Nonprofit · EIN 20-5972063
REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES OF THECAROLINAS INC
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28215
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,511,602 | $1,247,389 | $264,213 | $1,116,743 | $50,894 | $1,065,849 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,506,987 | $1,457,875 | $49,112 | $776,858 | $106,561 | $670,297 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,171,704 | $1,168,615 | $3,089 | $665,661 | $44,476 | $621,185 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,466,461
- of which government grants
- $819,731
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $783
- Net income from fundraising events
- $27,486
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $16,250
- Other revenue
- $44,358
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $173,086
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $86,250
- Other salaries and wages
- $507,149
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $727,325
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $20,000
- Accounting fees
- $51,968
- Occupancy
- $21,514
- Travel
- $11,741
- Depreciation
- $3,133
- Program services (functional)
- $1,017,592
- Management and general (functional)
- $186,055
- Fundraising (functional)
- $43,742
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $776,858
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,116,743
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $50,894
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,065,849
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $45,594
- Publicly traded securities
- $36
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $888,647
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $177,202
- Gross receipts
- $1,552,362
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 211
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNA EATON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $67,500 |
| JASON HAYES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $18,750 |
| NOAH POLLACK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| HUY VU | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| CLARE WESLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY CANTRELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NIMISHA SRIVASTAVA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALEXIS IFFERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RACHEL BERNARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEN KRAMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TOM HUNLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JASON HAYNES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $52,500 |
| LINDSAY LAPLANTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $37,066 |
| HUY VU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| VICTORIA OLSZOWY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BARRY FENWICK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EMILY CANTRELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TOM HUNLEY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CLARE WESLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NOAH POLLACK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| ALEXIS IFFERT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NIMISHA SRIVASTAVA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSAY LAPLANTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $70,000 | $4,200 |
| HUY VU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA OLSZOWY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BARRY FENWICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY CANTRELL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM HUNLEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARE WESLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NOAH POLLACK | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3925 WILLARD FARROW DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28215-3265
- In care of
- % JOE TISSUE
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ANNA EATON, 3925 WILLARD FARROW DR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28215
- Signed the 990
- ANNA EATON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (704) 458-3245
- 990-N for 2015 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Joseph Tissue, 10612-D Providence Road - PMB 489, Charlotte NC 28277. Mailing address: PO Box 220224, Charlotte NC 28222. Website: www.refugeesupportservices.org
- Return prepared by
- EASY OFFICE DBA JITASA
Mission
THE MISSION OF REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES IS TO FACILITATE PROGRAMS AND INTERCULTURAL RELATIONSHIPS THAT PROMOTE INDIVIDUAL AUTONOMY, PROMOTE SOCIAL CAPITAL, AND ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- REFUGEE ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION: RSS OPERATES A HELP CENTER CONSISTING OF FIVE CORE COMPONENTS: THE NAVIGATION AND NETWORKING PROGRAM (HELP DESK DIRECT ASSISTANCE), THE MENTORING AND SUPPORT PROGRAM (FRUITFUL FRIENDS), THE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM (LOVE & LEARN), THE FOOD & COMMUNITY INFORMATION PROGRAM (PARK & PICK MARKET), AND THE ARTISAN AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (KNIT TOGETHER GROUP). SERVICES PROVIDED ARE UNIQUE TO OUR COMMUNITY OF IMPACT AND DESIGNED TO ASSIST WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND SUPPORT AS WE WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD A MORE WELCOMING CHARLOTTE.Expenses $1,017,592 · grants $173,086
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
- 20-5972063
- 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
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,116,743
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,552,362
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,511,602 | $1,247,389 | $1,116,743 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,506,987 | $1,457,875 | $776,858 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,171,704 | $1,168,615 | $665,661 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $785,354 | $764,890 | $626,556 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Joseph Tissue Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $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 20-5972063).
Questions about REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES OF THECAROLINAS INC
- What is the EIN of REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES OF THECAROLINAS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES OF THECAROLINAS INC is 20-5972063.
- Is REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES OF THECAROLINAS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES OF THECAROLINAS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES OF THECAROLINAS INC 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 REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES OF THECAROLINAS INC 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 REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES OF THECAROLINAS INC 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 REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES OF THECAROLINAS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ANNA EATON.
- Who are the officers and directors of REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES OF THECAROLINAS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,500 (ANNA EATON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does REFUGEE SUPPORT SERVICES OF THECAROLINAS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,511,602, expenses of $1,247,389 and total assets of $1,116,743 at year end.
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