Nonprofit · EIN 45-2632172
REFUGE CITY
Tax-exempt · RICHARDSON, TX 75080
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $416,586 | $352,936 | $63,650 | $169,154 | $3,239 | $165,915 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $324,235 | $280,309 | $43,926 | $106,509 | $4,244 | $102,265 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $427,685
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,092
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$12,191
- Other revenue
- -$12,191
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $113,750
- Other salaries and wages
- $78,322
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $197,733
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,668
- Occupancy
- $46,813
- Travel
- $10,144
- Program services (functional)
- $252,546
- Management and general (functional)
- $85,666
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,724
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $106,509
- Total assets, end of year
- $169,154
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,239
- Net assets, end of year
- $165,915
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $33,071
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $111,696
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $54,219
- Gross receipts
- $428,777
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2011
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONNA CROSS JD | CEO, BOARD M Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $113,750 |
| DAWN WAYE CPM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BO DAVIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA HINCKSON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK OPPEL JD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONNA CROSS | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $113,750 |
| BO DAVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA HINCKSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK OPPEL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 525 W ARAPAHO RD STE 10, RICHARDSON, TX 75080-4376
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- PO Box 802948, Dallas TX 75380
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RONNA CROSS JD, PO BOX 832631, RICHARDSON, TX 75080
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Barbara Rodriguez, 1708 Richland Drive, Richardson TX 75081
- Signed the 990
- RONNA CROSS JD, CEO, BOARD MEMBER
- Website
- www.refuge-city.org
- Return prepared by
- CHURCHBIZ TAX SERVICES
Mission
REFUGE CITY PROVIDES SAFE PLACES FOR CHILDREN IN DALLAS / FT. WORTH (DFW) WHO HAVE BEEN SEX TRAFFICKED OR SEXUALLY EXPLOITED TO ACHIEVE RESTORATION, EDUCATION, AND REINTEGRATION IN A FAMILY-FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE LOVE OF JESUS CHRIST. REFUGE CITY OPERATES THREE (3) PROGRAMS THAT HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PUT THEIR LIVES BACK TOGETHER AFTER SEX TRAFFICKING.
Program accomplishments
- RESTORATIVE CARE PROGRAM FOR MINORS 11-17 YEARS OLD AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. EACH PROGRAM INCLUDES FREE TRAUMA-INFORMED COUNSELING, THERAPEUTIC ART, EQUIPPING CLASSES FOR PARENTS, FAMILY STYLE MEALS, AND BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP.Expenses $84,794
- RESTORATIVE CARE PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS 17-24 YEARS OLD. EACH PROGRAM INCLUDES FREE TRAUMA-INFORMED COUNSELING, THERAPEUTIC ART, FAMILY STYLE MEALS, AND BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP.Expenses $77,595
- GED SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS 16-24 YEARS OLD. SCHOOL INCLUDES FREE INSTRUCTION, BOOKS, AND TESTING; FAMILY STYLE MEALS; BIBLICAL DISCIPLESHIP; AND A GRADUATION CEREMONY AND PARTY. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN ONE OF REFUGE CITYS RESTORATIVE CARE PROGRAMS LISTED ABOVE.Expenses $90,157
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
- 45-2632172
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $169,154
- Income (IRS master file)
- $428,777
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $324,235 | $280,309 | $106,509 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $217,250 | $251,694 | $59,047 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Barbara Rodriguez | 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 REFUGE CITY
- What is the EIN of REFUGE CITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REFUGE CITY is 45-2632172.
- Is REFUGE CITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to REFUGE CITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REFUGE CITY 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 CITY 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 CITY 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 CITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RONNA CROSS JD.
- Who are the officers and directors of REFUGE CITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,750 (RONNA CROSS JD, CEO, BOARD M).
- How much revenue does REFUGE CITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $416,586, expenses of $352,936 and total assets of $169,154 at year end.
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