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Iskashitaa Refugee Network

Iskashitaa Refugee Network creates opportunities to integrate UN refugees into the Southern Arizona community while educating the public and strengthening the local food system, reducing local food waste, …

Human Services Tucson, AZ EIN: 455067244 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Iskashitaa Refugee Network

Our Harvest and Gleaning program operate year-round, with a total of 262 harvests from 240 locations in 2023. 61,000 pounds of food were gleaned and redistributed to UN resettled refugees and other food-insecure populations throughout Southern and Eastern Arizona. Most of the gleaned fruit was from 277 backyard trees, with other locations including schools, orchards, greenhouses, and heritage farms. A total of 209 volunteers expended 2575 volunteer hours in harvesting efforts. The harvesting program has several components including edible tree identification urban tree stewardship, and environmental sustainability practices like composting. An estimated 5-10% of gleaned and rescued food is culled and composted in an on-site composting facility. This is used as an educational opportunity, and compost is distributed to refugees …

Founded
Headquarters
Tucson, AZ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
K99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

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IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

Iskashitaa Refugee Network creates opportunities to integrate UN refugees into the Southern Arizona community while educating the public and strengthening the local food system, reducing local food waste, and increasing food security. With the help of hundreds of community volunteers and refugees. We have the only year-round gleaning program for backyards. Through our Harvesting Division, we Identify, glean, and redistribute more than 50-75 tons of produce annually This helps a diverse range of under-served families across southern Arizona meet their nutritional needs. Our Culinary Division offers food preservation workshops and food demonstrations featuring an eclectic mix of refugee community groups and cultural tastes. Participants learn international food preservation techniques and gain new understanding of the multi-ethnic significance of food. With twice weekly harvests, edible tree tours, workshops, and presentations to choose from.

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: 100%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 32.53%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 31.1% of total expenses ($80,000 of $257,543).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.29
Program$0.29
100% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Iskashitaa Refugee Network 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
  • 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
  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
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Common questions

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Iskashitaa Refugee Network is a registered human services nonprofit based in Tucson, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 455067244. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $246K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Iskashitaa Refugee Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 455067244. 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.

Iskashitaa Refugee Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('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.

Iskashitaa Refugee Network is located in Tucson, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.

Based on official tax filings, Iskashitaa Refugee Network has $246K 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.

Iskashitaa Refugee Network 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 $246K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Iskashitaa Refugee Network. 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, Iskashitaa Refugee Network 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%). 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.

Our Harvest and Gleaning program operate year-round, with a total of 262 harvests from 240 locations in 2023. 61,000 pounds of food were gleaned and redistributed to UN resettled refugees and other food-insecure populations throughout Southern and Eastern Arizona. Most of the gleaned fruit was from 277 backyard trees, with other locations including schools, orchards, greenhouses, and heritage farms. A total of 209 volunteers expended 2575 volunteer hours in harvesting efforts. The harvesting program has several components including edible tree identification urban tree stewardship, and environmental sustainability practices like composting. An estimated 5-10% of gleaned and rescued food is culled and composted in an on-site composting facility. This is used... Iskashitaa Refugee Network 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 $246K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Iskashitaa Refugee Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Iskashitaa Refugee Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 455067244, 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
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

BA
Barbara E•••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (13)

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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.

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 - 32 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 · 32 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 · 2022
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Iskashitaa Refugee Network

What is Iskashitaa Refugee Network?
Iskashitaa Refugee Network is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tucson, United States. Our Harvest and Gleaning program operate year-round, with a total of 262 harvests from 240 locations in 2023. 61,000 pounds of food were gleaned and redistributed to UN resettled refugees and other food-insecure populations throughout Southern and Eastern Arizona. Most of the gleaned fruit was from 277 backyard trees, with other locations including schools, orchards, greenhouses, and heritage farms. A total of 209 volunteers expended 2575 volunteer hours in harvesting efforts. The harvesting program has several components including edible tree identification urban tree stewardship, and environmental sustainability practices like composting. An estimated 5-10% of gleaned and rescued food is culled and composted in an on-site composting facility. This is used as an educational opportunity, and compost is distributed to refugees for gardening. Funders: USDA, CFSAZ Hellene Henrikson Legacy Fund Refugee Garden Art Program The Refugee Garden Art (RGAP) program is a weekly gardening, art, and music program for both refugee and non-refugee volunteers. A total of 2797 volunteer hours were expended in this program, with 73 individual refugees attending. Funders: Big Green DAO Redistribution In addition to the local harvests, we received 15,697 lbs of rescued and donated food through partner agencies and individual donors. An extensive partner network allowed us to redistribute and transport food to over 40,000 individuals in 5 counties in Arizona. The 50 partner agencies/recipients included schools, tribal nations, other refugee-serving organizations, and organizations who serve seniors, veterans, homeless, and other food-insecure populations. CFSAZ Core
When was Iskashitaa Refugee Network founded?
Iskashitaa Refugee Network was founded in 2022.
Who leads Iskashitaa Refugee Network?
Barbara Eiswerth serves as Executive Director.
Where is Iskashitaa Refugee Network located?
Headquartered in Tucson, AZ, United States.
What is Iskashitaa Refugee Network's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Iskashitaa Refugee Network trustworthy?
Iskashitaa Refugee Network has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Iskashitaa Refugee Network's registration number?
IRS EIN: 455067244.
What is Iskashitaa Refugee Network's website?
https://www.iskashitaa.org