El Refugio Ministry Inc

Organization Overview

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.

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Pj Edwards
Chair
$0
Greg Wickersham
Treasurer
$0
Monica Khant
Director
$0
Katherine Narvaez
Director
$0
Holly Patrick
Secretary
$0
Marilyn Mcginnis
Director
$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$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

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