Refugees International
- Assets
- $7.4m
- Revenue
- $4.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 33
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 10/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-1224516
Organization Overview
Refugees International is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (Q71) the organization is classified as: International Migration & Refugee Issues, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Refugees International employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Refugees International 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, Refugees International generated $4.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.4% 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
ADVOCATE FOR LIFESAVING ASSIST.& PROTECTION FOR DISPLACED PEOPLE AND SOLUTIONS TO DISPLACEMENT CRISES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCACY:MAIN OUTCOMES:OVER THE PAST YEAR REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVED THE FOLLOWING AS A RESULT OF OUR REPORTING AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS:IN 2023 REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL CONTINUED TO URGE THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO IMPROVE THE U.S. PAROLE POLICY. AS A RESULT OF THESE EFFORTS IN AUGUST, DHS ANNOUNCED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HAITI AND CUBA FAMILY UNIFICATION PROGRAMS IN LINE WITH CHANGES REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL RECOMMENDED. ADDITIONALLY, REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL ENGAGED WITH SENIOR BIDEN ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS FOLLOWING THE OUTBREAK OF WAR IN SUDAN AND THE MIDDLE EAST TO ADVOCATE FOR CONTINUED LIFE SAVING HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE.IN 2023, REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL WAS PROUD TO WELCOME ITS FIRST-EVER COHORT OF SIX REFUGEE FELLOWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED EXTRAORDINARY LEADERSHIP QUALITIES AND CAPABILITIES IN GLOBAL ADVOCACY AND HAVE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF FORCED DISPLACEMENT. REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL HELPED DRIVE TANGIBLE PROGRESS ON LOCALIZATION OF HUMANITARIAN AID IN UKRAINE AND UNLOCKED TENS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR LOCAL PARTNERS WITH THE FORMATION OF THE UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN ALLIANCE, A NEW NETWORK OF MAJOR UKRAINIAN NGOS THAT LAUNCHED IN SEPTEMBER.
STRATEGIC OUTREACH (INCLUDES PUBLIC EDUCATION):REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL ENGAGED IN A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ACTIVITIES AND INITIATIVES THROUGHOUT 2023. THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED 184 RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY PRODUCTS, INCLUDING 24 REPORTS AND BRIEFS, 22 OP-EDS, 24 COMMENTARIES, 75 STATEMENTS, AND 20 ADVOCACY LETTERS. TRAFFIC TO REFUGEE INTERNATIONAL'S WEBSITE REMAINED HIGH WITH OVER 271,000 USERS VISITING OUR WEBSITE. REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL'S SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE ALSO GREW, HAVING GAINED OVER 1,200 FOLLOWERS ON INSTAGRAM AND OVER 11,000 ON LINKEDIN SEEING OUR FOLLOWING INCREASE BY OVER 16% ON LINKEDIN. REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL HAS ALSO EARNED CONSIDERABLE MEDIA COVERAGE IN 2023, GARNERING HUNDREDS OF MEDIA CITATIONS AND INTERVIEWS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL APPEARED IN NEWS STORIES CARRIED OUT BY USA TODAY, WASHINGTON POST, THE NEW HUMANITARIAN, BBC WORLD NEWS, CNN, NEW ARAB, THE TIMES OF ISRAEL, NEW YORK TIMES, REUTERS, VOICE OF AMERICA, MSNBC, THE FINANCIAL TIMES, NEWSWEEK, AL JAZEERA ENGLISH, THE GUARDIAN, FRANCE24, POLITICO, DEVEX, THE DAILY MAIL UK AND THE HILL AMONG OTHERS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Tindell Co Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Maureen White Co Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Darya Nasr Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vaithehi Muttilingam Treasurer, (until 04/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Craig Johnstone Treasurer/finance Committee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sophal Ear Program Committee Co-Chair | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $4,320,114 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,768 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,320,114 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $231,913 |
| Investment income | $184,163 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$64,109 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $222,137 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,894,218 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $235,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $83,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $689,257 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,463 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,853,914 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $147,479 |
| Other employee benefits | $207,395 |
| Payroll taxes | $175,156 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $30,185 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $136,343 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $32,476 |
| Fees for services: Other | $565,464 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,707 |
| Office expenses | $46,499 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $367,621 |
| Travel | $200,866 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $47,625 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,296 |
| Insurance | $66,328 |
| All other expenses | $8,778 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,151,837 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,540,527 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $823,560 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $361,655 |
| 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 | $75,249 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $30,349 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,834,228 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $745,265 |
| Total assets | $7,410,833 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $346,255 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $351,353 |
| 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 | $1,867,065 |
| Total liabilities | $2,564,673 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,159,335 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,686,825 |
| 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 | $7,410,833 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Refugees International has awarded $215,000 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR A ONE YEAR PROJECT TO CHAMPION INCLUSIVE STATE POLICY AND ELEVATE REFUGEE VOICES AND LEADERSHIP IN STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS. | $40,000 |
WORLD RELIEF CORPORATION PURPOSE: SUPPORTING WORLD RELIEF TO ADVANCE A NORTH CAROLINA STATE POLICY AGENDA THAT AIMS TO ADVANCE THE INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN FORCIBLY DISPLACED | $40,000 |
THE CENTER FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE PURPOSE: SUPPORTING CVT TO ADVANCE A STATE POLICY AGENDA THAT AIMS TO ADVANCE THE INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN FORCIBLY DISPLACED WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. | $40,000 |
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE PURPOSE: SUPPORTING STATE CWS TO ADVANCE A STATE POLICY AGENDA THAT AIMS TO ADVANCE THE INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN FORCIBLY DISPLACED WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. | $40,000 |
VIBRANT OHIO PURPOSE: SUPPORTING VIBRANT OHIO TO ADVANCE A STATE POLICY AGENDA THAT AIMS TO ADVANCE THE INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN FORCIBLY DISPLACED WITH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. | $40,000 |
REFUGEE CONGRESS PURPOSE: REFUGEE ASSISTANCE | $15,000 |