Nonprofit · EIN 45-2620705
ASHAS REFUGE
Tax-exempt · MEMPHIS, TN 38125
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $372,375 | $322,583 | $49,792 | $103,009 | $12,297 | $90,712 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $376,090 | $397,136 | -$21,046 | $47,267 | $6,347 | $40,920 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $291,935 | $261,144 | $30,791 | $65,352 | $3,246 | $62,106 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $286,713 | $249,954 | $36,759 | $131,631 | $5,194 | $126,437 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $185,103
- Program service revenue
- $186,325
- Investment income
- $11
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $936
- Other revenue
- $936
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $87,710
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $46,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $91,878
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $152,545
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $749
- Occupancy
- $32,588
- Travel
- $8,113
- Program services (functional)
- $277,375
- Management and general (functional)
- $36,710
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,498
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $47,267
- Total assets, end of year
- $103,009
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,297
- Net assets, end of year
- $90,712
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $86,417
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,295
- Gross receipts
- $372,375
- Employees
- 5
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie K Jones | Founder and Board President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $46,500 |
| Deborah Eaton | VicePresident and ExecutiveDirector Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Erica Stubblefield | Treasurer and Secretary Trustee or director | 16 | $0 |
| Mary Lou Baker | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AJ Kamer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Weiner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nibimenya Nadine | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie K Jones | President-Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $42,000 |
| Deborah Eaton | Vice President Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Erica Stubblefield | Treasurer and Secretary Trustee or director | 16 | $0 |
| Mary Lou Baker | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AJ Kamer | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Jones | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $5,250 |
| Deborah Eaton | Chairman Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Erica Stubblefield | Secretary Trustee or director | 16 | $0 |
| Mary Lou Baker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AJ Kamer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Jones | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $43,833 |
| Deborah Eaton | Chairman Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Erica Stubblefield | Secretary Trustee or director | 16 | $0 |
| David Loy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Henrietta Belcher | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jenny McFarland | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Lou Baker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AJ Kamer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3284 GALLERY DR, MEMPHIS, TN 38125-8834
- In care of
- % JAMIE K JONES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 1035 Winchester, Collierville TN 38017
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jamie K Jones, 3284 Gallery Drive, Memphis, TN 38125
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Jamie Koch, 1035 Winchester, Collierville TN 38017
- Signed the 990
- JAMIE K JONES, Founder and Board President
- Phone
- (901) 292-3101
- Website
- www.ashasrefuge.org
- Return prepared by
- Bob Browder MBA CPA
Mission
Inspired by the love of Jesus, Ashas Refuge restores hope, dignity, and confidence by providing trauma-informed immigration support, education, crisis-response services, and job-skills training through apprenticeship opportunities for displaced individuals and families.
Program accomplishments
- General Refugee / Asylee Assistance, Family Services and Immigration Support: Ashas Refuge provided trauma-informed family services and immigration navigation to displaced individuals and families. Services included cultural orientation; assistance with class enrollment and referrals to English/ESL programs; connections to one-on-one tutors and mentors; conversational English groups; transportation to essential appointments; interpretation assistance; guidance navigating medical, educational, and community systems; assistance with rental housing navigation; and job search support, including employment research, job applications, coaching, and onboarding assistance. Through partnerships with several Memphis-area immigration law firms, the organization provided immigration navigation and case support related to family reunification, asylum, lawful permanent residency, and naturalization. In 2025, the organization served approximately 1,200 individuals.Expenses $275,941 · revenue $186,325
- Next Generation Youth and Young Adult Program: Ashas Refuge provided educational mentoring and support to youth and young adults working toward high school completion, college readiness, and employment. Services included assistance with enrollment in online and partner high school diploma programs, provision of supplies, technology orientation, connections to tutors and mentors, and life-skills and job-readiness guidance. The program also offered internship opportunities for college students. In 2025, the organization served approximately five individuals through its Next Generation program.Expenses $1,433 · revenue $1,100
- Apprenticeship and Job Skills Training Program: Ashas Refuge provided job-skills training and paid apprenticeship opportunities for displaced individuals pursuing employment and career pathways. Apprentices received hands-on training, mentorship, and work experience in areas such as immigration services, community outreach, administration, office and reception skills, data entry, accounting, and other vocational tracks. The program emphasized workplace readiness, life-skills development, business communication, and community service. In 2025, the organization served approximately seven apprentices through its apprenticeship program.Expenses $1
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
- 45-2620705
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $103,009
- Income (IRS master file)
- $372,375
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $372,375 | $322,583 | $103,009 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $376,090 | $397,136 | $47,267 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $291,935 | $261,144 | $65,352 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $252,731 | $347,853 | $34,178 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $286,713 | $249,954 | $131,631 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Jamie Koch | 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 45-2620705).
Questions about ASHAS REFUGE
- What is the EIN of ASHAS REFUGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASHAS REFUGE is 45-2620705.
- Is ASHAS REFUGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to ASHAS REFUGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASHAS REFUGE 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 ASHAS REFUGE 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 ASHAS REFUGE 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 ASHAS REFUGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jamie K Jones.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASHAS REFUGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,500 (Jamie K Jones, Founder and Board President).
- How much revenue does ASHAS REFUGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $372,375, expenses of $322,583 and total assets of $103,009 at year end.
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