Refushe Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Refushe Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Refushe 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 12/2023, Refushe Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
REFUSHE IDENTIFIES, PROTECTS AND PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR REFUGEE CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN KENYA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GIRL'S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (GEP) - MULTI-PHASE ACCELERATED EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO ACCESS BASIC EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, LEARN ABOUT THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS, AND CULTIVATE THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS. GEP IS A COMMUNITY THAT PROVIDES SAFETY, HEALING, AND SKILL-ENHANCEMENT FOR GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN ON THEIR JOURNEY TO SELF-RELIANCE. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND INCOME-GENERATING PROJECTS.
SAFE HOUSE (SH) - PROVIDES PROTECTION AND TRANSITIONAL SHELTER FOR UNACCOMPANIED AND SEPARATED REFUGEE GIRLS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO LACK ADEQUATE OR SAFE LIVING CONDITIONS. ON OCCASION, WE ALSO SHELTER REFUGEE WOMEN OVER 18 AND YOUNG REFUGEE BOYS UNDER THE AGE OF 9 ON A SHORT-TERM BASIS WITH EXTREMELY VULNERABLE SECURITY CASES. ALL RESIDENTS RECEIVE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND PSYCHOSOCIAL COUNSELING IN ADDITION TO SHELTER, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, AND MATERIAL SUPPLIES TO ADDRESS THEIR BASIC NEEDS.
CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CM) - REFUSHE'S CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES GIRLS WITH ACCESS TO PSYCHOSOCIAL COUNSELLING, MEDICAL CARE, LEGAL AID, AND RESETTLEMENT ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO BUILD GIRLS' CAPACITY TO ACCESS SERVICES INDEPENDENTLY SO THAT THEY KNOW HOW TO ACCESS THEM IN THE FUTURE, UNDERSTAND WHAT TO EXPECT, AND KNOW HOW THEY SHOULD BE TREATED. GIRLS IN NEED ALSO RECEIVE CARE PACKAGES WITH BASIC NECESSITIES, INCLUDING CLOTHES, HYGIENE KITS, FOOD, AND DIAPERS AND ENRICHED NUTRITION FORMULA FOR NEW MOTHERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Name Not Listed Chair, Kenya | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Board Member / Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $720,377 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,244,806 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,031 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,965,183 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11,472 |
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 | $31,825 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,008,480 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $120,764 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,242 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $44,304 |
Other salaries and wages | $972,659 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,365 |
Other employee benefits | $100,285 |
Payroll taxes | $35,329 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $23,867 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $40,141 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $168,106 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $27,088 |
Information technology | $58,130 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $156,432 |
Travel | $97,252 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,737 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $24,970 |
Insurance | $5,811 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,140,168 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,051,113 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $153,520 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $200,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $17,288 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $57,549 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $31,850 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $121,815 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $57,009 |
Total assets | $1,690,144 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $286,194 |
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 | $57,009 |
Total liabilities | $343,203 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,095,411 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $251,530 |
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 | $1,690,144 |