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Overcomers Refugee Services

EIN 46-3028243 · Concord, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND ENGAGE REFUGEES BY OFFERING SUPPORT SERVICES TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND INTEGRATION IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ADVOCACY, RESOURCE SERVICES, AND EDUCATION TO REFUGEES IN THE CONCORD, NH AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

Income
$364,492
Spending
$258,288
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
4
Volunteers
32
Highest pay
$41,192, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 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 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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, 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 (1)
  1. $220,104 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO THE REFUGEE POPULATION TO PROMOTE CULTURAL ORIENTATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO ASSIST IN THEIR TRANSITION INTO NEW AMERICANS. REFUGEES RECEIVE DETAILED IMMIGRATION AND RESETTLEMENT CURRICULUMS AND ENGAGE IN COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, CREATE OPPORTUNITIES, AND DEVELOP MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. CASE MANAGERS AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS ASSIST REFUGEES WITH ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES BY IDENTIFYING RESOURCES, MAKING REFERRALS TO PARTNER AGENCIES, HELPING FILL OUT FORMS, PROVIDING INTREPRETATION SERVICES, NAVIGATING THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS, AND ASSISTING WITH BASIC SERVICES SUCH AS SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS AND PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO YOUTH AND WOMEN GROUPS AND SERVICES TO PROMOTE PEACE AND RECONCILIATION AMONGST DIFFERENT REFUGEE GROUPS THROUGH FORMAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PEACE EDUCATION PROGRAMS. REFUGEES ALSO RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL, LANGUAGE, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES TO THE REFUGEE POPULATION TO PROMOTE CULTURAL ORIENTATION AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO ASSIST IN THEIR TRANSITION INTO NEW AMERICANS. REFUGEES RECEIVE DETAILED IMMIGRATION AND RESETTLEMENT CURRICULUMS AND ENGAGE IN COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, CREATE OPPORTUNITIES, AND DEVELOP MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. CASE MANAGERS AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS ASSIST REFUGEES WITH ACCESS TO SOCIAL SERVICES BY IDENTIFYING RESOURCES, MAKING REFERRALS TO PARTNER AGENCIES, HELPING FILL OUT FORMS, PROVIDING INTREPRETATION SERVICES, NAVIGATING THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS, AND ASSISTING WITH BASIC SERVICES SUCH AS SCHEDULING APPOINTMENTS AND PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES TO YOUTH AND WOMEN GROUPS AND SERVICES TO PROMOTE PEACE AND RECONCILIATION AMONGST DIFFERENT REFUGEE GROUPS THROUGH FORMAL CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND PEACE EDUCATION PROGRAMS. REFUGEES ALSO RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL, LANGUAGE, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE SKILLS NEEDED TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

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

  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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on April 15, 2018.

    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 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 April 2018.

    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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