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Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization

OUR MISSION OUR MISSION TO ADVOCATE FOR AND ACT TO INCREASE EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH PROGRAMS, SERVICES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP THAT CREATE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR …

Center For African Immigrants And

Human Services Portland, OR EIN 811843680 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization

As Oregon's largest black immigrant agency, our goal is to help develop the necessary support and tools for our families to become their own advocates ...

Founded
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
P20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

Our mission our mission to advocate for and act to increase equity and social justice through programs, services, community organizing and collaborative leadership that create equitable opportunities for african refugees and immigrant children, youth and families to thrive.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.95%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($10,800)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization is a registered human services nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 811843680. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization is located in Portland, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years. Its registered address is 13909 SE Stark St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 96%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

As Oregon's largest black immigrant agency, our goal is to help develop the necessary support and tools for our families to become their own advocates ... Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 811843680, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

AB
Abdikadir B Mohamud
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abdikadir B M••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AB
Abdisalan M•••
BOARD TREASURER
AD
Adam Y••••
BOARD MEMBER
AL
Ali A•••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Katie S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MA
Mahamed F••••
BOARD SECRETARY
MA
Mark C••••••
Director
NA
Nafisa F••
BOARD MEMBER
SA
Salaad O•••••••
BOARD CHAIR
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$8.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$6.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization This page 79 $3.3 million 0%
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization

What is Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization?
Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Portland, United States. As Oregon's largest black immigrant agency, our goal is to help develop the necessary support and tools for our families to become their own advocates ...
When was Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization founded?
Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization was founded in 2016.
Who leads Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization?
Abdikadir B Mohamud serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
Where is Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization located?
Headquartered in Portland, United States.
What is Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization trustworthy?
Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization's registration number?
IRS EIN: 811843680.
What is Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization's website?
https://cairopdx.org/