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For the Nations Refugee Outreach

EIN 45-2256540 · Richardson, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide general education and family services that help meet the practical needs of refugees and to share with them the gospel of Jesus Christ. We serve refugees from more than 20 countries resettled legally and permanently in the DFW area from ages 0-88 by emphasizing education, family services, and the Christian gospel message through ESL classes, literacy, tutoring, preschool, citizenship classes, Bible studies, life skills, reading programs, field trips, and seminars. We also help connect refugees to food, clothing, and health care services.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
14.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
59
Volunteers
769
Highest pay
$124,727, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 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

    9 of 15

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

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 (9)
  1. $785,165 spent. Summer Reading Program: For the Nations summer reading program served 687 elementary children in small groups of less than 10 students per group for 8 weeks June- August 2025. The summer reading program includes English language learning, reading, math, Christian Bible teaching, and other extracurricular activities such as art, taekwondo, dance, music, coding, swim lessons, and needlepoint. Daily breakfast and lunch are also provided for children in need. Additionally, 21 refugee high school and college students were employed as interns over the summer to help run the program.
  2. $472,346 spent. English Language and Literacy & GED Classes: FTN provides free, quality English & literacy classes as well as a GED class, which all include a Christian gospel message. These classes are offered twice daily (M-F) and serve 500 refugees from more than 20 countries from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Classes have excellent teachers and curriculum for English, literacy, and Bible teaching, which is noted by student progress. Student attendance is required for continued participation in the classes.
  3. $433,251 spent. Preschool: For the Nations provides free, quality preschool for refugees children ages 3-5. Preschool is offered twice daily (M-F) and serves 120 students from more than 20 countries. Classes have excellent teachers and curriculum, which includes pre-math & pre-reading skills, art, fine and gross motor skills, and Christian Bible teaching.
  4. $442,283 spent. After School Program: For the Nations also runs after school programs for elementary aged refugees Monday-Thursday, serving 160 youth. During the time after school, staff and volunteers provide help with homework,reading and math tutoring, snacks, supervised playtime, Christian Bible teaching and mentorship, and extracurricular activities such as art and taekwondo.
  5. $218,953 spent. Family Services: Family services includes extended casework for refugee families, including help with school enrollment, immigration legal services, employment services, access to healthcare, housing, and food, apartment furnishing, community involvement and connections, and other education including citizenship and life skills seminars. We also provide other outreaches and events along with community partners such as vaccine clinics, school enrollment events, dental clinics, and Christmas toy drives.
  6. $71,387 spent. Other program services: For the Nations also provides youth bible studies, mentorship, and other activities for young adults, and provides services to meet needs of specific families in our programs and classes.
  7. After School Program: For the Nations also runs after school programs for elementary aged 442283. 0. 0.
  8. Family Services: Family services includes extended casework for refugee families, including help with 218953. 34438. 1021.
  9. Other program services: For the Nations also provides youth bible studies, mentorship, and other 71387. 1377. 990.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 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 August 2025.

    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 August 2011.

    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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