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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3636863

THE REFUGEE COLLECTIVE

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78704

Financials

$1.1M$1.1M2023$1.1M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE REFUGEE COLLECTIVE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,084,680$1,119,775-$35,095$526,031$120,110$405,921
December 31, 2023990$1,126,583$1,103,140$23,443$569,091$128,075$441,016
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$841,684
of which government grants
$423,780
Program service revenue
$224,901
Investment income
$2,275
Net rental income
$3,602
Net income from fundraising events
$1,644
Net income from sales of inventory
$7,920
Other revenue
$15,820

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$53,777
Other salaries and wages
$621,036
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$731,909
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,248
Occupancy
$55,974
Travel
$1,943
Depreciation
$37,064
Program services (functional)
$986,689
Management and general (functional)
$87,868
Fundraising (functional)
$45,218

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$569,091
Total assets, end of year
$526,031
Total liabilities, end of year
$120,110
Net assets, end of year
$405,921
Land, buildings and equipment
$150,742
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$33,415
Net assets with donor restrictions
$439,336
Gross receipts
$1,099,286
Employees
31
Volunteers
90
Year formed
2009
State of legal domicile
TX

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MEG ERSKINECEO
Officer
40$53,777
DAVID NEFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE MOAKLEYVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JESSICA GRAHAMCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRITTANY FERGUSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JONNIE RETTELEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAWAD ALI MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDSAY BURNETTEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HARIS HADZISELIMOVICBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LESLIE PUCKETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SANDEEP GYAWALIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SAM BAKHSHALIANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL TIAHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MEG ERSKINECEO
Officer
40$68,907
DAVID NEFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
STEVE MOAKLEYVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JESSICA GRAHAMCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIC KAUFMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
BRITTANY FERGUSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SANDEEP GYAWALIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JONNIE RETTELEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JAWAD ALI MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LINDSAY BURNETTEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HARIS HADZISELIMOVICBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LESLIE PUCKETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 41566, AUSTIN, TX 78704-0027
In care of
% GAVIN WILSON
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
PO Box 41566, Austin TX 78704
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MEG ERSKINE, PO BOX 41566, AUSTIN, TX 78704
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Margaret Goodman, PO Box 41566, Austin TX 78704
Signed the 990
MARGARET ERSKINE, CEO
Phone
(512) 537-7312
Return prepared by
AVENSON HAMANN CPAS LLP

Mission

TO CREATE LIVELIHOOD OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFUGEES IN AUSTIN, TX, THROUGH FAIR-WAGE, DIGNIFIED WORK AT TWO SOCIAL ENTERPRISES: A SEWING STUDIO AND COMMERCIAL FARM.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE REFUGEE COLLECTIVE STUDIO IS A WOMEN-LED TEXTILE MANUFACTURER & SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WHICH CREATES DIGNIFIED, FAIR-WAGE EMPLOYMENT FOR REFUGEE WOMEN IN AUSTIN, TEXAS.
    Expenses $263,817 · revenue $122,744
  • THE REFUGEE COLLECTIVE'S 20 ACRE USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARM IN ELGIN, TX RECONNECTS REFUGEES FROM TRADITIONAL FARMING CULTURES TO LAND IN THEIR NEW COMMUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS, SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME, AND CULTURALLY DESIRED FOOD ACCESS.
    Expenses $722,872 · revenue $113,679

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-3636863
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
2008
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P84)
Assets (IRS master file)
$526,031
Income (IRS master file)
$1,099,286

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$1,126,583$1,103,140$569,091IRS
990December 2022$1,242,863$1,144,458$606,512IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Margaret Goodman
December 31, 2011≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about THE REFUGEE COLLECTIVE

What is the EIN of THE REFUGEE COLLECTIVE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE REFUGEE COLLECTIVE is 26-3636863.
Is THE REFUGEE COLLECTIVE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
Are donations to THE REFUGEE COLLECTIVE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE REFUGEE COLLECTIVE 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 THE REFUGEE COLLECTIVE 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 THE REFUGEE COLLECTIVE 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 THE REFUGEE COLLECTIVE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MEG ERSKINE.
Who are the officers and directors of THE REFUGEE COLLECTIVE?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $53,777 (MEG ERSKINE, CEO).
How much revenue does THE REFUGEE COLLECTIVE have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,084,680, expenses of $1,119,775 and total assets of $526,031 at year end.

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