River Of Refuge
- Assets
- $13.1m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 10/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-0280023
Organization Overview
River Of Refuge is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (L40) the organization is classified as: Temporary Housing, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2023, River Of Refuge employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. River Of Refuge 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, River Of Refuge generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $838.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RIVER OF REFUGE EMPOWERS WORKING POOR FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL SECURITY THROUGH INTERIM HOUSING
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RIVER OF REFUGE PROVIDES TEMPORARY HOUSING TO WORKING HOMELESS FAMILIES. FAMILIES LIVE IN A FULLY FURNISHED APARTMENT ON SITE AT RIVER OF REFUGE ON AVERAGE 4-6 MONTHS WHILE WORKING A CUSTOMIZED PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON PAYING OFF DEBT WHICH IS PROHIBITING THE FAMILY FROM SECURING STABLE HOUSING, WHICH IS TYPICALLY DUE TO EVICTIONS AND PAST DUE RENT AND UTILITIES. EACH PROGRAM IS TAILORED TO THE SITUATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL FAMILY. FAMILIES ARE PLACED ON A STRICT, "ALL NEEDS, NO WANTS" BUDGET AND MEET WEEKLY WITH THEIR ASSIGNED CASE MANAGER. IN ADDITION TO CASE MANAGEMENT, FAMILIES MUST ATTEND WEEKLY PARENTING AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES ON SITE AT RIVER OF REFUGE. THE RIVER OF REFUGE APPROACH SEEKS TO CHANGE THE BEHAVIOR OF HOMELESS FAMILIES SO THAT THEY CAN BETTER ACHIEVE SUSTAINED HOUSING MOVING FORWARD. IN 2023, RIVER OF REFUGE SERVED 29 FAMILIES MADE UP OF 115 PEOPLE: 103 WERE FROM JACKSON COUNTY WITH 12 COMING FROM OTHER COUNTIES. WE PROVIDED A TOTAL OF 8,500 BED NIGHTS AND 19,428 MEAL EQUIVALENTS. OUR FAMILIES PAID OFF DEBT TOTALING 61,964 AND SAVED 80,836. OVER 700 POUNDS OF VEGETABLES WERE PROVIDED TO THE RESIDENT FAMILIES FROM OUR 16 RAISED VEGETABLE GARDEN BEDS. ALL THE FAMILIES (100%) WHO GRADUATED THE PROGRAM WERE SUCCESSFULLY HOUSED UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM. BY UTILIZING MISSOURI AHAP PRODUCTION TAX CREDITS, THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO MAKE MUCH NEEDED REPAIRS TO ITS' PARKING DECK, SIDEWALKS, AND CURBS ALLOWING FOR EASIER AND SAFER ACCESS TO THE BUILDING. WE WERE ALSO ABLE TO UPGRADE SECURITY CAMERAS TO ENSURE THAT ALL FAMILIES AND STAFF ARE SAFE WHILE ON THE PREMISES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pamela Seymour Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $81,264 |
Nancy Anderson Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amelie Ballinger President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karla Harris Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Timmy Hensel Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Russ Moore Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $59,104 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,950,621 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $133,223 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,873,535 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,142,948 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,205 |
| Investment income | $3,480 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $432 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $30,774 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,278,839 |
| 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. | $81,264 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,088 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $181,341 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,000 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,170 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,231 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,074 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,064 |
| Office expenses | $3,960 |
| Information technology | $4,145 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $116,667 |
| Travel | $1,054 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,092 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $334,123 |
| Insurance | $34,145 |
| All other expenses | $2,478 |
| Total functional expenses | $838,373 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,667 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $506,588 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $14,150 |
| 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 | $5,298 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,460,827 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,500 |
| Total assets | $13,081,030 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,837 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $68,837 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,766,953 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $245,240 |
| 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 | $13,081,030 |