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Wings of Refuge

Wings of refuge is a long-term restoration home for female adults who have survived commercial sexual exploitation and/or trafficking. We provide a safe, christ centered atmosphere of healing …

Human Services Ames, IA EIN 463640742 · IRS Reg 46-3640742 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Wings of Refuge

Wings of Refuge is a long-term safe home in Iowa that provides opportunities for healing and restoration to survivors of sex trafficking. Human Trafficking Awareness and Training events available.

Founded
Headquarters
Ames, IA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
P99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Wings of refuge is a long-term restoration home for female adults who have survived commercial sexual exploitation and/or trafficking. We provide a safe, christ centered atmosphere of healing and restoration for each participant.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE P99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wings of Refuge is a registered human services nonprofit based in Ames, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 463640742. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Wings of Refuge has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('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 93/100.

Wings of Refuge is located in Ames, IA, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Wings of Refuge has $1M in annual revenue. 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.

Wings of Refuge is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wings of Refuge. 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.

Wings of Refuge has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Wings of Refuge is a long-term safe home in Iowa that provides opportunities for healing and restoration to survivors of sex trafficking. Human Trafficking Awareness and Training events available. Wings of Refuge is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Wings of Refuge's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Wings of Refuge are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wings of Refuge is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 463640742, 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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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ER
Erin German
Interim Executive Director

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

AN
Angi B•••••
CEO
BR
Brandy Y••••
CEO
DE
Deb G•••••
BOARD MEMBER
ER
Erin G•••••
Interim Executive Director
JI
Jim B••••
TREASURER
JI
Jim H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
KA
Kay R•••
PRESIDENT
MA
Marty M•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michele N••••••••
SECRETARY
MI
Michelle N••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
PA
Paula N•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
RI
Rick B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
SA
Sarah D••
SECRETARY
SU
Susan P•••••
VICE PRESIDENT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Wings of Refuge This page 79 $1.1 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 Wings of Refuge

What is Wings of Refuge?
Wings of Refuge is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Ames, United States. Wings of Refuge is a long-term safe home in Iowa that provides opportunities for healing and restoration to survivors of sex trafficking. Human Trafficking Awareness and Training events available.
When was Wings of Refuge founded?
Wings of Refuge was founded in 2013.
Who leads Wings of Refuge?
Erin German serves as Interim Executive Director.
Where is Wings of Refuge located?
Headquartered in Ames, United States.
What is Wings of Refuge's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Wings of Refuge trustworthy?
Wings of Refuge has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Wings of Refuge's registration number?
IRS EIN: 463640742. Registration: 46-3640742 (United States).
What is Wings of Refuge's website?
http://www.wingsofrefuge.net