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Refugee Connections Spokane

EIN 90-0652201 · Spokane, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CONNECTIONS SPOKANE SUPPORTS AND EMPOWERS REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING SERVICES, FOSTERING COMMUNITY BONDS, AND ADVOCATING FOR REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS IN THE INLAND NORTHWEST.

Income
$786,496
Spending
$847,513
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 51%
Employees
16
Volunteers
48

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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 83% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $219,580 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: TOTAL KIDS CONNECT / REFUGEE ELDERS / WORLD REFUGEE DAY
  2. $189,254 spent. THE PRIME PROGRAM OFFERS EXTENDED CASE MANAGEMENT, SHORT TERM RESOURCE NAVIGATION SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, AND PEER SUPPORT GROUPS TO REFUGEE ADULTS AND THOSE WITH SIMILAR STATUS WHO CAME TO THE UNITED STATES IN THE PAST FIVE YEARS WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR PARTICIPATING CLIENTS. STAFF METICULOUSLY DOCUMENT PROGRESS AND OUTCOMES. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SERVED A TOTAL OF 63 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS THROUGH ALL SERVICES, MANY OF WHOM GOT NEW JOBS, APPROPRIATE HOUSING, ENROLLED IN CHILDCARE, ENROLLED IN ESL AND HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES, AND OBTAIND DRIVER'S LICENSES.
  3. $136,204 spent. THE REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT WELLNESS PROGRAM OFFERS CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE WELLNESS, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS. THE WELLNESS TEAM SUCCESSFULLY OFFERED PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, A FREE FOOD MARKET WITH FRESH PRODUCE IN ADDITION TO FOOD DELIVERIES FOR FAMILIES WITH MOBILITY OR TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS, ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING SERVICES, NATURE AND COMMUNITY OUTINGS, SPECIAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES IN THE PERINATAL PERIOD, AND YOGA. THE PROGRAM SERVED OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH THE COURSE OF THE YEAR.
  4. $126,803 spent. THE WELCOME TO SPOKANE PROGRAM OFFERS CITY RESOURCE AND RECREATION TOURS, RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS TO RECENTLY ARRIVED REFUGEES AND THOSE WITH SIMILAR STATUSES TO HELP THEM BECOME ORIENTED TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND MORE EASILY NAVIGATE DAY-TO-DAY LIFE. IN 2024, THE PROGRAM SERVED OVER 100 INDIVIDUALS WITH THESE SERVICES.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 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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