Nonprofit · EIN 47-3515841
REFUGEE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · PROVIDENCE, RI 02907
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,421,741 | $2,225,768 | $195,973 | $1,252,472 | $194,874 | $1,057,598 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,454,577 | $2,369,604 | $84,973 | $1,047,839 | $186,214 | $861,625 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,759,685 | $1,710,575 | $49,110 | $914,498 | $137,846 | $776,652 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,416,030
- of which government grants
- $644,519
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,698
- Other revenue
- $5,707
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $393,322
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $368,650
- Other salaries and wages
- $811,627
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,374,337
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $43,782
- Occupancy
- $81,012
- Travel
- $48,105
- Depreciation
- $38,142
- Program services (functional)
- $1,581,006
- Management and general (functional)
- $641,593
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,169
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,047,839
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,252,472
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $194,874
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,057,598
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $40,731
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $757,598
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $300,000
- Gross receipts
- $2,421,741
- Employees
- 33
- Volunteers
- 148
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- RI
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMAR BAH | Founder & Co-Exec. Director Officer | 40 | $158,360 | $37,696 |
| TEDDI JALLOW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $156,904 | $15,690 |
| HAYK BALAYAN | Finance Manager Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,520 | $11,052 |
| LYNNE CROWELL | Acting Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PHANIDA PHILIVAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Kanter | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Debra Harris | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Nunes | Board Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEDDI JALLOW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $145,108 |
| OMAR BAH | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Officer | 40 | $143,020 |
| ABEL NDUNGUTSYE | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 12/24) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LYNNE CROWELL | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BETTY THOMASI | SECRETARY (THRU 12/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LISA SANCHEZ | BOARD MEMBER (THRU 09/24) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| HAVAL ELIAS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| PHANIDA PHILIVAY | BOARD MEMBER(EFF. 12/24) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| VICTORIA RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER (EFF. 12/24) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| NICOLE BUSHE | BOARD MEMBER (EFF. 12/24) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| NIGHT JEAN MUHINGABO | CHAIR (THRU 01/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OMAR BAH | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Officer | 40 | $117,290 | $20,233 |
| TEDDI JALLOW | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $129,845 | $0 |
| NIGHT JEAN MUHINGABO | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ABEL NDUNGUTSYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNNE CROWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BETTY THOMASI | BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA SANCHEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| HAVAL ELIAS | BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 747 BROAD ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02907-1601
- In care of
- % TEDDI JALLOW
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 28 Erie Street, Providence RI 02908
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- TEDDI JALLOW, 747 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Omar Bah, 28 Erie Street, Providence RI 02908
- Signed the 990
- TEDDI JALLOW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (401) 300-0544
- Website
- WWW.REFUGEEDREAMCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWNPC
Mission
REFUGEE DREAM CENTER IS A COMMON VENUE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, CULTURAL EXCHANGE, AND A HOME AWAY FROM HOME FOR REFUGEES. IT IS A PLACE FOR CARING, SELF-HELP, HEALING, PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND A VENUE FOR EMPOWERMENT, STRENGTHS CULTIVATION, AND ACCOMPANIMENT TOWARD SUCCESS.
Program accomplishments
- Refugee Dream Center (RDC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) engaged in reception, placement, and post-resettlement refugees. Our approach is based on offering direct services to receive refugees, and fill gaps in refugee resettlement, while also providing continuation of services to ensure refugee self-reliance and self-sufficiency. We offer direct services in the areas of adult education, employment, legal, case management services, youth support services, health promotion, language and access services, psychosocial support, food and hygiene products distribution, housing, and cash assistance to refugees. RDC is also a strong advocacy agency for the rights of refugees.Expenses $1,581,006 · grants $393,322
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
- 47-3515841
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P84)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,252,472
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,421,741
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,421,741 | $2,225,768 | $1,252,472 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,454,577 | $2,369,604 | $1,047,839 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,759,685 | $1,710,575 | $914,498 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,755,188 | $1,391,667 | $853,428 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Omar Bah | 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 47-3515841).
Questions about REFUGEE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of REFUGEE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of REFUGEE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC is 47-3515841.
- Is REFUGEE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to REFUGEE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does REFUGEE DEVELOPMENT CENTER 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 DEVELOPMENT CENTER 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 DEVELOPMENT CENTER 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 DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TEDDI JALLOW.
- Who are the officers and directors of REFUGEE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $158,360 (OMAR BAH, Founder & Co-Exec. Director).
- How much revenue does REFUGEE DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,421,741, expenses of $2,225,768 and total assets of $1,252,472 at year end.
Other nonprofits in PROVIDENCE
- HOPEHEALTH HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE EIN 51-0192422 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CHILDRENS FRIEND AND SERVICE EIN 05-0258819 · last filed 990 for 2025
- FAMILY SERVICE OF RHODE ISLAND INC EIN 05-0258858 · last filed 990 for 2025
- CROSSROADS RHODE ISLAND EIN 05-0259094 · last filed 990 for 2024
- GREATER PROVIDENCE YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION EIN 05-0258878 · last filed 990 for 2024
- THE COVE CENTER INC EIN 05-0419116 · last filed 990 for 2025
- RHODE ISLAND RESCUE MINISTRIES EIN 05-0503326 · last filed 990 for 2025
- JEWISH ALLIANCE OF GREATER RHODE ISLAND EIN 27-4127671 · last filed 990 for 2025
All nonprofits in PROVIDENCE · Rhode Island · Human services