Friends Of Refugees Inc
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 75
- Location
- Clarkston, GA
- Founding
- 12/2005
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 20-1989492
Organization Overview
Friends Of Refugees Inc is located in Clarkston, GA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (K31) the organization is classified as: Food Banks & Pantries, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Friends Of Refugees Inc employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Refugees Inc 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 09/2023, Friends Of Refugees Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 09/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER REFUGEES THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROVIDE FOR THEIR WELL- BEING, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FRIENDS OF REFUGEES, INC. OPERATES PROGRAMS THAT SERVE OVER 3,000 REFUGEES A YEAR IN THE CLARKSTON, GEORGIA AREA. SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE: FAMILY LITERACY: PROVIDES ENGLISH LITERACY EDUCATION AND LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTION FOR REFUGEE WOMEN ALONG WITH HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING FOR THEIR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 5. EMBRACE BIRTH SUPPORT: PROVIDES PRE- AND POST-NATAL EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO REFUGEE WOMEN WHO ARE PREGNANT OR NEW MOTHERS. YOUTH PROGRAMS: PROVIDES A SUMMER CAMP FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE ARTS AND CRAFTS, SPORTS,FIELD TRIPS, GROUP ACTIVITIES AND MENTORING. COMMUNITY GARDEN: PROVIDES GARDEN PLOTS AND COMMUNITY SPACE FOR REFUGEES TO GROW FOOD FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND SELL PRODUCE FOR PERSONAL INCOME. START MICRO-ENTERPRISE CLARKSTON: PROVIDES A BUSINESS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM ENCOMPASSING TRAINING, MENTORING, AND ACCESS TO FUNDS TO HELP LAUNCH NEW REFUGEE-OWNED BUSINESSES; DELIVERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EMORY UNIVERSITY'S GOIZUETA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. PROGRAM SUPPORT: PROVIDES OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE ORGANIZATION. PARWANA: PARAWANA EQUIPS WOMEN WITH THE BASIC ENGLISH SPEAKING, LISTENING, READING AND WRITING SKILLS NEEDED TO NAVIGATE LIFE IN THE U.S., AND TO OPEN OPPORTUNITIES AND OPTIONS FOR WOMEN BY STRENGTHENING THEIR COMMUNICATION SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. DURING THE YEAR DONATED SERVICES FOR VOLUNTEER WORK IN THE AMOUNT OF 33,393 WERE REFLECTED WITHIN THE AUDIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES; HOWEVER ARE NOT INCLUDED AS REVENUE OR EXPENSES FOR INCOME TAX REPORTING PURPOSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Helen Shuford Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1.77 | $0 |
Brian Chang Vice Chairpe | OfficerTrustee | 1.81 | $0 |
Karen Reynolds Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.77 | $0 |
Daniel Allman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.77 | $0 |
Kendra Jeffreys Ex Officio D | Officer | 40 | $93,360 |
Joe Breedon Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,815,592 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,815,592 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,944 |
| Investment income | $10,198 |
| 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 | $1,837,734 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $10,200 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,491,077 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,751 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,534 |
| Office expenses | $8,988 |
| Information technology | $10,635 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $187,137 |
| Travel | $33,751 |
| 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 | $91,446 |
| Insurance | $2,259 |
| All other expenses | $67,626 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,570,695 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,101,788 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $32,500 |
| 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 | $12,746 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $445,999 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $98,740 |
| Total assets | $1,691,773 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $248,458 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $570,477 |
| Total liabilities | $818,935 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $872,838 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,691,773 |