El Refugio Inc
Foster connections & success for local immigrant residents through a comprehensive mix of educational, cross-cultural, resource connections and legal education and support activities
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Resource Connections: comprehensive COVID-19 education program with supply distributions, public events, clinics, coalition of agencies 3000 contacts; resource fair 200+ attendees; 500+ requests given customized information and/or referred to partners; clothing & food distributions to 100+ households; extensive community partnerships Educational Programs: ESL & Citizenship classes 3 sessions, 60 hrs/session, 362 adult students on-site plus 208 online/off-site, 58% advance a level; life topics seminars & speakers; free child care during classes 94 children; child enrichment activities; summer literacy camp 53 children for five evenings, backpacks with supplies, family access to curriculum through school year Legal Education & Support: 135 intakes for immigration services, 150 referrals to formal partners, 55 to private attorneys; 9 new citizens through classes, legal program; two …
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Mission
Foster connections & success for local immigrant residents through a comprehensive mix of educational, cross-cultural, resource connections and legal education and support activities
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, El Refugio Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% 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 contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEl Refugio Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Sanford, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 881917897. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $193K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
El Refugio Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 881917897. 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.
El Refugio Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
El Refugio Inc is located in Sanford, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years. Its registered address is 407 W Main St, United States.
Based on official tax filings, El Refugio Inc has $193K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
El Refugio 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 $193K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for El Refugio 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, El Refugio 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
Resource Connections: comprehensive COVID-19 education program with supply distributions, public events, clinics, coalition of agencies 3000 contacts; resource fair 200+ attendees; 500+ requests given customized information and/or referred to partners; clothing & food distributions to 100+ households; extensive community partnerships Educational Programs: ESL & Citizenship classes 3 sessions, 60 hrs/session, 362 adult students on-site plus 208 online/off-site, 58% advance a level; life topics seminars & speakers; free child care during classes 94 children; child enrichment activities; summer literacy camp 53 children for five evenings, backpacks with supplies, family access to curriculum through school year Legal Education & Support: 135 intakes for immigration services, 150 referrals to formal partners, 55 to... El Refugio Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $193K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to El Refugio Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. El Refugio Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 881917897, 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.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
EL REFUGIO INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
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15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 30 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2022
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about El Refugio Inc
- What is El Refugio Inc?
- El Refugio Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sanford, United States. Resource Connections: comprehensive COVID-19 education program with supply distributions, public events, clinics, coalition of agencies 3000 contacts; resource fair 200+ attendees; 500+ requests given customized information and/or referred to partners; clothing & food distributions to 100+ households; extensive community partnerships Educational Programs: ESL & Citizenship classes 3 sessions, 60 hrs/session, 362 adult students on-site plus 208 online/off-site, 58% advance a level; life topics seminars & speakers; free child care during classes 94 children; child enrichment activities; summer literacy camp 53 children for five evenings, backpacks with supplies, family access to curriculum through school year Legal Education & Support: 135 intakes for immigration services, 150 referrals to formal partners, 55 to private attorneys; 9 new citizens through classes, legal program; two legal clinics with free consultations to 56 individuals; online DACA information seminar with 1300 views; cooperation with National Guard for immigration-related intake processes Cross-Cultural Engagement: International Culture Night - 850 diverse attendees, 19 country tables, 6 performances, 7 agencies; Community Summer Fest - Resource Fair and four evening family engagement events, 412 in-person participants, 42 Facebook Live attendees, 769 Facebook views; Festival Latino in Downtown Sanford StreetFest - half city block, art installations, 14 countries, 1000+ attendees; volunteers in Sanford Block Party clean-up and National Night Out events
- When was El Refugio Inc founded?
- El Refugio Inc was founded in 2022.
- Who leads El Refugio Inc?
- Deborah Taylor serves as Treasurer.
- Where is El Refugio Inc located?
- Headquartered in Sanford, NC, United States.
- What is El Refugio Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is El Refugio Inc trustworthy?
- El Refugio Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 El Refugio Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 881917897.
- What is El Refugio Inc's website?
- https://www.elrefugioleeco.org