Refugee Congress
promote the well-being, integration, and rights of refugees, asylum-seekers, and other vulnerable migrants by elevating their voices, informing policy, and fostering community leadership
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Wherever conversations take place that impact refugees, asylum-seekers, and other vulnerable migrants, our voices should be equal partners at the table.
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Mission
promote the well-being, integration, and rights of refugees, asylum-seekers, and other vulnerable migrants by elevating their voices, informing policy, and fostering community leadership
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Refugee Congress 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 75% of the 8,121 social services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRefugee Congress is a registered social services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 861189798. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Refugee Congress's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 861189798. 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.
Refugee Congress has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Refugee Congress is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.
Based on official tax filings, Refugee Congress has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Refugee Congress is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Refugee Congress. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Refugee Congress 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). 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.
Wherever conversations take place that impact refugees, asylum-seekers, and other vulnerable migrants, our voices should be equal partners at the table. Refugee Congress is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Refugee Congress are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Refugee Congress is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 861189798, 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
1 year 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.
REFUGEE CONGRESS 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Refugee Leaders Driving Change: Meet the 2026 Sparking Change Alumni Cohort - USA for UNHCR
Letter From 1,025 Organizations Asks Congress to Halt Funds for ICE and Border Patrol - Amnesty International USA
National Leaders Call for Immediate Restart of Refugee Resettlement Program - Refugees International
I am a Ukrainian refugee. Thanks to acts of generosity, my family found belonging in America. - The Courier-Journal
Refugee leaders convene in Washington, D.C. to network, advocate and meet with members of Congress - USA for UNHCR
Citizen Verizon helps welcome resettled refugees in the United States! - USA for UNHCR
African-born advocate and refugee, reflects on being a Black woman in the US - UN News
Five inspiring former refugees share what International Women’s Day means to them - USA for UNHCR
U.S. resettlement program gave this former refugee from South Sudan a chance at a new life - USA for UNHCR
Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask a Refugee - USA for UNHCR
Activity timeline
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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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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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 · 2017
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Refugee Congress
- What is Refugee Congress?
- Refugee Congress is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Wherever conversations take place that impact refugees, asylum-seekers, and other vulnerable migrants, our voices should be equal partners at the table.
- When was Refugee Congress founded?
- Refugee Congress was founded in 2017.
- Who leads Refugee Congress?
- Nili Yossinger serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Refugee Congress located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Refugee Congress's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Refugee Congress trustworthy?
- Refugee Congress has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Refugee Congress's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 861189798.
- What is Refugee Congress's website?
- http://refugeecongress.org