2026-09-03T19:25:22-04:00 2025-12-31 WITHUM SMITH BROWN PC 424 MAIN ST SUITE 800 BUFFALO NY 14202 990 2025-01-01 161242203 Journey'S End Refugee Services Inc % THE ORGANIZATION JOUR 7168824963 2495 Main Street Suite 530 BUFFALO NY 142142135 PAMELA BOS KEFI CEO 7168824963 2026-05-15 true Mary Madonia P00405803 7168472651 2026-05-15 2025 PAMELA BOS KEFI 2495 Main Street530 BUFFALO NY 142142135 10797616 false X http://jersbuffalo.org X 1985 NY Journey's End supports the transition, integration and long-term success of refugees and immigrants, contributing to a more diverse, inclusive, and prosperous shared community. 13 13 317 125 0 0 13662799 9935233 727973 565474 41216 65836 36614 51720 14468602 10618263 2059234 262091 0 0 8575821 7840299 0 0 663281 2181661 1659224 12816716 9761614 1651886 856649 7066153 7148227 1300359 525784 5765794 6622443 X Journey's End supports the transition, integration, and long-term success of refugees and immigrants, contributing to a more diverse, inclusive, and prosperous shared community false false 2779104 216139 FEDERAL FUNDING IS USED TO PROVIDE CORE RESETTLEMENT SERVICES AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO REFUGEES AS THEY ARRIVE IN THE UNITED STATES. SUPPORT INCLUDES HOUSING, SOCIAL SERVICES, MANAGED MEDICAL REFERRALS, CULTURAL ORIENTATION, INTENSE CASE MANAGEMENT FOR CLIENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION, SCHOOL REGISTRATION, AND OTHER SERVICES AS NEEDED TO SUPPORT REFUGEES AS THEY BEGIN REBUILDING THEIR LIVES. 1472206 45702 Funds are used to help newly arrived refugees find and retain jobs in the area, for up to five years. State funding is used to provide education services for refugees, immigrants and community members free of charge. Intensive English as Additional Language classes are offered at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level. High School Equivalency classes are available for TASC test preparation. Additional funding sources are used for community education and mentoring programs. 3028789 250 The Immigration Legal Services Program (ILSP) at Journey's End Refugee Services provides pro bono legal assistance on a wide range of immigration matters before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Immigration Court. Matters include but are not limited to adjustment of status (green cards), naturalization, employment authorization, family reunification, asylum, and removal defense. Legal services offered through the ILSP include direct representation, advice and counsel, brief services, pro-se assistance, and community legal education. Services are provided across 21 counties in Upstate New York, including at primary offices in Buffalo and satellite offices in Rochester and Binghamton, New York. 620463 SERVICES PROVIDED RELATING TO INTERPRETING AND TRA 620463 7280099 true true false false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 9 0 317 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NY X THE ORGANIZATION 7168824963 2495 MAIN STREET 530 BUFFALO NY 142142135 PAMELA KEFI CEO 40.0 0.0 X 138915 0 22232 NOEL DELAROSA CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40.0 0.0 X 103734 0 9140 SCOTT ROSENHECK CFO (TO 5/14/2025) 40.0 0.0 X 43732 0 7237 AUSTIN BURGER CFO 40.0 0.0 X 18814 0 3317 RACHAEL HOMEWOOD BOARD MEMBER (TO 10/31/2025) 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BoGDANA Sokolov BOARD MEMBER (TO 2/24/2026) 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Christine Murekeyisoni NOMINATING & GOVERNANCE CHAIR 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 David Comstock BOARD MEMBER (TO 2/28/2026) 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Durgham Alyasiri BOARD MEMBER 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jeremy Wadsworth BOARD MEMBER/VICE-CHAIR 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Lee Huber BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 TONYA DAVIS BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 ARRIANNA HART BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 ELYSE FUERST BOARD MEMBER/DEVELOPMENT CHAIR 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 HEATHER HENRY RAWLINS BOARD MEMBER 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BLAKE WALSH BOARD MEMBER 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 SCOTT WARMAN BOARD MEMBER 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 DEBORAH PRATT BOARD MEMBER 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 CHRIST WHITCOMB BOARD MEMBER (7/31/2025) 5.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 305195 0 41926 2 false true false JOSEPH DISTASIO 38 SOUTHWIND TRAIL WILLAMSVILLE NY 14221 ACCOUNTING / CONSULT 129650 1 46680 7541734 2346819 9935233 CONTRACT SERVICE REVENUE 900099 565474 565474 565474 65836 65836 0 0 0 0 0 132766 132766 0 43318 46680 46587 -3269 -3269 0 0 0 0 0 0 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 54989 54989 54989 10618263 620463 62567 262091 262091 0 0 0 201461 149444 37109 14908 0 5891683 4370450 1085248 435985 0 1253766 930166 230822 92778 493389 366045 90834 36510 0 12462 12462 175682 33774 141908 0 0 0 313056 281121 27075 4860 7241 24 7217 353518 262275 65083 26160 0 0 341573 253413 62884 25276 91562 71159 17160 3243 0 0 0 0 68356 50714 12584 5058 72240 53588 13306 5346 TRANSLATING FEES 63836 63549 287 TELEPHONE & INTERNET 56338 42386 11734 2218 TRAINING 75047 58584 15884 579 FUNDRAISING 5985 5000 985 22328 18878 1579 1871 9761614 7280099 1818234 663281 1151778 3355462 49766 0 0 0 5093572 3214496 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 67200 119846 553765 409197 205099 144568 0 0 0 0 0 0 498738 313855 0 0 7066153 7148227 628647 209998 0 0 169886 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 501826 315786 1300359 525784 X 5567778 6448654 198016 173789 5765794 6622443 7066153 7148227 856649 X X false true X true true true X 5311635 6835215 10129915 13662799 9935233 45874797 341792 384603 643753 764587 620463 2755198 43318 43318 0 0 5653427 7219818 10773668 14427386 10599014 48673313 103474 99414 260344 391273 25000 879505 0 103474 99414 260344 391273 25000 879505 47793808 3275 5642 27287 65836 102040 0 3275 5642 27287 65836 102040 0 0 5653427 7223093 10779310 14454673 10664850 48775353 0.97988 0.97670 0.00209 0.00110 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 553765 409197 144568 144568 0 LEASE OBLIGATIONS 315786 315786 10664850 46587 46587 10618263 10618263 9808201 46587 46587 9761614 9761614 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 40TH ANNIV GALA 89998 46680 43318 28586 2000 16001 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 89998 46680 43318 28586 2000 16001 46587 -3269 true INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUFFALO INC 864 DELAWARE AVENUE BUFFALO NY 14209 160743052 501(C)(3) 205448 REFUGEE SUPPORT 1 Part I Description of Procedure for Monitoring Use of Funds Program directors monitor each program to internally track the amount of assistance per refugee based on the individual program requirements. Case managers review each client file at the close of every month with the finance department and program director to internally audit financial records. Program leads review client files for accuracy at the 45 day mark since arrival. The program director closes out each client file at the 90th day by reviewing the file for completion and verifying the financial documentation is complete and accurate. The national office monitors file closures and expenditures with 90 and 180 day reports. X false false false false false false false false false PAMELA KEFI CEO 135261 3654 13892 8340 161147 SCHEDULE O FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: SERVICES PROVIDED RELATING TO INTERPRETING AND TRANSLATION AS WELL AS BREWSTER STREET FARM REVENUE. EXPENSES $0. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $620,463 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER INITIALLY REVIEW THE FORM 990. AFTER THEIR REVIEW, THE ENTIRE BOARD RECEIVES A COPY OF FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: THE ORGANIZATION TRAINS ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS ON WHAT CONSTITUTES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ALL BOARD MEMBERS HAVE RECEIVED AND ARE TRAINED ON THE NEW YORK STATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARITIES BUREAU PUBLICATION "RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTORS GUIDE." CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE SIGNED ANNUALLY AT THE BOARD RETREAT, REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND MAINTAINED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OFFICERS ARE NOT COMPENSATED. SALARY RANGES FOR KEY EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18: THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 1023 AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOUCMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. TEH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS IN PLACE AND ENFORCED IN COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE NEW YORK STATE NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHARITIES BUREAU PUBLICATION "RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTORS GUIDE." FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: TEH AUDIT COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FORM THE PRIOR YEAR.