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African Refuge Inc

EIN 01-0873188 · Staten Island, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceFair51 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AFRICAN REFUGE IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION WHICH AIMS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MARGINALIZED YOUTH, FAMILIES, SENIOR CITIZENS, IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES.

Income
$376,117
Spending
$239,319
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 65%
Employees
13
Highest pay
$41,205, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 93% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $220,836 spent. AFTER-SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAM (SONYC MIDDLE SCHOOL) IS A SAFE SPACE FOR YOUTH TO ENGAGE WITH FRIENDS. SERVICES INCLUDE TUTORING, SPORTS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE WITH HOMEWORK, MENTORING, PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT AND ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECTS. THE MISSION OF THE YOUTH AND FAMILY PROGRAM IS TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS AND NON-IMMIGRANT YOUTH AND FAMILIES SO THAT THEY CAN POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO THE SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIETY. OUR PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY EMBODIES COLLABORATING WITH EXISTING YOUTH AND FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY BUILDING AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT.
  2. $1,682 spent. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE: HEALTH PROGRAM - FOCUSES ON HEALTH, EDUCATION AND NUTRITION INCLUDING HOLIDAY BASKETS AND WEEKLY FOOD PANTRY WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS - PROVIDE SUPPORT TO WOMEN OF ALL AGES TO START, MAINTAIN AND EXPAND SMALL BUSINESSES. YOUTH ADULT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - PROVIDES SERVICES FOR PERSONS AGED 16-24 WHO ARE NOT IN SCHOOL AND NOT WORKING. OUTCOME IS EMPLOYMENT, MILITARY, WORK OPPORTUNITY OR TRAINING DROP IN CENTER - RESOURCE FOR REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES HEALTH PROGRAM - HEALTH, EDUCATION AND NUTRITION INCLUDING HOLIDAY BASKETS AND WEEKLY FOOD PANTRY OTHER SMALLER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: OPPORTUNITY YOUTH AND OPPORTUNITY YOUTH AFTERCARE BLACK LIVES MATTER HOMEWORK HELP (K-5) CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) SI POLICE & COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (INCLUDING GRIEF WORKSHOP, LEADER EDUCATION, HOTLINE AND CRISIS INTERVENTION) SUMMER YOUTH INTERNSHIP PARK MAINTENANCE OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE: HEALTH PROGRAM - FOCUSES ON HEALTH, EDUCATION AND NUTRITION INCLUDING HOLIDAY BASKETS AND WEEKLY FOOD PANTRY WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS - PROVIDE SUPPORT TO WOMEN OF ALL AGES TO START, MAINTAIN AND EXPAND SMALL BUSINESSES. YOUTH ADULT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM - PROVIDES SERVICES FOR PERSONS AGED 16-24 WHO ARE NOT IN SCHOOL AND NOT WORKING. OUTCOME IS EMPLOYMENT, MILITARY, WORK OPPORTUNITY OR TRAINING DROP IN CENTER - RESOURCE FOR REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES HEALTH PROGRAM - HEALTH, EDUCATION AND NUTRITION INCLUDING HOLIDAY BASKETS AND WEEKLY FOOD PANTRY OTHER SMALLER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: OPPORTUNITY YOUTH AND OPPORTUNITY YOUTH AFTERCARE BLACK LIVES MATTER HOMEWORK HELP (K-5) CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) SI POLICE & COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM (INCLUDING GRIEF WORKSHOP, LEADER EDUCATION, HOTLINE AND CRISIS INTERVENTION) SUMMER YOUTH INTERNSHIP PARK MAINTENANCE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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