Urban Refugees Usa
- Assets
- $26.0k
- Revenue
- $25.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Upper Saddle River, NJ
- Founding
- 05/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-4244279
Organization Overview
Urban Refugees Usa, operating under the name Urban Refugees, is located in Upper Saddle River, NJ. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (Q11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Refugees 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, Urban Refugees generated $25.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 49.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $24.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.8% per year over the past 3 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
URBAN REFUGEES USA IMPROVES THE LIVES OF URBAN REFUGEES & INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL & FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO REFUGEE LED MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS, ADVOCATING FOR THEIR CRITICAL ROLE IN SOLVING THE REFUGEE CRISIS, AND BUILDING A GLOBAL NETWORK OF REFUGEE LED ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
URBAN REFUGEES DEVELOPED AND RUNS THE URBAN REFUGEES INCUBATION PROGRAM (URIP), AN INTENSIVE 6-MONTH PROGRAM THAT TRAINS THE LEADERS OF REFUGEE LED ORGANIZATIONS (RLOS) IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT, COMMUNICATIONS, COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION, LEADERSHIP, BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS, FINANCE, FUND RAISING, GOVERNANCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. RLOS ARE MUTUAL ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS COMPOSED OF AND LED BY REFUGEES AND ARE THE KEY WAY MANY REFUGEES RETURN TO BEING SELF-SUPPORTING AND CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF OUR GLOBAL SOCIETY. STRONG LEADERSHIP AT THESE ORGANIZATIONS IS ESSENTIAL TO SOLVING THE REFUGEE CRISIS. WORKING WITH URBAN REFUGEES (FRANCE), IN 2019 AND CONTINUING THROUGH 2021, WE STARTED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE URBAN REFUGEES INCUBATION PROGRAM (URIP) IN KAMPALA, UGANDA BUILDING ON THE INSIGHTS GAINED FROM THE PILOT PROGRAM IN 2016-2017 IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA. IN 2019, WE TRAINED THE LEADERS OF TWO RLOS: SUDANESE WOMEN FOR PEACE & DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (SWPDA) AND UNITED SOUTH SUDAN URBAN REFUGEES COMMUNITY (USSURC). DESPITE COVID-19, IN 2020, WE CONTINUED TRAINING SWPDA AND USSURC, AND ADDED THREE MORE RLOS: SOMALI COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION OF UGANDA (SCAU), REFUGEE-LED ORGANIZATIONS NETWORK (RELON), AND REFUGEE ENTREPRENEURSHIP ASSOCIATION LIMITED (REAL) TO THE TRAINING PROGRAM. RESPONDING TO COVID-19, WE PROVIDED TRAINING, ASSISTANCE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE VIRUS TO THE REFUGEE COMMUNITIES.
IN 2020 AND CONTINUING IN 2021, WE BEGAN WORK DEVELOPING AN ADVOCACY TRAINING PROGRAM TO BE LAUNCHED IN 2021 IN NAIROBI, KENYA. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO EQUIP THE LEADERS OF REFUGEE LED ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE SKILLS TO ADVOCATE FOR THEIR ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERS ON THE NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL BY IDENTIFYING GOALS, DEVELOPING STRATEGIES, PARTNERING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES, AND MONITORING & EVALUATING STRATEGY SUCCESS. THIS PROGRAM IS BEING CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER KEY ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING REFUGEES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kellie Leeson President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roman Matatov Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marco Yuri Jimenez Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Narayan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John W Citti Treasurer | 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 | $25,714 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $25,714 |
| 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 | $25,714 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $15,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,600 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $695 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $731 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $24,026 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,375 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,140 |
| 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 | $1,462 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $25,977 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,977 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $25,977 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Urban Refugees Usa has recieved totaling $16,322.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Jewish World Service Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Support | $10,000 |
Fjc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $6,322 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Western Wall Heritage Foundation Inc New York, NY | $25,127,804 | $7,810,412 |
American Academy In Berlin New York, NY | $65,074,118 | $12,729,406 |
Pardes Institute Of Jewish Studies North America Inc New York, NY | $14,479,491 | $5,447,773 |
American Friends Of Israel Organizations Inc Brooklyn, NY | $35,926 | $5,743,615 |
American Friends Of Bais Hamedresh Taharos Airmont, NY | $520,715 | $5,151,497 |
Kolel Chibas Jerusalem Brooklyn, NY | $2,229,952 | $6,000,349 |
American Friends Of The Rambam Medical Center New York, NY | $4,936,949 | $3,958,542 |
Oxford University Development North America Inc New York, NY | $1,680,155 | $4,245,191 |
The Vellore Christian Medical College Foundation Inc New York, NY | $11,427,824 | $4,431,468 |
The American Friends Of The British Museum Inc New York, NY | $2,180,959 | $995,747 |
Shavei Hevron Institutions Inc Brooklyn, NY | $205,488 | $2,877,750 |
University Of Edinburgh Usa Development Trust Inc New York, NY | $899,404 | $1,008,829 |