Refugee Relief
Following the example of Christ to provide the necessities of life to refugees in impoverished countries.
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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 …
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Following the example of Christ to provide the necessities of life to refugees in impoverished countries.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRefugee 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.
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Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
REFUGEE RELIEF 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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Officers & trustees (9)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralFirst-ever certification for volunteer teachers strengthens quality education in the Rohingya Refugee Camps - Unicef
Bangladesh warns of security risks as UN slashes food aid in overcrowded Rohingya camps - Arab News
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh worry ahead of food aid cuts - Myanmar Now
Refugee support nonprofit Hanan Relief Group faces funding crisis - OnMilwaukee
Wisconsin refugee agencies try to remain open as Trump halts most new admissions - PBS Wisconsin
Refugee support nonprofit Hanan Relief Group faces funding crisis - Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Wisconsin refugee resettlement agencies try to survive as Trump halts admissions - Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
San Francisco’s Historic ‘Relief Cottages,’ Built After the 1906 Earthquake, Are Hidden in Plain Sight - KQED
Best Refugee Charities to Donate to in 2026 - Sudanese American Physicians Association
No alternative to dignified repatriation of Rohingyas: Disaster Management Secy - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)
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- 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
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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