Rihla Community Services
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Rihla Community Services provided community coaching and educational services mental health support programming and assistance to refugee and immigrant community members during 2025. Its activities included workshops community outreach individualized support and resource referrals designed to improve access to educational emotional and practical support services. Through these programs the organization worked to empower community members strengthen well-being and connect individuals and families with resources responsive to their needs.
- Income
- $100,000
- Spending
- $95,057
- Reserves
- 0.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $26,273, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $21,800 spent. Youth Cultural Empowerment and Skill Development. Rihla Community Services provided youth cultural empowerment and skill development programming through workshops lessons and community-based educational activities. The program supported personal growth cultural connection and skills building for youth and other participants through structured instruction and supportive engagement. These services benefited approximately [insert number] participants by promoting confidence community involvement and educational development. Grant funds used for this program totaled approximately $21,800 including $16,400 for the Youth Cultural Empowerment Specialist $2,400 for the Skill Development Instructor and $3,000 for skill-building lessons.
- $18,500 spent. Mental Health Support Programming. Rihla Community Services provided trauma-informed mental health support programming to refugee immigrant and other underserved community members. Services included individualized support coaching emotional wellness assistance and referrals to additional mental health and social-service resources. This program was designed to improve well-being stability and access to culturally responsive support services for approximately a dozen individuals. Grant funds used for this program totaled approximately $18,500.
- $16,400 spent. Family Engagement and Community Assistance. Rihla Community Services provided family engagement and community assistance services aimed at helping individuals and families navigate educational social and community-based resources. Activities included direct outreach family support resource coordination and referrals to services responsive to the needs of refugee and immigrant communities. Through this program the organization helped approximately a dozen individuals and families access practical support and strengthen community connections. Grant funds used for this program totaled approximately $16,400
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Risewell Community Services Inc (West Babylon, NY), EIN 23-7237931. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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