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Refugee & Immigrant Transitions

Refugee & Immigrant Transitions (RIT), formerly Refugee Transitions, was founded in 1982 as the Refugee Womens Program. RIT is a 501(c)3 nonprofit providing free education, family engagement, and …

Youth Development San Francisco, CA EIN: 943112099 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Refugee & Immigrant Transitions

Refugee & Immigrant Transitions is a youth development organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $1.7 million. EIN: 943112099.

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O40Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

Mission

Refugee & Immigrant Transitions (RIT), formerly Refugee Transitions, was founded in 1982 as the Refugee Womens Program. RIT is a 501(c)3 nonprofit providing free education, family engagement, and community leadership programs to people who have sought refuge in the U.S. and reside in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our students have experienced forced migration due to war, violence, persecution, and/or extreme economic hardship. Despite the adversity they have gone through, as well as the major challenges they face here in the U.S., our students inspire us daily with their courage and commitment. Our work is rooted in a strengths-based approach, where we cultivate mutually beneficial cross-cultural relationships and create opportunities for newcomer leadership. Our mission is to welcome and partner with people who have sought refuge, employing strengths-based educational approaches and community supports so they may thrive in our shared communities. Our vision is to see all newcomers thriv

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.41%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Refugee & Immigrant Transitions has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented youth development 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
  • 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
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

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 + methodology

Refugee & Immigrant Transitions is a registered youth development nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 943112099. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Refugee & Immigrant Transitions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943112099. 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 & Immigrant Transitions has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.

Refugee & Immigrant Transitions is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, Refugee & Immigrant Transitions has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Refugee & Immigrant Transitions is classified as a Youth Development 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Refugee & Immigrant Transitions. 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 & Immigrant Transitions 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.

Refugee & Immigrant Transitions is a youth development organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $1.7 million. EIN: 943112099. Refugee & Immigrant Transitions is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Refugee & Immigrant Transitions are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Refugee & Immigrant Transitions is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943112099, 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
$1M-$10M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
43

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

LA
Laura V••••••••
Co-Exec Dir.

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2020
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 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 this charity 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 35 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 · 1990
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Refugee & Immigrant Transitions

What is Refugee & Immigrant Transitions?
Refugee & Immigrant Transitions is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. Refugee & Immigrant Transitions is a youth development organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $1.7 million. EIN: 943112099.
When was Refugee & Immigrant Transitions founded?
Refugee & Immigrant Transitions was founded in 1990.
Who leads Refugee & Immigrant Transitions?
Laura Vaudreuil serves as Co-Exec Dir..
Where is Refugee & Immigrant Transitions located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, United States.
What is Refugee & Immigrant Transitions's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Refugee & Immigrant Transitions trustworthy?
Refugee & Immigrant Transitions has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 & Immigrant Transitions's registration number?
IRS EIN: 943112099.
What is Refugee & Immigrant Transitions's website?
https://www.reftrans.org