Nonprofit · EIN 16-1242203
JOURNEYS END REFUGEE SERVICES
Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $10,618,263 | $9,761,614 | $856,649 | $7,148,227 | $525,784 | $6,622,443 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $14,468,602 | $12,816,716 | $1,651,886 | $7,066,153 | $1,300,359 | $5,765,794 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,799,260 | $10,392,868 | $406,392 | $5,408,533 | $1,294,625 | $4,113,908 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,935,233
- of which government grants
- $7,541,734
- Program service revenue
- $565,474
- Investment income
- $65,836
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$3,269
- Other revenue
- $51,720
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $262,091
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $201,461
- Other salaries and wages
- $5,891,683
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,840,299
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,462
- Accounting fees
- $175,682
- Occupancy
- $341,573
- Travel
- $91,562
- Depreciation
- $68,356
- Program services (functional)
- $7,280,099
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,818,234
- Fundraising (functional)
- $663,281
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,066,153
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,148,227
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $525,784
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,622,443
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $144,568
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,448,654
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $173,789
- Gross receipts
- $10,797,616
- Employees
- 317
- Volunteers
- 125
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAMELA KEFI | CEO Officer | 40 | $138,915 | $22,232 |
| NOEL DELAROSA | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $103,734 | $9,140 |
| SCOTT ROSENHECK | CFO (TO 5/14/2025) Officer | 40 | $43,732 | $7,237 |
| AUSTIN BURGER | CFO Officer | 40 | $18,814 | $3,317 |
| RACHAEL HOMEWOOD | BOARD MEMBER (TO 10/31/2025) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BoGDANA Sokolov | BOARD MEMBER (TO 2/24/2026) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Murekeyisoni | NOMINATING & GOVERNANCE CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| David Comstock | BOARD MEMBER (TO 2/28/2026) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Durgham Alyasiri | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremy Wadsworth | BOARD MEMBER/VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lee Huber | BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARRIANNA HART | BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELYSE FUERST | BOARD MEMBER/DEVELOPMENT CHAIR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER HENRY RAWLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAKE WALSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SCOTT WARMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DEBORAH PRATT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| CHRIST WHITCOMB | BOARD MEMBER (7/31/2025) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT ROSENHECK | CFO Officer | 40 | $106,856 | $27,774 |
| PAMELA KEFI | CEO Officer | 40 | $91,911 | $26,511 |
| KAREN ANDOLINA SCOTT | CEO (TO 1/20/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL HOMEWOOD | BOARD MEMBER (12/31/2024) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLENE KAUKUS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEATRICE SINGH-ARNONE | BOARD MEMBER (12/31/2024) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BOGDANA SOKOLOV | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE MUREKEYISONI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID COMSTOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DURGHAM ALYASIRI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY WADSWORTH | BOARD MEMBER/VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE HUBER | BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GAELIN CARRIG | BOARD MEMBER (1/31/2024) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARRIANNA HART | BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELYSE FUERST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER HENRY RAWLINS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE WALSH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIN SAW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN ANDOLINA SCOTT | CEO (TO 1/20/24) Officer | 40 | $108,452 | $22,001 |
| SCOTT ROSENHECK | CFO Officer | 40 | $91,787 | $9,179 |
| ASHICA AMBU | BOARD MEMBER (TO 12/31/23) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW DOHERTY | BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER (TO 12/31/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHAEL HOMEWOOD | BOARD MEMBER/VICE CHAIR (TO 12/31/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARLENE KAUKUS | BOARD MEMBER/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEATRICE SINGH-ARNONE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BOGDANA SOKOLOV | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE MUREKEYISONI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID COMSTOCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DURGHAM ALYASIRI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY WADSWORTH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE HUBER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GAELIN CARRIG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TONYA DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2495 MAIN ST STE 530, BUFFALO, NY 14214-2135
- In care of
- % THE ORGANIZATION
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- PAMELA BOS KEFI, 2495 Main Street530, BUFFALO, NY 142142135
- Signed the 990
- PAMELA BOS KEFI, CEO
- Phone
- (716) 882-4963
- Website
- http://jersbuffalo.org
- Return prepared by
- WITHUM SMITH BROWN PC
Mission
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
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $2,779,104 · grants $216,139
- 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.Expenses $1,472,206 · grants $45,702
- 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.Expenses $3,028,789 · grants $250
- SERVICES PROVIDED RELATING TO INTERPRETING AND TRArevenue $620,463
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 | 990 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
- 16-1242203
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,148,227
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,797,616
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $10,618,263 | $9,761,614 | $7,148,227 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $14,468,602 | $12,816,716 | $7,066,153 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $10,799,260 | $10,392,868 | $5,408,533 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $7,223,093 | $7,193,089 | $4,954,825 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 16-1242203).
Questions about JOURNEYS END REFUGEE SERVICES
- What is the EIN of JOURNEYS END REFUGEE SERVICES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JOURNEYS END REFUGEE SERVICES is 16-1242203.
- Is JOURNEYS END REFUGEE SERVICES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to JOURNEYS END REFUGEE SERVICES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JOURNEYS END REFUGEE SERVICES 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 JOURNEYS END REFUGEE SERVICES due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did JOURNEYS END REFUGEE SERVICES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of JOURNEYS END REFUGEE SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names PAMELA BOS KEFI.
- Who are the officers and directors of JOURNEYS END REFUGEE SERVICES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 19 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $138,915 (PAMELA KEFI, CEO).
- How much revenue does JOURNEYS END REFUGEE SERVICES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,618,263, expenses of $9,761,614 and total assets of $7,148,227 at year end.
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