DIGITAL DIVIDE | $10,000 |
John R Oishei Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: COVID-19 RECOVERY | $10,000 |
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|---|---|---|
Brooklyn Chinese-American Association Inc Brooklyn, NY | $16,442,074 | $13,631,534 |
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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 |