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Refuge Enrichment Community Center Inc

EIN 47-4115925 · Middleburg, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Community services provide food, coaching services, and emergency meal boxes and holiday-specific groceries to families in need.

Income
$0
Spending
$0
Employees
0
Volunteers
1

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • 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

    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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. The Refuge Enrichment Community Center Inc provided food assistance to families and individuals experiencing food insecurity in Flagler County and surrounding communities. Monthly food distributions included essential pantry items, canned goods, and fresh produce, when available. Due to limited funding and volunteer support, we were only able to serve approximately 15 families in NC and 20 FL families in 2024, significantly fewer than projected. Purpose & Outcome: This service addressed immediate hunger needs and supported vulnerable populations including seniors, single-parent households, and the unemployed. We remain committed to expanding this outreach through future grants and community partnerships.
  2. The Center offered life coaching, personal development, and job-readiness coaching as part of its commitment to workplace empowerment and self-sufficiency. Participants received one-on-one guidance in resume building, goal setting, and basic employment readiness skills. However, due to minimal financial and staffing resources, outreach was limited to a small number of individuals in 2024. Purpose & Outcome: Despite the limited scale, this service laid the foundation for broader career development programming in the future. Participants expressed increased motivation and clarity in their career paths. Plans are underway to implement a structured Workforce Development Program in 2025.
  3. In addition to regular monthly food distributions, TRECCI conducted seasonal outreach during holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas) to provide emergency meal boxes and holiday-specific groceries to families in need. Due to financial constraints, we operated with restricted quantities and could not serve all families requesting support. Purpose & Outcome: This special initiative aimed to bring relief and comfort to struggling families during high-need times. Though our reach was modest, it made a significant difference for those we could assist. We anticipate securing additional partnerships and sponsors to expand holiday outreach next year.

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 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 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 July 2016.

    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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