El Refugio Ministry Inc is located in Hapeville, GA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (X11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, El Refugio Ministry Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. El Refugio Ministry 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, El Refugio Ministry Inc generated $483.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $412.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 26.6% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO DETAINED INDIVIDUALS AND HOSPITALITY SUPPORT FOR THEIR VISITING FAMILIES INCLUDING MEALS, TEMPORARY LODGING, DETENTION VISITATION, AND POST-RELEASE SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EL REFUGIO ATTENDED MORE THAN 300 CALLS FROM PEOPLE DETAINED AND THEIR LOVED ONES, PROVIDING RESOURCES, INFORMATION, AND CONNECTIONS TO THOSE DETAINED AT STEWART DETENTION CENTER (SDC). WE PURCHASED 41 FLIGHT TICKETS FOR THOSE RELEASED FROM SDC. WE MADE 224 COMMISSARY DEPOSITS TO PEOPLE DETAINED ($20 AVERAGE DEPOSIT). WE SENT A TOTAL OF 183 BOOKS TO PEOPLE DETAINED, COVERING A RANGE OF TOPICS FROM LEGAL RIGHTS TO PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. THREE FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DETENTION AND DEPORTATION RECEIVED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP PAY BILLS, FOOD, AND TRANSPORTATION. OUR PROGRAMS OFFER $250 -$1500 IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY FOR OUR PROGRAM. AN ADDITIONAL FAMILY RECIEVED A $10,000 GIFT FROM AN ANONYMOUS DONOR TO HELP THEM PAY FOR CANCER TREATMENT. THIS FAMILY HAD THEIR LOVED ONE DETAINED AND DEPORTED FROM STEWART AS WELL. IN COLLABORATION WITH KOINONIA FARM, WE FULFILLED 133 REQUESTS FOR CLOTHING FROM PEOPLE BEING DEPORTED. THE BAGS TYPICALLY INCLUDE 1-2 CHANGE OF CLOTHING, A PAIR OF SHOES, AND A BACKPACK). WE HOSTED 139 FAMILIES AND FRIENDS AT OUR HOSPITALITY HOUSE WHILE THEY VISITED THEIR LOVED ONES AT THE DETENTION CENTER. WE CONDUCTED 148 VISITS WITH PEOPLE DETAINED AT SDC. THROUGH THESE VISITS, WE OFFERED CONNECTION AND FRIENDSHIP TO THOSE DETAINED. WE SUPPORTED 33 PEOPLE AT SDC IN THEIR FIGHT FOR RELEASE. OUR EFFORTS, INCLUDING SELF-ADVOCACY GUIDANCE, FILING COMPLAINTS, MAKING REFERRALS, CONTACTING CONGRESS MEMBERS, AND CONNECTING WITH THE MEDIA, CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESSFUL RELEASE OF MANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS.WE CONDUCTED 29 EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND TALKS ON IMMIGRATION DETENTION, AND 463 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THESE SESSIONS. WE SENT 683 HOLIDAY CARDS TO PEOPLE DETAINED AT SDC. WE HOSTED THE SIGUE ADELANTE RETREAT IN ATLANTA FOR SIX FORMERLY DETAINED WOMENWHO FILED A COMPLAINT IN 2022 AGAINST A MALE NURSE AT SDC WHO ABUSED THEM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Pj Edwards Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Greg Wickersham Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Monica Khant Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Katherine Narvaez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Holly Patrick Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marilyn Mcginnis Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $481,401 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $481,401 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,701 |
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 | $483,102 |
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. | $30,306 |
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 | $255,566 |
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 | $16,004 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $7,847 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,178 |
Travel | $7,718 |
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 | $14,050 |
Insurance | $2,663 |
All other expenses | $5,139 |
Total functional expenses | $411,952 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $329,744 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $357,342 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $231,391 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $10,000 |
Total assets | $928,477 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,356 |
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 | $5,356 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $814,567 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $108,554 |
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 | $928,477 |