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Tucson Refugee Ministry

PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE: TUCSON REFUGEE MINISTRY EDUCATES, EQUIPS, AND MOBILIZES THE CHURCH TO SERVE REFUGEES IN OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.

Human Services Tucson, AZ EIN: 263176515 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About Tucson Refugee Ministry

Program service accomplishments: tucson refugee ministry (trm) builds bridges between the church and refugees. Waiting an average of 17 years, these refugees went through a rigorous selection process first with the united nations high commission for refugees (unhcr). Once approved by the unhcr, they then had to pass strict security screenings by multiple U.S. Agencies before being placed in cities throughout the U.S. When refugees arrive in tucson, trm welcomes them with love and compassion by partnering with resettlement agencies, training volunteers from churches, and befriending the refugees. Specific accomplishments during 2019 include the following: 21 welcome partnerships with over 72 volunteers involved, 2,187 people educated and equipped through 39 trainings, 1,524 people informed through 23 presentations, at least 789 …

Founded
Headquarters
Tucson, AZ
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P84
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2024

Mission

Primary exempt purpose: tucson refugee ministry educates, equips, and mobilizes the church to serve refugees in our community and beyond.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 65%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 20.4% of total expenses ($28,654 of $140,526).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.65
Program$0.65

GiveRadar Analysis

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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Tucson Refugee Ministry has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 78% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it 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 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 (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

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Tucson Refugee Ministry is a registered human services nonprofit based in Tucson, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 263176515. 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 72/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $671K in annual revenue. 42 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Tucson Refugee Ministry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 263176515. 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.

Tucson Refugee Ministry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Tucson Refugee Ministry is located in Tucson, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 631 N 2nd Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Tucson Refugee Ministry has $671K in annual revenue. It allocates 65% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Tucson Refugee Ministry is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $671K in annual revenue. The organization has 42 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Tucson Refugee Ministry. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Tucson Refugee Ministry 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 65% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.

Program service accomplishments: tucson refugee ministry (trm) builds bridges between the church and refugees. Waiting an average of 17 years, these refugees went through a rigorous selection process first with the united nations high commission for refugees (unhcr). Once approved by the unhcr, they then had to pass strict security screenings by multiple U.S. Agencies before being placed in cities throughout the U.S. When refugees arrive in tucson, trm welcomes them with love and compassion by partnering with resettlement agencies, training volunteers from churches, and befriending the refugees. Specific accomplishments during 2019 include the following: 21 welcome partnerships with over 72 volunteers involved, 2,187 people educated and equipped through 39... Tucson Refugee Ministry is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 65% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $671K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Tucson Refugee Ministry are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Tucson Refugee Ministry is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 263176515, 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
$100K-$1M
65% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
24

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JE
Jennifer T•••••••
CEO/BOARD CHAIRMAN

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2019
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 this charity 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 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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 42 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 42 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 · 2008
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Tucson Refugee Ministry

What is Tucson Refugee Ministry?
Tucson Refugee Ministry is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Tucson, United States. Program service accomplishments: tucson refugee ministry (trm) builds bridges between the church and refugees. Waiting an average of 17 years, these refugees went through a rigorous selection process first with the united nations high commission for refugees (unhcr). Once approved by the unhcr, they then had to pass strict security screenings by multiple U.S. Agencies before being placed in cities throughout the U.S. When refugees arrive in tucson, trm welcomes them with love and compassion by partnering with resettlement agencies, training volunteers from churches, and befriending the refugees. Specific accomplishments during 2019 include the following: 21 welcome partnerships with over 72 volunteers involved, 2,187 people educated and equipped through 39 trainings, 1,524 people informed through 23 presentations, at least 789 particpants in 44 welcome events, and 300 international kids kamp campers with 120 volunteers.
When was Tucson Refugee Ministry founded?
Tucson Refugee Ministry was founded in 2008.
Who leads Tucson Refugee Ministry?
Jennifer Tompkins serves as CEO/BOARD CHAIRMAN.
Where is Tucson Refugee Ministry located?
Headquartered in Tucson, AZ, United States.
What is Tucson Refugee Ministry's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 65% of expenses go to program services.
Is Tucson Refugee Ministry trustworthy?
Tucson Refugee Ministry has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Tucson Refugee Ministry's registration number?
IRS EIN: 263176515.
What is Tucson Refugee Ministry's website?
https://www.tucsonrefugeeministry.com