Refugee Language Project is located in Amarillo, TX. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Refugee Language Project employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Refugee Language Project 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, Refugee Language Project generated $455.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $508.1k during the year ending 12/2023. 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:
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REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT USES LANGUAGE AS A DOORWAY TO WELCOME DISPLACED PEOPLE FOR THE FLOURISHING OF THE COMMUNITY AND THE GLORY OF GOD. WE WELCOME REFUGEES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT OVERCOME LANGUAGE BARRIERS AND HONOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRANSLATION SERVICES. REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT OFFERED INTERPRETING SERVICES FOR 187 APPOINTMENTS IN 17 LANGUAGES DURING 2023. PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDED WAGES FOR THE LANGUAGE SERVICES COORDINATOR AND CONTRACT TRANSLATORS.
LITERACY. REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT PROVIDED A BI-WEEKLY ESL PROGRAM, ONCE WEEKLY MOTHER AND CHILD LITERACY PROGRAM, AND ONCE WEEKLY ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM TO 72 PARTICIPANTS FROM 11 LANGUAGE GROUPS VIA 141 HOURS OF INSTRUCTION. EXPENSES INCLUDED WAGES FOR A LANGUAGE SERVICES COORDINATOR, INSTRUCTORS, AND CHILDCARE IN ADDITION TO PROGRAM MATERIALS AND OCCUPANCY EXPENSES.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT OPERATED A MULTI-CULTURAL COMMUNITY CENTER (THE PLACE) THAT MET THE SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF RECENTLY ARRIVED REFUGEES. THE PLACE SAW 10,493 ADULT AND CHILD VISITORS DURING 2023. ADDITIONALLY, REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT CONDUCTED COMMUNITY TABLE LUNCHES TO PARTICIPANTS FROM OUR PROGRAMS. PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDED OCCUPANCY EXPENSES, MAINTENANCE, FOOD, AND PROGRAM MATERIALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ryan Pennington President/executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $89,612 |
Crystal Pennington Secretary/marketing Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $26,129 |
Barry Wilson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Ritchie Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Zoy Langford Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Alexander 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 | $280,615 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $171,104 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $451,719 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,105 |
Investment income | $1,874 |
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 | $455,698 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,671 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,870 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $185,536 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $24,090 |
Payroll taxes | $21,775 |
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 | $78,405 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,865 |
Office expenses | $45,305 |
Information technology | $6,982 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,412 |
Travel | $1,729 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,009 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,364 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $508,143 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $73,124 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $75,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,550 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $153,674 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,626 |
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 | $10,626 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $134,652 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,396 |
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 | $153,674 |