Refugee Womens Alliance
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ReWA is a non-profit, multi-ethnic organization that promotes inclusion, independence, personal leadership, and strong communities by providing refugee and immigrant women and their families with culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
- Income
- $17.3 million
- Spending
- $17.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 3.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 74%
- Employees
- 238
- Volunteers
- 289
- Highest pay
- $215,363, executive dir.
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
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 41% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (6)
- $5.4 million spent. Family Empowerment: Comprehensive case management support to help families achieve self-sufficiency, including interpretation and advocacy services, information and referrals to access resources; and workshops on health & nutrition and financial literacy. 500 clients enrolled in employment services; 523 students successfully completed English as a Second Language Classes. 1,276 clients served through our immigration program.
- $4.6 million spent. Early Learning Centers: ReWA offers free and low-cost bilingual and bi-cultural childcare and preschool for children ages 0-5, featuring the "Soy Bilingue and HighScope" curricula. Our Early Learning Centers provide culturally relevant, home-cooked meals and supportive services through bilingual and bi-cultural family advocates. We operate three centers in Seattle: Beacon Hill, South Seattle(MLK/Rainier Valley), and Lake City serving 217 families and students.
- $1.5 million spent. Domestic Violence: ReWA's award winning Domestic Violence ("DV") program enhances the safety and well-being of refugee and immigrant women by raising awareness about DV, sexual assault, and human trafficking, and by providing comprehensive support services in 17 languages. Our services include assistance with protection orders, safety planning, and accessing shelters; guidance in navigating the legal system; family law services such as separation and divorce; support groups for those affected or at risk of violence; community education and outreach; training for service providers and law enforcement; mental health counseling and consultation; referrals to community resources; and an after-hours helpline offering crisis support in seven languages. In 2024, we provided 705 individuals with support and legal services.
- $1.3 million spent. Housing and homeless prevention: ReWAs Case Managers provide comprehensive housing assistance by helping clients find budget-friendly housing for stability, assisting with moves, and connecting them with donated furniture and household essentials. Additionally, ReWA offers emergency rent and utility assistance for eligible refugees and immigrants, providing one-time contributions to keep families safe and warm while they secure employment or find more affordable housing. 705 families were housed in 2024.
- $1.2 million spent. Center for Social and Emotional Wellbeing: Many refugees and immigrants suffer from stress, depression, and anxiety associated with displacement that often remains untreated for long periods of time. As new arrivals, our clients also must contend with the often overwhelming effects of acculturation and other stressors as they rebuild their lives in a new country. ReWA is a licensed community mental health provider, offering mental health counseling for individuals and families, medication management, and support groups, all delivered in clients first languages with culturally responsive support. In 2024, the program served 160 clients ages 14 to 75.
- $783,723 spent. Youth Program offered after school STEAM curriculum and tutoringfor 3rd-8th grade students and a post-secondary success program to help youth ages16-24 who are interested in going to college or vocational schools. ReWA Youthprograms served 217 families and students in 2024. ReWA host events and participates in community forums to: educate the community on issues that are important to our clients; defend and safeguard client rights; and have client views and wishes considered when decisions are being made about their lives.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1993.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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