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Nonprofit · EIN 45-5067244

ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK

Tax-exempt · TUCSON, AZ 85716

Financials

$195K$251K2023$246K$258K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$245,962$257,543-$11,581$110,452$71,517$38,935
December 31, 2023990-EZ$195,173$250,542-$55,369$123,381$71,517$51,864
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$245,962
of which government grants
$62,433
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$182,821
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$182,821
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$20,400
Travel
$1,564
Program services (functional)
$257,543

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$122,034
Total assets, end of year
$110,452
Total liabilities, end of year
$71,517
Net assets, end of year
$38,935
Land, buildings and equipment
$10,181
Net assets without donor restrictions
$38,935
Gross receipts
$245,962
Employees
4
Volunteers
596
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
AZ

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
Barbara EiswerthExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$80,000
Amelia NatoliGrants and Development
Key employee
40$48,602
Cathy LowingProgram manager
Key employee
40$33,775
Jason DevincentisOperations Director
Key employee
40$6,440
Cristina EarlyChair
Officer
30$0
Simba RusitaVice Chair
Officer
4$0
Laura Porfirioofficer
Officer
2$0
Devon Sannerofficer
Officer
3$0
Mark HannaOfficer
Officer
3$0
Dimitria ClaytonOfficer
Officer
3$0
Cristina EarlySecretary
Officer
3$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Barbara EiswerthExecutive Director40$80,000–
Amelia NatoliGrants and Development40$41,314$0
Cathy LowingProgram manager40$25,553$0
Cristina EarlyChair30$0$9
Simba RusitaVice Chair4$0$0
Cristina EarlySecretary3$0$0
Gretchen Crossleyofficers2$0–
Devon Sannerofficer3$0–
Mark HannaOfficer3$0–

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3736 E 2ND ST, TUCSON, AZ 85716-0008
In care of
% BARBARA EISWERTH
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Dr Barbara Eiswerth, 3736 East 2 Street, Tucson, AZ 85716
Signed the 990
Barbara Eiswerth, Executive Director
Phone
(520) 440-0100

Mission

Iskashitaa Refugee Network creates opportunities to integrate UN refugees into the Southern Arizona community while educating the public and strengthening the local food system, reducing local food waste, and increasing food security. With the help of hundreds of community volunteers and refugees. We have the only year-round gleaning program for backyards. Through our Harvesting Division, we Identify, glean, and redistribute more than 50-75 tons of produce annually This helps a diverse range of under-served families across southern Arizona meet their nutritional needs. Our Culinary Division offers food preservation workshops and food demonstrations featuring an eclectic mix of refugee community groups and cultural tastes. Participants learn international food preservation techniques and gain new understanding of the multi-ethnic significance of food. With twice weekly harvests, edible tree tours, workshops, and presentations to choose from.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Our Harvest and Gleaning program operate year-round, with a total of 262 harvests from 240 locations in 2024. 61,000 pounds of food were gleaned and redistributed to UN resettled refugees and other food-insecure populations throughout Southern and Eastern Arizona. Most of the gleaned fruit was from 277 backyard trees, with other locations including schools, orchards, greenhouses, and heritage farms. A total of 235 volunteers expended 2340 volunteer hours in harvesting efforts. The harvesting program has several components including edible tree identification urban tree stewardship, and environmental sustainability practices like composting. An estimated 5-10% of gleaned and rescued food is culled and composted in an on-site composting facility. This is used as an educational opportunity, and compost is distributed to refugees for gardening. Funders: USDA and individual donations
    Expenses $140,000
  • The Refugee Garden Art Program (RGAP) is a weekly gardening, art, and music program for both refugee and nonrefugee volunteers. RGAP supports refugee integration by facilitating social connections, building an environment of trust and safety, and fostering cross-cultural exchange A total of 4197 volunteer hours were expended at RGAP by 361 volunteers, including 187 individual refugees. Funders: Peter and Pat Hirschman Foundation
    Expenses $70,000
  • Redistribution In addition to the local harvests, we received 22000 lbs of rescued and donated food through partner agencies and individual donors. An extensive partner network allowed us to redistribute and transport food to over 40,000 individuals in 5 counties in Arizona. The 50 partner agencies/recipients included schools, tribal nations, other refugee-serving organizations, and organizations who serve seniors, veterans, homeless, and other food-insecure populations. CFSAZ
    Expenses $47,543

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-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
45-5067244
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$110,452
Income (IRS master file)
$245,962

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$245,962$257,543$110,452IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$195,173$250,542$123,381XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––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 45-5067244).

Questions about ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK

What is the EIN of ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK is 45-5067244.
Is ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK 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 ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK 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 ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK 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 ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Dr Barbara Eiswerth.
Who are the officers and directors of ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $80,000 (Barbara Eiswerth, Executive Director).
How much revenue does ISKASHITAA REFUGEE NETWORK have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $245,962, expenses of $257,543 and total assets of $110,452 at year end.

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