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City of Refuge Pulaski Inc

Charitable support for underpriveleged and vulnerable families and individuals in need of food, clothing, housing assistance, job training/placement assistance, after school care for children (which includes tutoring, nourishment, …

Human Services Pulaski, VA EIN: 161774183 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About City of Refuge Pulaski Inc

1 Our top service program in 2022 was assisting the needy with food clothing utilities & housing needs. We served 4,451 families 11,007 individuals and issued 233,000 pounds of food and supplies in Pulaski County Virginia and the surrounding area in 2022. 2 After School Program for children of needy families. Daily we transport grade school children from their schools to our facilities where we feed them tutor them for school have physical exercises teach various life skills values and take them on field trips. In 2022 we had room for and served children from 12 families. 3 Mama Bear Program to assist and support the needs of underprivileged women. We assist women with family crises support child nourishment & …

Founded
Headquarters
Pulaski, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P80
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

Charitable support for underpriveleged and vulnerable families and individuals in need of food, clothing, housing assistance, job training/placement assistance, after school care for children (which includes tutoring, nourishment, life skills development, etc.). Our mission is to meet people where they are and provide assistance to those in need.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 65%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.37%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 11.5% of total expenses ($18,000 of $156,226).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.65
Program$0.65

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, City of Refuge Pulaski Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 82% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

City of Refuge Pulaski Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Pulaski, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 161774183. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $283K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

City of Refuge Pulaski Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 161774183. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

City of Refuge Pulaski Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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 90/100.

City of Refuge Pulaski Inc is located in Pulaski, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, City of Refuge Pulaski Inc has $283K in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

City of Refuge Pulaski Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $283K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for City of Refuge Pulaski Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, City of Refuge Pulaski Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

1 Our top service program in 2022 was assisting the needy with food clothing utilities & housing needs. We served 4,451 families 11,007 individuals and issued 233,000 pounds of food and supplies in Pulaski County Virginia and the surrounding area in 2022. 2 After School Program for children of needy families. Daily we transport grade school children from their schools to our facilities where we feed them tutor them for school have physical exercises teach various life skills values and take them on field trips. In 2022 we had room for and served children from 12 families. 3 Mama Bear Program to assist and support the needs of underprivileged women... City of Refuge Pulaski Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $283K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to City of Refuge Pulaski Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. City of Refuge Pulaski Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 161774183, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
65% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JO
Joe K B••••••••••
President

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 25 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2007
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about City of Refuge Pulaski Inc

What is City of Refuge Pulaski Inc?
City of Refuge Pulaski Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pulaski, United States. 1 Our top service program in 2022 was assisting the needy with food clothing utilities & housing needs. We served 4,451 families 11,007 individuals and issued 233,000 pounds of food and supplies in Pulaski County Virginia and the surrounding area in 2022. 2 After School Program for children of needy families. Daily we transport grade school children from their schools to our facilities where we feed them tutor them for school have physical exercises teach various life skills values and take them on field trips. In 2022 we had room for and served children from 12 families. 3 Mama Bear Program to assist and support the needs of underprivileged women. We assist women with family crises support child nourishment & care clothing and preparation for job interviews training for basic family care and other personal and family situations as they occur. In 2022 we served 301 families and 750 individuals.
When was City of Refuge Pulaski Inc founded?
City of Refuge Pulaski Inc was founded in 2007.
Who leads City of Refuge Pulaski Inc?
Joe K Blankenship serves as President.
Where is City of Refuge Pulaski Inc located?
Headquartered in Pulaski, VA, United States.
What is City of Refuge Pulaski Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
Is City of Refuge Pulaski Inc trustworthy?
City of Refuge Pulaski Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 City of Refuge Pulaski Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 161774183.
What is City of Refuge Pulaski Inc's website?
http://cityofrefugepc.org