Norwegian Refugee Council Usa is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2015. 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, Norwegian Refugee Council USA employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Norwegian Refugee Council USA 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, Norwegian Refugee Council USA generated $6.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 43.0% per year over the past 8 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
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
YOUTH, LIVELIHOOD AND EDUCATIONTHE NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL RECEIVED FUND ALLOCATED TO PROGRAMS AND CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORTING YOUTH LIVELIHOODS, CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND ACCELERATED EDUCATION. ALL IN THE CONTEXT OF EDUCATION IN EMERGENCIES AND FOR PEOPLE FORCIBLY DISPLACED.
COUNTRY BASED HUMANITARIANTHE NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL RECEIVED FUNDS FOR THE DELIVERY OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO SPECIFIC COUNTRIES. THIS ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ACCESS TO WATER, THE PROVISION OF FOOD, LIVELIHOOD, AND BASIC RELIEF ITEMS, EDUCATION, LEGAL AID, AND INFORMATION ON ACCESS TO SERVICES AND SHELTER. THESE COUNTRY SPECIFIC INTERVENTIONS BY THE NORWEGIAN REFUGEE COUNCIL SEEK TO SAVE LIVES, PROMOTE DIGNITY, AND SUPPORT ACCESS TO BETTER LIVING CONDITIONS AND LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFUGEES AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS. FUNDS WERE RECEIVED FROM A VARIETY OF FOUNDATIONS AND CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS.
ACCESS NEGOTIATION: BUILDING ON A MULTI-YEAR GRANT AWARDED BY USAID, OFFICE OF US FOREIGN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (NOW THE BUREAU OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE) STARTING ON OCTOBER 1, 2019, NRC USA TOOK ON PHASE III OF THIS GRANT, WHICH FOCUSED ON STRENGTHENING FIELD LEVEL CAPACITY ON HUMANITARIAN ACCESS AND NEGOTIATIONS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SUPPORTING BOTH FIELD WORKERS AND CRITICAL DECISION-MAKERS TO IMPROVE PRESENCE AND PROGRAMMING IN COMPLEX OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS. THE PROJECT INCLUDES THREE COMPONENTS: 1) ACCESS TRAINING TO FRONTLINE HUMANITARIANS AND MEMBER-STATE REPRESENTATIVES AT CAPITAL AND REGIONAL LEVEL2) AN ADVANCE E-LEARNING PROGRAM ON HUMANITARIAN ACCESS3) EVIDENCE GATHERING AND INFORMATION SHARING THROUGH FIELD RESEARCH ON BEST PRACTICE AND KEY OPERATIONAL ISSUES, SUCH AS THE COST OF OPERATING IN HARD-TO-REACH AREAS AND RESPONDING IN COUNTRIES WITH ASSERTIVE GOVERNMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mia Haugen Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Brian Komar Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark C Storella Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amit Pradhan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Carla Koppell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ger Duany Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $580,138 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,916,289 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,496,427 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,496,427 |
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 | $4,558,687 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $201,209 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,406 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,387,899 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,160 |
Other employee benefits | $135,053 |
Payroll taxes | $122,679 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $64,248 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $97,205 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,159 |
Office expenses | $16,066 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $173,903 |
Travel | $117,561 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $66,917 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,709 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,024,248 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,979,170 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $100 |
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 | $25,177 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,851,876 |
Total assets | $5,856,323 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,568 |
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 | $675,568 |
Total liabilities | $691,136 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,165,187 |
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 | $5,856,323 |