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 …
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Refugee & Immigrant Transitions is a youth development organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $1.7 million. EIN: 943112099.
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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
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRefugee & 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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 & IMMIGRANT TRANSITIONS 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 FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 35 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 · 1990
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Programs & activitiesNo 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