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Refuge City

EIN 45-2632172 · Richardson, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

REFUGE CITY PROVIDES SAFE PLACES FOR CHILDREN IN DALLAS / FT. WORTH (DFW) WHO HAVE BEEN SEX TRAFFICKED OR SEXUALLY EXPLOITED TO ACHIEVE RESTORATION, EDUCATION, AND REINTEGRATION IN A FAMILY-FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST. REFUGE CITY OPERATES THREE (3) PROGRAMS THAT HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PUT THEIR LIVES BACK TOGETHER AFTER SEX TRAFFICKING.

Income
$416,586
Spending
$352,936
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
4
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$113,750, ceo, board m

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    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

    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 (3)
  1. $84,794 spent. RESTORATIVE CARE PROGRAM FOR MINORS 11-17 YEARS OLD AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. EACH PROGRAM INCLUDES FREE TRAUMA-INFORMED COUNSELING, THERAPEUTIC ART, EQUIPPING CLASSES FOR PARENTS, FAMILY STYLE MEALS, AND BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP.
  2. $77,595 spent. RESTORATIVE CARE PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS 17-24 YEARS OLD. EACH PROGRAM INCLUDES FREE TRAUMA-INFORMED COUNSELING, THERAPEUTIC ART, FAMILY STYLE MEALS, AND BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP.
  3. $90,157 spent. GED SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS 16-24 YEARS OLD. SCHOOL INCLUDES FREE INSTRUCTION, BOOKS, AND TESTING; FAMILY STYLE MEALS; BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP; AND A GRADUATION CEREMONY AND PARTY. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF REFUGE CITYS RESTORATIVE CARE PROGRAMS LISTED ABOVE.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 August 2011.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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