The Refugee Response
- Assets
- $632.3k
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Founding
- 07/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-0594051
Organization Overview
The Refugee Response is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 2010. 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, Refugee Response employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Refugee Response 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, Refugee Response generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.0% 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
THE REFUGEE RESPONSE WAS FORMED TO HELP REFUGEES ADJUST TO LIFE IN NORTHEAST OHIO. THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO EMPOWER THE AREA'S GROWING NEWCOMER POPULATION, PARTICULARLY THOSE HERE BETWEEN THREE MONTHS AND FIVE YEARS, BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO ACQUIRE THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN THEIR NEW COMMUNITIES. THE IMMEDIATE SKILLS NEEDED INCLUDE LEARNING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE, BASIC CULTURAL ORIENTATION AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE REFUGEE EMPOWERMENT AGRICULTURAL PROGRAM (REAP), OPERATES ONE OF THE LARGEST CONTIGUOUS URBAN FARMS IN THE NATION. LOCATED ON CLEVELAND'S WEST SIDE, TRAINING WORKSHOPS ARE PROVIDED TO HELP THE REFUGEES ACQUIRE TRANSFERRABLE SKILLS THAT THEY CAN CONTINUE TO USE LONG AFTER COMPLETING THE PROGRAM. BESIDES PROVIDING WORKSHOPS, FIVE (5) REFUGEES WERE EMPLOYEED AND PAID FOR THEIR EFFORTS ON THE URBAN FARM.
TEACHING THE CHILDREN AND ADULTS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE. ALSO, THE CHILDREN GOING TO SCHOOL NEED HOME TUTORING AS THEY RECEIVE LIMITED ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION BECAUSE THEY ARE OFTEN PLACED IN SCHOOL SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE NECESSARY SUPPORT. DURING 2021, 97 STUDENTS WERE HOME TUTORED. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE SOUGHT FOR THOSE STUDENTS SEEKING TO OBTAIN EDUCATION AT SCHOOLS WHICH HAVE A COST ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. DURING 2021, 1 SCHOLARSHIP WAS PROVIDED.
GRANT TO URBAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR A NEW BUILDING ON THEIR CAMPUS THAT WILL HOUSE OUR ORGANIZATION WITH FAVORABLE RENTAL TERMS (1 FOR THE FIRST 10 YEARS, AND BELOW MARKET RENT IN SUBSEQUENT RENEWAL TERMS).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patrick Kearns Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $83,062 |
Ann Zoller Chair/direct | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Neundorfer Vice Pres/di | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Art Thomson Finance Sec/ | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melissa Laubenthal Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Small 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 | $1,503,125 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,503,125 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $166,630 |
| 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 | $75,379 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,849,434 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $350,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $818,771 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $61,849 |
| Payroll taxes | $70,131 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,723 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $118 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,215 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $31,484 |
| Insurance | $13,402 |
| All other expenses | $94,666 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,872,801 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $517,403 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $27,974 |
| 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 | $1,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $42,373 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $3,000 |
| Other assets | $40,500 |
| Total assets | $632,250 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,310 |
| 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 | $21,310 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $322,317 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $288,623 |
| 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 | $632,250 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that The Refugee Response has recieved totaling $874,356.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
George Gund Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF OHIO CITY FARM LAND. | $250,000 |
Cleveland Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: IMPLEMENTATION OF PILOT YEAR OF THE KARIBU SUMMER SOCCER AND ART THERAPY CAMP | $244,445 |
Community West Foundation Westlake, OH PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $81,318 |
Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation Brooklyn, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $62,500 |
Global Cleveland Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: AFGHAN REFUGEE SUPPORT | $50,000 |
William J & Dorothy K Oneill Foundation Inc Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Arab American And Chaldean Council Troy, MI | $8,630,669 | $15,092,371 |
Nationalities Service Center Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $6,008,905 | $13,342,474 |
Lch Health And Community Services Kennett Square, PA | $6,724,367 | $8,909,074 |
Hias And Council Migration Service Of Philadelphia Inc Philadelphia, PA | $6,751,198 | $6,830,316 |
Asian Services In Action Inc Akron, OH | $3,625,335 | $5,907,742 |
Aclamo Norristown, PA | $978,661 | $4,856,819 |
Us Together Inc Columbus, OH | $985,790 | $3,702,969 |
Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,775,622 | $4,589,376 |
Hispanic American Organization Inc Allentown, PA | $4,490,641 | $3,194,096 |
Southeast Asian Maa Coalition Inc Philadelphia, PA | $3,028,639 | $3,544,342 |
Community Refugee And Immigration Services Inc Columbus, OH | $1,944,454 | $3,415,848 |
Centro Hispano Daniel Torres Inc Reading, PA | $2,041,351 | $3,141,164 |