Nonprofit · EIN 03-0541690
REFUGE AND HOPE INTERNATIONAL
Also known as Refuge and Hope International Inc
Tax-exempt · ALABASTER, AL 35007
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $874,545 | $498,645 | $375,900 | $622,227 | $4,079 | $618,148 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $521,271 | $540,153 | -$18,882 | $228,364 | $3,393 | $224,971 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $839,418
- Program service revenue
- $35,127
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $217,920
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $217,920
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $6,802
- Depreciation
- $11,828
- Program services (functional)
- $323,509
- Management and general (functional)
- $173,367
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,769
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $228,364
- Total assets, end of year
- $622,227
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,079
- Net assets, end of year
- $618,148
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $101,244
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $238,294
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $379,854
- Gross receipts
- $874,545
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- AL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Acker | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Shelah Acker | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Marty Felts | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shanda Lemsky | Treasurer Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Courtney McCalley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Genry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lee Surtees | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Butler | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Josephine Wills | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lori Myrick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Jane Coffing | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Trisha Manarin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sam Ratcliff | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Acker | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Shelah Acker | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Marty Felts | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shanda Lemsky | Treasurer Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Courtney McCalley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Genry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lee Surtees | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Butler | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Josephine Wills | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lori Myrick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Jane Coffing | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Trisha Manarin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gladys Wangechi | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Sam Ratcliff | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 221, ALABASTER, AL 35007-2038
- In care of
- % DANIEL ACKER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
- 895 10th Street SW, Alabaster AL 35007
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jade Acker, PO Box 221, Alabaster, AL 35007
- Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
- Jade and Shelah Acker, 895 10th Street SW, Alabaster AL 35007
- Signed the 990
- Shanda Lemsky, Treasurer
- Phone
- (205) 540-8126
- Website
- refugeandhope.org
- Return prepared by
- Daniel Saunders CPA
Mission
Refuge and Hope International seeks to mobilize efforts and resources to alleviate and eliminate suffering of people affected by conflict. To help refugees and displaced people rebuild their lives and prepare for the future.
Program accomplishments
- Refugee Learning Center-Providing education of people affected by war and conflict. English as a second language, computer, and life skills classes in Kampala, UgandaExpenses $214,555 · revenue $35,972
- EveryShelter - Goal is to provide durable refugee shelters by building a local refugee-aid eco-system while training refugees in entrepreneurial skills.Expenses $56,495 · revenue $117,941
- Family ministries-The goal is to heip people to experience healing and to exercise their God-given potential. Assistance with food, rent, and medical care is porvided as well as counseling to guide clients toward financial independence. Women's lministry focuses on ministering to refugee women affected by violence.Expenses $36,771 · revenue $9,837
- Sustainability-Provide training in proctical skills such as information technology, tailoring, hair and beauty, cooking and catering, language classes, and business training. The goal is to enable the participants to gain good employment opportunities or to build sustainable businesses on their own.Expenses $10,896
- Education and Scholarships-Programs designed to neet the different needs of students we serve. Scholarships are offered to attend primary and secondary schools and university. Practical Education Programs PEP and general education development GED are provided.Expenses $2,831 · revenue $1,983
- Other Income used to further the mission of the organization.Expenses $1,961
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 03-0541690
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $622,227
- Income (IRS master file)
- $874,545
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $874,545 | $498,645 | $622,227 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $521,271 | $540,153 | $228,364 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $521,516 | $529,890 | $202,074 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2007 Officer: Jade and Shelah Acker | December 31, 2007 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 03-0541690).
Questions about REFUGE AND HOPE INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of REFUGE AND HOPE INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REFUGE AND HOPE INTERNATIONAL is 03-0541690.
- Is REFUGE AND HOPE INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to REFUGE AND HOPE INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REFUGE AND HOPE INTERNATIONAL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of REFUGE AND HOPE INTERNATIONAL due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did REFUGE AND HOPE INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of REFUGE AND HOPE INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jade Acker.
- Who are the officers and directors of REFUGE AND HOPE INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does REFUGE AND HOPE INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $874,545, expenses of $498,645 and total assets of $622,227 at year end.
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