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International Council for Refugees and Immigrants Inc

EIN 27-1544492 · Omaha, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS (ICRI) DELIVERS IMMEDIATE PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO EQUIP VULNERABLE, AND UNDERSERVED REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANT'S POPULATIONS BY PROVIDING CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE CLIENT CENTERED SERVICES AND ADVOCACY.

Income
$4.6 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 57%
Employees
72
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$190,771, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (8)
  1. $437,624 spent. YOUTH SERVICES - ICRI PROVIDES EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMMING TO REFUGEE YOUTH OF AGES 7-18 IN THE OMAHA METRO AREA THROUGH AFTERSCHOOL STEM CLUBS AND ONE ON ONE PEER MENTORING, PROVIDING EXTRACURRICULAR ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT.
  2. $633,318 spent. CASE MANAGEMENT - ICRI PROVIDES CLIENT CENTERED, MULTIDIMENSIONAL, AND HOLISTIC CASE MANAGEMENT TO REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS, ASYLEES, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS IN OMAHA AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THIS PROGRAMMING INCLUDES EXTENDED CULTURAL ORIENTATION, LANGUAGE ACCESS, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE.
  3. $1.1 million spent. CAREER AND ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT - ICRI PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO AFGHAN PAROLEE NEWCOMERS IN REESTABLISHING THEIR CAREERS IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH ENGLISH TRAINING, DEGREE RECERTIFICATION, AND CAREER SPECIFIC TRAINING. ADDITIONALLY, ICRI WILL PROVIDE LOW INTEREST BUSINESS LOANS OF UP TO $15,000 TO HELP ELIGIBLE REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANTS START AND MAINTAIN THEIR SMALL BUSINESSES.
  4. $30,378 spent. MENTAL HEALTH AND PEER SUPPORT - ICRI PROVIDES MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGEMENT IN ORDER TO INCREASE CLIENT CONFIDENCE IN ACCESSING HEALTHCARE. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGEMENT, HEALTH APPOINTMENT ASSISTANCE, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT, AND HEALTH ACCESS ADVOCACY.
  5. $201,621 spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT - ICRI PROVIDES SERVICES TO REFUGEES ARE OR WERE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. ICRI OFFERS RESOURCES TO THESE INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING SAFETY PLANNING AND COUNSELING SERVICES.
  6. $108,309 spent. REFUGEE HOME OWNERSHIP - ICRI HELPS REFUGEES ACCESS SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THIS ALLOWS REFUGEES TO FOSTER A MORE STABLE HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  7. $409,425 spent. REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT - ICRI WELCOMES AROUND 300 REFUGEES EACH YEAR THROUGH ITS REFUGEE RECEPTION AND PLACEMENT PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ESSENTIAL SERVICES TO HELP REFUGEES REBUILD THEIR LIVES, INCLUDING HOUSING, ACCESS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS, EMPLOYMENT, CULTURAL ORIENTATION, AND LANGUAGE SUPPORT. DURING THE FIRST 90 DAYS, THE ORGANIZATION ENSURES REFUGEES RECEIVE MEDICAL SCREENINGS, LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, ALL TAILORED TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  8. $223,570 spent. IMMIGRATION SERVICES - ICRI IS RECOGNIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE THROUGH THE OFFICE OF LEGAL ACCESS PROGRAMS, ALLOWING THEM TO PROVIDE LOW COST IMMIGRATION SERVICES TO LOW INCOME REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS. ICRI'S SERVICES INCLUDE FILING FAMILY REUNIFICATION PETITIONS, ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS APPLICATIONS, NATURALIZATION APPLICATIONS, IMMIGRATION CONSULTATIONS, ASYLUM APPLICATIONS, AND TRAVEL DOCUMENT APPLICATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2013 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2013.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2013.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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