Center for Refugee Services
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The corporation shall carry out its general purpose by facilitating the adjustment of refugees to their new lives in the United States. The corporation will provide refugees with health and human services and with resources to assist them with access to education career training and acclimation towards a productive life in the United States.
- Income
- $553,462
- Spending
- $564,712
- Spent on programs
- 72%
- Reserves
- 7.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 86%
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 30
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1572% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (3)
- $181,661 spent. The Community Support Program provided assistance and education with online bill paying communication job applications school enrollment and family support. Additionally tangible items such as household goods help new families set up their kitchens filled 1800 backpacks prepare children for the school year and 1600 new toys to distribute to client children during the Christmas season
- $22,617 spent. The Education Support Program offers ESL classes for community integration and job performance improvement. Scholarships are awarded to all high school seniors accepted into post secondary education to begin their career training as well as continuing college or technical school tuition reimbursement for students needing assistance. Many clients are illiterate. This year we were able to provide low cost computer tablets for families to connect to internet to enhance education classwork family literacy skills and family financial budget skills.
- $200,478 spent. The Health and Wellness program provides nonperishable food items and fresh vegetables to assist with family nutrition before Food Stamps are initially approved or when Food Stamps are delayed. We provide newborn layettes pack n plays diapers for children under 4 toiletries and feminine hygiene products all of which are not covered by food stamp benefits. In cooperation with the local Medical Dental Nursing schools we are able to sponsor a weekly walk in clinic. A certified Community Health Worker is able to counsel families on health needs by providing resources on healthy living and referrals to local medical resources of chronic health issues.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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