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Refugee Relief

Following the example of Christ to provide the necessities of life to refugees in impoverished countries.

International Spokane Valley, WA EIN 830981671 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Refugee Relief

Supporting a 36-acre farm in Uganda that is owned by the church. The farm is owned by Africa Inland Church and farmed by South Sudan refugees for the benefit of refugees. Grocery vouchers for Syrian refugees living in Beirut, Lebanon. The program supports 150 Syrian families and allows them to purchase the protein and vegetables they need to provide healthy meals to their families. We currently provide quarterly support. Provided the funding to send three shipping containers of food to Moldova for the benefit of Ukrainian refugees who had fled into the poverty-stricken country. There were 280,000 meals per container. The food was included in relief kits that were distributed by churches. Also sent relief to Ukrainian refugees in Poland …

Founded
Headquarters
Spokane Valley, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2019

Mission

Following the example of Christ to provide the necessities of life to refugees in impoverished countries.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q33

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.77%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.78
Program expenses$0.78 ($200,170)
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Refugee Relief is a registered international nonprofit based in Spokane Valley, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its EIN is 830981671. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $252K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Refugee Relief has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Refugee Relief is located in Spokane Valley, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Based on official tax filings, Refugee Relief has $252K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Refugee Relief is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $252K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Refugee Relief. 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.

Refugee Relief has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 78% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the Refugee Relief profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Supporting a 36-acre farm in Uganda that is owned by the church. The farm is owned by Africa Inland Church and farmed by South Sudan refugees for the benefit of refugees. Grocery vouchers for Syrian refugees living in Beirut, Lebanon. The program supports 150 Syrian families and allows them to purchase the protein and vegetables they need to provide healthy meals to their families. We currently provide quarterly support. Provided the funding to send three shipping containers of food to Moldova for the benefit of Ukrainian refugees who had fled into the poverty-stricken country. There were 280,000 meals per container. The food was included in relief kits that were distributed... Refugee Relief is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among international charities registered in United States: Refugee Relief's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $252K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Refugee Relief are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Refugee Relief is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 830981671, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
78% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

SC
Scott Steinloski
President / CEO

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Alli B•••
Secretary
JO
Jordan U•••••
Treasurer
JU
Julie S•••••••••
Vice President
KY
Kyle P•••••••
Member
MA
Mark D••••••••
Vice President
MA
Mark D•••••••••
Vice President
MI
Michelle R•••••
Treasurer
SC
Scott S•••••••••
President
VI
Vicki W•••••
Member
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

First-ever certification for volunteer teachers strengthens quality education in the Rohingya Refugee Camps - Unicef
Apr 2026
www.unicef.org
Bangladesh warns of security risks as UN slashes food aid in overcrowded Rohingya camps - Arab News
Apr 2026
www.arabnews.com
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh worry ahead of food aid cuts - Myanmar Now
Mar 2026
myanmar-now.org
Refugee support nonprofit Hanan Relief Group faces funding crisis - OnMilwaukee
Jan 2026
onmilwaukee.com
Wisconsin refugee agencies try to remain open as Trump halts most new admissions - PBS Wisconsin
Jan 2026
pbswisconsin.org
Refugee support nonprofit Hanan Relief Group faces funding crisis - Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jan 2026
milwaukeenns.org
Wisconsin refugee resettlement agencies try to survive as Trump halts admissions - Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Jan 2026
milwaukeenns.org
San Francisco’s Historic ‘Relief Cottages,’ Built After the 1906 Earthquake, Are Hidden in Plain Sight - KQED
Jan 2026
www.kqed.org
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Best Refugee Charities to Donate to in 2026 - Sudanese American Physicians Association
Dec 2025
sapa-usa.org
No alternative to dignified repatriation of Rohingyas: Disaster Management Secy - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
Nov 2025
www.bssnews.net
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Refugee Relief This page 87 $252,286 78%
Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International - Usa … 93 $157,607 84%
Mooncatcher Project Inc 90 $223,917 97%
Life Center Ethiopia 90 $372,412 90%
First Ladies Initiative 90 $536,180 95%
Fields of Abundance Mission 90 $162,732 94%
Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation 90 $242,104 96%
Inventions for Good Inc 90 $214,826 99%
Chalice of Mercy Inc 90 $396,335 82%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Refugee Relief

What is Refugee Relief?
Refugee Relief is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Spokane Valley, United States. Supporting a 36-acre farm in Uganda that is owned by the church. The farm is owned by Africa Inland Church and farmed by South Sudan refugees for the benefit of refugees. Grocery vouchers for Syrian refugees living in Beirut, Lebanon. The program supports 150 Syrian families and allows them to purchase the protein and vegetables they need to provide healthy meals to their families. We currently provide quarterly support. Provided the funding to send three shipping containers of food to Moldova for the benefit of Ukrainian refugees who had fled into the poverty-stricken country. There were 280,000 meals per container. The food was included in relief kits that were distributed by churches. Also sent relief to Ukrainian refugees in Poland Provided scholarship for 20 refugee children in Uganda to attend school. Helped five refugee children in need of medical care to see a doctor. Sent a food shipment of 280,00 meals to Uganda to be distributed to the most vulnerable refugees. Distribution is done through a network of 40 pastors living in the refugee camps. This payment was for shipping and inspections.
When was Refugee Relief founded?
Refugee Relief was founded in 2018.
Who leads Refugee Relief?
Scott Steinloski serves as President / CEO.
Where is Refugee Relief located?
Headquartered in Spokane Valley, United States.
What is Refugee Relief's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Refugee Relief trustworthy?
Refugee Relief has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Relief's registration number?
IRS EIN: 830981671.
What is Refugee Relief's website?
https://refugeegiving.org